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
17 economic zones getting ready for south-west
The government is setting up 17 economic zones in southwestern districts to bring about an industrial revolution in the largely non-industrialised region as it looks to accelerate economic growth of Bangladesh.
29 June 2022, 03:30 AM
Garment export order falls 20pc as inflation, war bite
Work orders to the garment sector in Bangladesh fell by more than 20 per cent for the September and November season as consumers in the western world are tightening their belts owing to blistering inflation and deepening uncertainty caused by the Russia-Ukraine war.
28 June 2022, 02:30 AM
Padma bridge opens: Now time to invest in logistics
Yesterday’s opening of the Padma Bridge gave connectivity a shot in the arm since it is going to cut the time needed to move goods between the southwestern region of Bangladesh and the capital city by two to four hours, thus cutting the cost of doing business.
26 June 2022, 02:30 AM
RMG exports to Russia on decline
The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war has started to have a heavy impact on garment shipments to Russia as export earnings are declining significantly from this promising market for Bangladeshi apparel goods.
23 June 2022, 03:30 AM
WTO confce extended by a day
The ongoing meeting of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) has been extended by one day as countries could not reach a consensus on various issues under discussion within the stipulated time.
15 June 2022, 18:00 PM
No food grain export ban, extend TRIPS waiver
Bangladesh has once again called upon nations not to put any restrictions on their food grain exports and sought the continuation of its TRIPS waiver until December 31, 2032, to save the lives of people and newborns.
14 June 2022, 05:00 AM
US, EU divided over LDC trade benefit extension
Two major economic powers of the world, the US and the European Union, are divided on continuation of trade facilities meant for the least-developed countries (LDCs) once they make the United Nations status graduation to become developing countries.
13 June 2022, 03:30 AM
Budget to help draw investment
The proposed budget placed in parliament yesterday is geared towards attracting private sector investment to create employment and to expand business, but some proposals need to be reconsidered, said economists and businesspeople.
9 June 2022, 18:00 PM
Budget to help draw investment
The budget proposed in parliament yesterday is geared toward attracting private sector investment to create employment and expand businesses, but some proposals need to be reconsidered, said economists and businesspeople.
9 June 2022, 18:00 PM
Corporate tax rates slashed
The government has proposed to cut the tax rate for one-person companies (OPCs) from 25 per cent to 22.5 per cent in order to attract investment in the private sector.
9 June 2022, 11:59 AM
Capital machinery duty to remain unchanged for small industries
The government proposed keeping the import duty for capital machinery unchanged at 1 per cent for the small and medium industries to give a boost to the sector.
9 June 2022, 11:55 AM
Textile sector’s 15% tax to stay
The government has proposed retaining the existing 15 percent tax rate for the textile sector until June 30, 2025 to facilitate the growth of the country's textile and garment sector.
9 June 2022, 10:47 AM
Additional 1% cash incentive on garment exports to continue
The additional 1 per cent cash incentive on the export receipts of readymade garments would continue in the next fiscal year as the government looks to boost the shipment of clothing items.
9 June 2022, 10:14 AM
Source tax may be doubled
The government proposed increasing the source tax on export proceeds to 1 per cent from the existing 0.5 per cent in the next fiscal year.
9 June 2022, 10:00 AM
Govt to review edible oil prices
The Bangladesh Trade and Tariff Commission (BTTC) yesterday suggested the commerce ministry review the price of edible oil in local markets as the product’s price is declining globally.
9 June 2022, 05:30 AM
India lifts anti-dumping duty on import of textile chemical
India has withdrawn its anti-dumping duty on the import of hydrogen peroxide, a chemical used in dyeing and washing plants in the textile industry, from Bangladesh.
8 June 2022, 17:16 PM
Govt to miss inflation targets in FY22, next year
The government has set an inflation target of 5.5 per cent for the next fiscal year although the prices of basic commodities are sitting at elevated levels for higher commodities prices globally amid lingering supply chain disruptions and the Russia-Ukraine war.
5 June 2022, 04:00 AM
Exports slow as raging inflation, uncertainty hit West
Export earnings, the largest source of foreign currencies for Bangladesh, slowed in May reflecting the fall in demand in western economies reeling from the crisis caused by higher inflation, the Russian–Ukraine war and supply chain bottlenecks.
3 June 2022, 03:00 AM
Global clothing retailers turning to Bangladeshi fabrics
Major international clothing retailers and brands are increasing their reliance on the fabrics made in Bangladesh to produce apparel items, owing mainly to shorten lead time and cut the shipping costs that have gone through the roof.
18 May 2022, 03:30 AM
Traders broke their promise
TDS: Do you agree that it is a failure of the commerce ministry to rein in the unstable soybean oil market?
13 May 2022, 18:00 PM