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Govt forms committee to tackle post-LDC export challenges

To safeguard Bangladesh’s export competitiveness, the government has formed a high-level inter-ministerial committee as the country prepares to graduate from

Handa inks $41.33m land deal for garment plant in BEPZA zone

Handa (Bangladesh) Garments Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of the Hong Kong-based Handa Industries Co., has signed a land lease agreement

Govt to expand duty-free imports of raw materials, machinery for MMF

The government is leading efforts to expand duty-free facilities for importing raw materials and machinery related to the man-made fibre

Bangladesh signals optimism as final US tariff talks get underway

The third and final round of trade negotiations between Bangladesh and the United States over a proposed 35 per cent

BGMEA seeks Danish support to secure GSP+ benefits in EU

Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) on Monday sought Denmark’s support in addressing concerns related to the GSP Plus

AFWA demands brand accountability as US tariffs threaten millions of RMG workers

The Asia Floor Wage Alliance (AFWA), a coalition of trade unions representing garment workers across Asia, has issued a strong

Bangladesh to buy 25 Boeing aircraft to ease US tariff pressure

High-level delegation heads to Washington for final round of trade talks In a strategic move to ease a looming 35

Yarn, fabric imports jump in FY25 amid soaring local production costs

Imports of raw materials, including yarn and fabric—particularly knitted fabric—surged significantly in the financial year 2024–25, highlighting the country’s growing

Nepal raises minimum monthly wage by 13% to $141

Nepal has raised its workers’ minimum monthly wage by 13 per cent, setting it at NPR 19,550 ($141), following a

Experts warn delayed reforms may undermine Bangladesh’s economic prospects

Economists and former policymakers on Thursday raised concerns about Bangladesh’s economy, warning that slow reforms and weak revenue collection could