EU to assess Bangladesh’s proposal for FTA
26 May 2026, 00:00 AM
The European Union is set to begin an internal assessment of Bangladesh’s proposal for a free trade agreement (FTA) with the bloc, nearly a year after the proposal was first placed.
26 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Over 95% of apparel factories pay April salaries
26 May 2026, 00:00 AM
More than 95 percent of factories across garment and textile associations paid April salaries ahead of Eid-ul-Azha as of yesterday evening, according to Industrial Police (IP) data.
26 May 2026, 00:00 AM
High duties on solar parts slow green transition
25 May 2026, 00:00 AM
The government should reduce import duties on solar equipment in the upcoming budget for fiscal year 2026-27 to encourage wider adoption of renewable energy and help exporters meet international compliance requirements, said Vidiya Amrit Khan, vice-president of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA).
25 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Dhaka Airport: Cargo exports hit as 3 of 4 scanners out of order
18 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Exports through Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) have been severely disrupted as three of the four Explosive Detection System (EDS) scanners remain non-functional.
18 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh should move up the global value chain: ADB
7 May 2026, 00:00 AM
The study on GVCs, growth, and inequality was released yesterday
7 May 2026, 00:00 AM
BGMEA offers to help US define cotton use rules
7 May 2026, 00:00 AM
The offer was made as US officials are yet to clarify how the facilities will work in practice
7 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Apparel makers to seek clarity on US cotton tariff deal
5 May 2026, 00:00 AM
USTR officials arrive for talks on reciprocal tariff deal implementation and ongoing investigations into overcapacity and forced labour issues
5 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Exports snap 8-month decline with 33% surge in April
4 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Shipments reach $4b with all top 20 export markets posting positive YoY growth
4 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Iran war could raise Bangladesh’s trade costs
Shipping disruptions, cargo rerouting, and rising freight and insurance costs are set to increase business expenses
4 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Exports drop for 7th straight month on garment slump
Bangladesh’s merchandise exports fell for the seventh consecutive month in February, declining 12.03 percent year-on-year (YoY) to $3.49 billion, driven primarily by weakening garment shipments.
3 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Protracted war can weaken Bangladesh’s economy
The US-Iran war is poised to increase the prices of imported petroleum products, LNG and disrupt the supply chain of industrial raw materials.
1 March 2026, 02:40 AM
Bangladesh’s RMG market share in EU rises to 21.57%
The market share of Bangladesh in the European Union’s (EU) apparel market increased to 21.57 percent in 2025 from 20.78 percent in 2024 thanks to the rising demand for locally made apparel items in the EU.
1 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh’s RMG market share in EU rises to 21.57%
Bangladesh shipped apparels worth 19.41 billion euros in 2025 to the EU
28 February 2026, 21:07 PM
LDC Graduation: UN CDP discusses Bangladesh’s deferment plea
The United Nations Committee for Development Policy (UN CDP) has discussed Bangladesh’s request to defer its graduation from the least developed country (LDC) category by three years during its latest plenary session.
28 February 2026, 02:13 AM
UN panel sets up process to assess Bangladesh’s request to delay LDC graduation
The panel discussed Bangladesh’s application at its 28th plenary session today at the UN Headquarters in New York
27 February 2026, 23:32 PM
Bangladesh’s share in US apparel market rises to 10.53%
Bangladesh expanded its footprint in the United States apparel market to 10.53 percent in 2025, up from 9.26 percent a year earlier, as American buyers shifted orders away from China, according to official data.
26 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Who is the new governor of Bangladesh Bank?
The government yesterday appointed Md Mostaqur Rahman, a garment entrepreneur, as the governor of Bangladesh Bank for four years, replacing Ahsan H Mansur.
26 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Who is the new governor of Bangladesh Bank?
The garment entrepreneur by profession will hold the post for the next four years
25 February 2026, 20:37 PM
Bangladesh’s share in US apparel market rises to 10.53%
Bangladesh shipped apparel worth $8.20 billion out of the $77.88 billion imported by the US last year
25 February 2026, 19:18 PM
Commerce ministry calls meeting on US tariff deal
The commerce ministry has convened a stakeholder consultation for tomorrow, bringing together economists, trade analysts, business leaders and senior officials from across the government to assess its reciprocal trade deal with the United States and determine the next steps.
24 February 2026, 00:00 AM
UN panel begins talks today on LDC deferral
Bangladesh’s plea for deferment of graduation from the group of Least Developed Countries (LDC) category is likely to be discussed at the five-day meeting of the UN Committee for Development Policy (CDP) beginning in New York today.
23 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Govt to hold talks with USTR over fate of trade deal
The government will hold talks with the United States Trade Representative (USTR) this week to determine whether the recently signed bilateral trade deal remains valid after America’s Supreme Court struck down a large swathe of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Friday.
23 February 2026, 00:00 AM
LDC graduation: UN panel set to evaluate Dhaka’s deferment plea
The Enhanced Monitoring Mechanism (EMM), a body of the UN Committee for Development Policy (UN CDP), will begin an evaluation process following Bangladesh’s request to defer its graduation from the group of Least Developed Countries (LDCs) to developing nation status.
22 February 2026, 05:55 AM
US tariff turmoil: Uncertainty looms over Dhaka’s trade prospects
If the 15 percent rate replaces the 19 percent reciprocal tariff finalised for Bangladesh under the trade deal, Bangladesh’s effective tariff for exports to the US would stand at 31.5 percent.
22 February 2026, 02:53 AM
Bangladesh to review US trade deal after Supreme Court ruling
Following the court’s decision, the US President announced a 10 percent additional tariff on all countries
21 February 2026, 14:41 PM
New govt to seek 3-year LDC deferment
The new government formed by BNP will seek to defer Bangladesh’s graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category to developing-nation status by at least three years, Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir said yesterday.
18 February 2026, 03:38 AM
India’s US tariff parity: Real threat or overblown fear for Bangladesh?
When Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced on February 12 that India would receive the same concessional duty access on garment exports to the US as Bangladesh, alarm bells rang across Dhaka’s garment districts.
17 February 2026, 00:00 AM
US trade deal overshadows Bangladesh’s economic freedom
The reciprocal trade deal signed by the interim government with the United States has raised questions regarding the economic sovereignty of Bangladesh, especially in decisions on trade, energy and security.
17 February 2026, 00:00 AM