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
LDC graduation: Govt prepares for transition amid calls for delay
The government is pressing ahead with Bangladesh's planned graduation from the UN's Least Developed Countries category in November 2026
15 August 2025, 18:12 PM
RMG work orders rebounding
Bangladesh has been witnessing a rebound in garment work orders from American clothing retailers and brands for the next season after securing a competitive tariff rate from the Trump administration in the final settlement.
10 August 2025, 18:12 PM
600 acres set aside for US cotton hub
The bid to reduce the trade gap with the US is progressing at full steam, with the government allocating 600 acres of land for building a cotton warehouse and local importers targeting American cotton imports worth $1 billion this year.
9 August 2025, 18:44 PM
Tariff math favours Bangladesh in shifting US trade landscape
The shift of the USA to reciprocal tariffs has shaken global trade. But for Bangladesh, it’s opened a rare window of opportunity
8 August 2025, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh hopes to set sail stronger as US tariff kicks in
The new tariff on US-bound exports from Bangladesh came into effect yesterday, with hopes of maintaining a healthy flow of garment shipments to the American market.
7 August 2025, 18:35 PM
Bangladesh to expand access to US goods under tariff deal
Bangladesh is preparing to open its market to a wide array of American goods and services, including dairy, meat, liquefied petroleum gas, and aircraft, under a pending trade agreement with the United States, according to officials familiar with bilateral negotiations.
4 August 2025, 18:35 PM
US retailers lean on suppliers to absorb tariffs
Rather than absorbing the cost or immediately passing it on to consumers, many US apparel retailers and brands have turned to their suppliers in Bangladesh, demanding they share the pain
3 August 2025, 18:20 PM
Behind the scenes: How private sector diplomacy helped secure US tariff relief
Exporters' efforts complement the government's strategic deals to lower tariffs
2 August 2025, 06:10 AM
Bangladesh gains edge after US tariff cut
Trump admin has reduced tariffs on Bangladeshi goods from 35% to 20%, a move expected to strengthen the country’s competitiveness against rivals such as India and Vietnam
1 August 2025, 18:49 PM
US tariff announcement opens new window for Bangladesh garment exports
Under the new policy, Bangladesh will face a 20 percent tariff
1 August 2025, 05:56 AM
US cuts tariffs on Bangladesh to 20% after talks
The deal for Dhaka was secured just hours before a midnight deadline set by President Donald Trump
31 July 2025, 23:47 PM
Dhaka eyes deep cut in US tariff as deadline ends
As the tariff talks between Bangladesh and the United States wrap up today, Dhaka is expecting a deal that would see tariffs on its exports to the American market well below the steep 35 percent rate imposed by the Trump administration from August 1.
31 July 2025, 18:00 PM
Final push to beat US tariff deadline
Bangladesh is now racing to finalise a deal before the window closes on August 1.
30 July 2025, 18:12 PM
How fair are Trump’s reciprocal tariffs?
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30 July 2025, 08:37 AM
Exporters to seek duty-free access for apparel made of US cotton
Entrepreneurs in the Bangladesh delegation currently in Washington will once again push for duty-free access to the American market for garments made from US cotton during the final round of tariff negotiations with the Trump administration today.
29 July 2025, 18:00 PM
Importing more soybeans from US could ease Trump tariffs
Increasing soybean imports from the United States could help narrow the trade gap between Bangladesh and its biggest single-nation apparel market, according to an American industry group.
28 July 2025, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh eyes 10-20% tariff in final US talks
The tariff negotiations are scheduled to begin on July 29 and continue until July 31
28 July 2025, 18:00 PM
Dhaka plans to buy 25 Boeing jets as trade talks enter final phase
Bangladesh has expanded its plan to buy Boeing aircraft from 14 to 25 in a last-ditch effort to persuade the Trump administration to lower tariffs on its exports ahead of the August 1 deadline.
27 July 2025, 18:06 PM
Square now in expansion mode
Bangladeshi conglomerate Square Group is going for a massive expansion both at home and abroad, said Tapan Chowdhury, managing director of Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd, a key arm of the group.
26 July 2025, 19:38 PM
US, Bangladesh to hold next tariff talks on July 29
If held in person, the team led by commerce adviser will leave for the USA on July 27
24 July 2025, 14:47 PM