trade
Ending discretionary oversight: Why Bangladesh needs rule-based trade monitoring
The ghost of the past regulatory regime should not overshadow present progress.
30 December 2025
Canada’s Indo-Pacific trade rep in town
Canada’s Indo-Pacific Trade Representa-tive Paul Thoppil arrived in Dhaka yesterday evening on a four-day visit.
3 May 2025
Bangladesh-India relations must be based on justice and equal dignity
Exploring the complexities of Bangladesh-India relations, cooperation, and challenges.
14 December 2024
Demystifying BRICS and the stakes for Bangladesh
Bangladesh has strong economic aspirations to become part of a forum like BRICS.
4 September 2023
Thoughts upon spotting a red dot
As I stood before the bathroom mirror, I noticed a red laser spot. I instinctively turned around to look for a sniper. No one there. I chuckled and inspected the mirror.
19 August 2023
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
Getting a grip on the Bangladesh development narrative
The book poses a number of questions: which factors have contributed to Bangladesh’s growth?
14 July 2022
Which businesses can remain open after 8pm?
Secretary to the Ministry of Labour and Employment has said everything except for the following establishments must be closed after 8pm from tomorrow:
19 June 2022
'TCB cardholders to get oil at Tk 110 per litre from June'
The Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) will resume selling edible oil at Tk 110 a litre to one crore TCB cardholder families in June, Senior Commerce Secretary Tapan Kanti Ghosh said today.
7 May 2022
EU parliamentarians praise Bangladesh’s commitment to tackle child labour, workplace safety
Members of European Parliament (MEPs) have warmly praised Bangladesh’s determination to meet its commitment to International Labour Organisation (ILO) standards.
23 April 2022
Aiding re-export of returned goods: A legal perspective
Keeping pace with the increasing trend of the global trade and economy, Bangladesh’s trade policy is evolving.
15 October 2021
Bangladesh for more trade, investment with US: industries minister
Bangladesh is keen to engage in more bilateral trade and investment with US in the coming days for benefit of both countries, Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun says.
27 February 2020
PM for boosting trade with EU countries
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina puts emphasis on boosting trade and investment between Bangladesh and European Union (EU) member states.
6 August 2017
Ctg, Benapole ports to stay open 24/7
The government yesterday decided to keep Benapole and Chittagong ports operational 24 hours a day, seven days a week from next
19 July 2017
Why do some countries trade more than others?
Heoretically, trade liberalisation results in productivity gains through increased competition, efficiency, innovation and acquisition of new technology.
12 June 2016
Facebook wildlife trade prompts fears among environmentalists
Wildlife monitoring network Traffic finds hundreds of protected animals for sale on Facebook groups in Malaysia, including sun bears, gibbons, and binturongs, also known as bearcats.
3 March 2016
Council to boost business with EU: Tofail
Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed says a council would be formed soon to boost business between Bangladesh and European countries.
30 November 2015
WB official meets Muhith, talks $1.9bn financing
A senior World Bank official has met Finance Minister AMA Muhith in Peru and discussed a new financing scheme of $1.9 billion.
11 October 2015
Raul Castro calls for US to lift trade embargo
Cuban President Raul Castro has told the UN that normal relations with the US will only be possible if America takes a number of measures including the abolition of its trade embargo.
29 September 2015
US congresswoman supports Dhaka’s trade preferences
US congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney supports Bangladesh's persistent call for restoration of trade benefits for exports to the US market.
11 August 2015