US cotton plan considers Bangladesh a key market
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Bangladesh is expected to play a significant role in a new US initiative aimed at boosting American cotton exports, as the Trump administration links potential tariff benefits for Bangladeshi apparel exports to the use of US cotton and textile inputs.
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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
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
Garment makers reducing reliance on imported fabrics
The import of woven fabrics declined by 25.97 percent in the first seven months of this calendar year, compared to the same period last year, as garment makers have brought down their reliance on imported products because of an increase in local production.
7 September 2023, 00:00 AM
Govt may sign MoU with Russia on food import
Bangladesh may sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Russia soon to import some food items as those were offered at competitive prices, said Senior Commerce Secretary Tapan Kanti Ghosh yesterday.
6 September 2023, 18:00 PM
Exports rise slightly in August
Earnings from merchandise shipments in August increased slightly by 3.80 percent to $4.78 billion, mainly riding on apparel exports as all the other major sectors staged a poor performance last month.
4 September 2023, 18:00 PM
Yarn prices go up on rising RMG orders for spring
Yarn prices have been increasing in the domestic market over the last two weeks as demand from garment exporters is rising amid a hike in work orders from international clothing retailers and brands thanks to easing inflation in the West.
4 September 2023, 00:24 AM
A boon to business and economy
A massive transformation is set to occur in the transportation of goods and passengers with the opening of the country's first elevated expressway in Dhaka. Economists and businesses have said that this mega-infrastructure project will significantly reduce both the time and cost of doing business.
1 September 2023, 18:00 PM
Apparel’s duty benefit in Canada to remain intact
Bangladesh’s garment exports to Canada may continue to enjoy duty-free trade benefits after the graduation of the country to a developing nation, said a top businessman.
27 August 2023, 23:00 PM
New GSP of UK: Bangladesh’s RMG export prospects brighten
Bangladesh’s garment export to the United Kingdom (UK) is expected to rise significantly as the British government will continue to offer duty-free benefits to developing nations even after they graduate from the least developed country (LDC) status.
27 August 2023, 00:00 AM
BRICS membership: Experts don’t see immediate benefits
Trade economists are being cautiously optimistic about the immediate benefits if Bangladesh is given membership of the BRICS bloc, which is a five-nation alliance comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
24 August 2023, 00:00 AM
Apparel behemoths expanding into new sectors
Textile and garment behemoths in Bangladesh have started ploughing their surplus wealth into new sectors in order to tap the potential in an economy that is growing at a healthy clip and consumers’ purchasing power is rising.
22 August 2023, 00:00 AM
Bangladeshi jute, jute goods may face fresh Indian blow
Jute and jute goods exporters could come under more pressure in India as New Delhi plans to impose countervailing duty (CVD) on their shipment, at a time when they are already facing an anti-dumping duty (ADD) in the market.
21 August 2023, 00:00 AM
Investment dries up in dyeing sector as gas shortage lingers
Investment has dried up in Bangladesh’s dyeing sector, a vital cog in the textile and apparel supply chain, owing to the dragging gas shortage despite higher demand for fabrics from local garment exporters, industry people say.
20 August 2023, 00:00 AM
Christmas apparel shipment to be dull
Local garment exporters do not expect any substantial increase in shipments to the Western world centring upcoming Christmas sales because of high inflation and for old stocks remaining unsold in retail stores in the American and European markets, exporters said.
17 August 2023, 00:00 AM
Businesses for deferred implementation
Businesses have sought more time for the rationalisation of Bangladesh’s maiden tariff policy, reasoning that many industries still need more state protection to be ready to compete with their international peers.
15 August 2023, 18:00 PM
Govt frames maiden tariff policy
Bangladesh has formulated its maiden tariff policy to improve the competitiveness of local companies in the international market as they brace for an increased competition after the country becomes a developing nation in 2026.
15 August 2023, 00:00 AM
Digital fabrics development aiding exports
Bureau 555, a joint venture between two entrepreneurs of Bangladesh and the United Kingdom, has been facilitating garment exports through the country’s first digital fabrics development facility in Gulshan, Dhaka.
13 August 2023, 18:00 PM
Labour Rights: US trade body expresses concern
American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA), a US-based platform of apparel and footwear traders, expressed deep concern over the recent situation regarding labour rights in Bangladesh.
10 August 2023, 18:00 PM
India may guarantee supply of 7 essentials
Bangladesh is hopeful of an Indian guarantee of a quota ensuring the year-round import of seven essential commodities as the neighbouring country has shown interest and bilateral negotiations are progressing for signing an associated agreement.
9 August 2023, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh outraces rivals in apparel export growth in US
Bangladesh’s apparel exporters displayed the sharpest growth in the US in 2022, leaving behind their competitors in the countries such as China and Vietnam, owing mainly to the lingering tariff war between Washington and Beijing and capacity building.
9 August 2023, 05:00 AM
Hike in energy prices fails to improve supply
The perennial energy crisis of industries in Bangladesh remains unresolved even though energy prices have been hiked considerably to offset government subsidies in the sector and facilitate industrial productivity.
8 August 2023, 18:00 PM