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
US lowers tariff for Bangladesh to 19% from 20%
The United States has reduced its reciprocal tariff on Bangladeshi exports to 19 percent from 20 percent, as the two countries signed a new trade agreement last night to strengthen economic ties.
10 February 2026, 02:57 AM
US to lower tariff for Bangladesh from 20% to 19%
The two countries signed a deal moments ago
9 February 2026, 22:53 PM
Bangladesh, US all set to sign reciprocal tariff deal tonight
Under the agreement, the tariff rate on Bangladeshi products may fall to 18 percent from the current 20 percent
9 February 2026, 15:13 PM
Govt to buy 14 Boeings for up to Tk 35,000cr
US may cut tariff for Bangladesh to 18% under a trade agreement to be signed today, a high official says
9 February 2026, 04:43 AM
Ctg port workers resume indefinite strike today
Chattogram port workers and employees have called another round of indefinite strike from today, adopting a more hardline approach this time as they threatened to halt cargo handling at the outer anchorage, which remained out of the purview of last week’s six-day work abstention.
8 February 2026, 03:39 AM
Govt to seal US trade deal tomorrow to reduce tariff
Bangladesh is scheduled to sign a trade agreement with the United States tomorrow aimed at reducing reciprocal tariffs, with commitments to import more American goods to narrow a trade imbalance heavily favouring Bangladesh.
8 February 2026, 00:25 AM
Govt to seal US trade deal on Monday to reduce tariff
Bangladesh is scheduled to sign a trade agreement with the United States on Monday aimed at reducing reciprocal tariffs, with commitments to import more American goods to narrow a trade imbalance heavily favouring Bangladesh.
7 February 2026, 21:30 PM
Dhaka signs historic EPA with Tokyo
Bangladesh and Japan yesterday signed a historic Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) in Tokyo, aimed at attracting Japanese investment and retaining preferential trade benefits after Bangladesh graduates from the least developed country (LDC) category in November this year.
7 February 2026, 04:33 AM
Bangladesh signs first economic partnership deal with Japan
Commerce Adviser of Bangladesh, Sk. Bashir Uddin, and Japan’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs, HORII Iwao, signed the agreement in Tokyo
6 February 2026, 14:09 PM
Bangladesh, Japan to sign EPA in Tokyo today
This is going to be the first-ever EPA to be signed by Bangladesh with any country
6 February 2026, 11:21 AM
Operations resume at Ctg port after 6-day stalemate
Operational activities at Chattogram port finally resumed yesterday afternoon after a six-day impasse, as protesting employees postponed their ongoing work abstention until Saturday following assurances from Shipping Adviser M Sakhawat Hussain that steps would be taken to meet their demands.
6 February 2026, 04:21 AM
Chattogram Port at complete standstill
Chattogram Port has ground to a halt in the last two days as workers and employees went on an indefinite work abstention over the government’s move to lease the key New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) to Dubai-based DP World.
5 February 2026, 04:26 AM
Bangladesh to sign first-ever EPA with Japan tomorrow
Bangladesh is stepping into a new phase of trade diplomacy as it signs its first Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with Japan tomorrow, a deal meant to preserve duty-free market access after the country’s graduation from the least developed country club later this year.
5 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Exports hold steady in January
The country’s merchandise exports held nearly steady in January, with shipments totalling $4.41 billion, down 0.50 percent year-on-year, according to Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) data.
3 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Yarn import restriction to risk buyers and employment: BGMEA
The BGMEA sent a note to the Bangladesh Trade and Tariff Commission (BTTC)
2 February 2026, 21:16 PM
EU-India trade deal: Bangladeshi exporters to face tougher days
The European Union and India reached a sweeping free trade deal granting Indian clothing manufacturers duty-free access to the bloc.
29 January 2026, 04:15 AM
Business community wants well-defined economic roadmap
Political parties need to prioritise law and order, macroeconomic stability, and ease of doing business in their election manifestos, say business leaders and trade bodies.
24 January 2026, 02:33 AM
Govt approves EPA signing with Japan
The interim government’s advisory council yesterday approved the signing of an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with Japan, paving the way for duty-free market access for Bangladeshi exports to the East Asian country after LDC graduation.
23 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Govt moves to curb yarn imports, RMG exporters unhappy
The commerce ministry has recommended that the revenue board end the duty-free import of certain types of yarn under the bonded warehouse facility.
19 January 2026, 00:00 AM
RMG exports to EU grew 7% in Jan-Nov
The country’s ready-made garment (RMG) exports to the European Union (EU) grew 7.65 percent to €18.05 billion (around $20 billion) during the January-November period of last year, compared with the same period in 2024, according to Eurostat, the EU’s official statistical office.
18 January 2026, 00:00 AM