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
Blockade could dent supply chain, economy
The economy, which is already reeling under the pressure owing to persisting volatility in the foreign exchange market and higher inflation, is set to face another major setback as the nationwide blockade could disrupt the smooth operation of the entire supply chain.
31 October 2023, 01:56 AM
WTO extension could yield multiple perks beyond 2026: experts
The World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) decision to continue LDC-linked trade benefits for graduating least-developed countries will not only help Bangladesh avoid potential export losses for several years beyond 2026 but also allow it to attract much-needed investments, experts said.
31 October 2023, 01:56 AM
Garment makers owe spinners more than $376m
In a letter to Bangladesh Bank and the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI), the Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA) yesterday said garment exporters owe more than $376 million to its members.
29 October 2023, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh to question India's countervailing duty on jute
Bangladesh is going to defend its position and question India’s logic in imposing countervailing duty (CVD) on jute and jute goods from Bangladesh to India, said Senior Commerce Secretary Tapan Kanti Ghosh yesterday.
28 October 2023, 18:01 PM
Bangladesh to question India’s countervailing duty on jute
Bangladesh is going to defend its position and question India’s logic in imposing countervailing duty (CVD) on jute and jute goods from Bangladesh to India, said Senior Commerce Secretary Tapan Kanti Ghosh yesterday.
28 October 2023, 18:00 PM
Gas shortage taking toll on textile millers
Primary textile millers want adequate gas supply in their factories as nearly 40 percent of their production capacity is currently unutilised due to low pressure of gas, the price of which increased by nearly 100 percent in February this year.
28 October 2023, 18:00 PM
Egg imports held up for paperwork
The import of eggs has been held up because of the delay in getting the negative avian influenza certification from a competent authority.
24 October 2023, 18:00 PM
LDC graduation: Bangladesh to get duty benefits beyond 2026
Bangladesh is set to enjoy duty-free market access beyond its graduation from the least-developed country bracket in November 2026 after the World Trade Organisation yesterday decided to extend support measures for graduating countries.
23 October 2023, 18:00 PM
Small garment units in a tight spot
Small and medium-sized garment factories in Bangladesh are finding it increasingly difficult to keep their heads above water amid the rising cost of production and a fall in work orders from international clothing retailers and brands.
23 October 2023, 18:00 PM
Spinners left in the lurch
Many garment makers in Bangladesh are not honouring their primary contracts for buying yarn from local spinners as work orders from abroad have decreased amid volatility in the global economy.
22 October 2023, 18:00 PM
Nations should liberalise trade: ICC chair
Countries, including Bangladesh, should open up and liberalise their economies as it has been proven with sufficient data that countries which have done so have grown economically.
18 October 2023, 17:39 PM
Export to Russia rebounds on alternative measures
It was thought that the shipment of garment items to Russia would come to a standstill because of the outbreak of the war with neighbouring Ukraine since February 24 in 2022.
16 October 2023, 17:52 PM
Exporters unable to fully benefit from taka devaluation
Exporters in Bangladesh are unable to take the full benefit of the devaluation of the taka against the US dollar amid ongoing inflationary pressure and rising production costs, according to industry people.
9 October 2023, 02:00 AM
Third terminal to open new horizon for overseas trade
The third terminal at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) will open a new horizon in handling and air shipment of goods as the new facility is expected to improve the capacity of the cargo village.
7 October 2023, 19:32 PM
No cheer from export and remittance
The strain on dollar stockpile intensified last month after remittance inflows crashed to a 41-month low and export receipts missed target.
1 October 2023, 18:00 PM
Export earnings up over 10% in September
It hit $4.31 billion in September
1 October 2023, 13:10 PM
Latin America turning into major export market
Latin America is turning into a major export destination for Bangladesh riding on higher apparel shipments at competitive prices as part of the country’s efforts to diversify.
1 October 2023, 04:27 AM
A sudden surge in orders to test RMG, textile sectors’ capacity
Bangladesh might be the second-largest apparel supplier in the world, but its current installed capacity will not be adequate to meet demand if orders surge significantly as buyers shift away from countries such as China and Vietnam.
14 September 2023, 00:00 AM
Cotton waste the new cash cow
Cotton waste is turning into a new cash cow for Bangladesh as it is increasingly being sold abroad although local garment exporters are in favour of retaining and recycling it.
11 September 2023, 00:00 AM
Apparel shipment to US plunges 20% in Jan-Jul
Bangladesh’s apparel shipments to the US declined 19.82 percent year-on-year in the January-July period this year in spite of a gradual improvement in retail sales.
8 September 2023, 00:00 AM