11:43 pm, Sunday, 26 April 2026
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Bangladesh could see lower US tariffs with shrinking trade deficit

The United States has assured that it may reduce the imposed 20 per cent tariffs on Bangladeshi products if the

BEPZA to set up fund ensuring worker wages in closed factories

Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) is planning to establish a fund to ensure payment of wages and benefits to

South Asia Trade Fair 2025 to open in Dhaka on Sept 18

The ‘South Asia Trade Fair – 2025’ will be inaugurated on September 18, at the International Convention City Bashundhara in

Weak governance, poor coordination threaten implementation of NDC 3.0

Bangladesh has set out its most ambitious climate plan yet under Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) 3.0, but its success faces

Businesses, experts urge postponement of LDC graduation amid macro risks

Businesses and experts have called on the government to consider seeking a deferral of Bangladesh’s graduation from the Least Developed

BGMEA moves to streamline social audits with unified code of conduct

Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has launched an initiative to streamline social audit practices and develop a unified

US apparel tariffs hit decades-high 26.4%, reshaping market, straining retailers

The sharp escalation of the US tariffs on imported clothing is reshaping the country’s apparel market, driving up costs, reducing

Experts urge immediate negotiations to safeguard garment trade

Bangladesh must urgently prepare and engage in negotiations with its major export destinations as the country’s readymade garment (RMG) sector

Govt warns RMG factories to repay worker wage loans or face legal action

The government has warned that it would take strict legal action against owners of garment factories that fail to repay

UK retailer NEXT accused of anti-union action in Sri Lanka

The UK retail giant NEXT has been accused of escalating anti-union activity in Sri Lanka after halting wage payments to