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
USTR yet to give date for final tariff talks
The Trump administration is scheduled to apply the new tariff rates for the countries concerned from August 1.
23 July 2025, 18:00 PM
US tariff talks: Bangladesh writes to USTR, seeking date
The negotiation team from Bangladesh will fly to America once the USTR fixes a date for the talks
22 July 2025, 19:00 PM
Dhaka on ‘right path’ to secure US tariff cut
Bangladesh is preparing to submit its formal proposal to the United States as negotiations for a tariff reduction deal gain momentum.
21 July 2025, 19:39 PM
Reducing US trade GAP: Dhaka turns to Boeing, wheat imports
Bangladeshi officials are preparing for a third round of talks in Washington next week
17 July 2025, 18:43 PM
Govt plans to include private sector in US tariff talks
Bangladesh is currently reviewing the proposals and will send a response within the next couple of days, Commerce Secretary Mahbubur Rahman told The Daily Star yesterday over the phone.
16 July 2025, 18:00 PM
US sends list of items, seeking zero duty
The US has demanded zero duty facility for a large number of its products from Bangladesh.
13 July 2025, 18:17 PM
Focus on value not just volume
Bangladesh should shift its focus from volume-driven garment exports to value-added products to retain more export earnings at home, said Mahmud Hasan Khan, the newly elected president of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA).
12 July 2025, 19:29 PM
RMG sector on edge as tariff talks make no headway
The diverging outcomes threaten to create a multi-tiered tariff landscape in Asia, placing nations like Bangladesh at a serious disadvantage in the US market.
12 July 2025, 18:34 PM
Washington, Dhaka try to iron out key tariff issues
The second round of tariff negotiations between Bangladesh and the United States ended yesterday in Washington, DC, with both sides reviewing and debating key proposals.
11 July 2025, 22:00 PM
US-China tariff war punishes Bangladesh
Bangladesh is facing pressure from Washington to decouple its manufacturing industries from Chinese suppliers, according to officials familiar with trade negotiations
9 July 2025, 18:07 PM
US tariff threatens export economy
The tariff places Bangladesh at an immediate disadvantage against regional competitors in the garment trade.
8 July 2025, 18:06 PM
Bangladesh retains 2nd spot in global apparel exports
Bangladesh maintained its position as the world’s second‑largest apparel exporter in 2024, behind only China, according to World Trade Organization (WTO) data.
8 July 2025, 18:00 PM
How Bangladesh can absorb tariff shock
New US tariffs challenge RMG sector, but global competitive edge holds
8 July 2025, 06:52 AM
Bangladesh retains second largest apparel exporter spot in 2024
The nation exported garments worth $38.48 billion last year
8 July 2025, 02:41 AM
Dhaka gets some relief in US trade tariff
Bangladesh expects a tariff rate of 20 percent or less in high-stakes trade talks with the US, after Washington fixed the same rate for Vietnam, a close competitor in global garment trade, officials familiar with the negotiations said.
7 July 2025, 18:08 PM
Can Bangladesh retain its foothold in US market?
As Bangladesh races against a July 9 deadline to secure a lower tariff regime with the United States, the stakes could not be higher.
4 July 2025, 18:14 PM
US tariff talks: First day ends without major decision
A high-level meeting between Bangladesh and the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) ended in Washington, DC, yesterday without a major decision, despite the looming expiry of a 90-day negotiation window on July 9.
3 July 2025, 18:51 PM
US Tariffs: Bangladesh starts intense talks in DC
Bangladesh has been engaged in negotiations to sign a tariff agreement with the US
3 July 2025, 18:08 PM
Against the odds, Bangladesh gains ground in US apparel market
The United States is Bangladesh’s single largest export destination.
30 June 2025, 14:17 PM
Bangladesh closing in on China in RMG export to EU
Even amidst the tough times at present, garment shipments to the European Union (EU) showcased resilience as Bangladesh fared well in the January-April period, showing signs of an opportunity to overtake China, the largest apparel supplier worldwide, in the EU markets.
23 June 2025, 18:00 PM