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Business

BIDA launches investor-centric website

The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), the country’s apex investment promotion agency, has officially unveiled its newly redesigned website, marking

Social business can transform Bangladesh and the world: Prof Yunus

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Friday emphasised the transformative potential of social business to not only change Bangladesh but

FY26 budget lacks bold trade reforms ahead of LDC graduation: experts

Economists and experts have raised concerns over the budget for the financial year 2025–26, highlighting the lack of bold trade

Global trade rises in early 2025, but WTO flags uncertainty

Global merchandise trade saw a strong uptick in the first quarter of 2025 as importers accelerated purchases in anticipation of

New global apparel initiative launched with Bangladesh, Turkey as pilots

A new global programme, the Apparel and Textile Transformation Initiative (ATTI), was launched in London on June 26, aiming to

30 factories honoured with Green Factory Award 2025

A total of 30 factories across 16 industrial sectors have been awarded the prestigious Green Factory Award 2025 in recognition

Afroza Shahin appointed new managing director of TEAM Group

Afroza Shahin has been appointed as the new managing director of TEAM Group following the tragic passing of its founder

BGMEA new president flags risks to RMG sector from Iran-Israel conflict

The ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel could pose a new challenge for Bangladesh’s readymade garment sector, as a potential

Chittagong Port handles record containers in FY25 amid disruptions

Chittagong Port, the principal maritime gateway of Bangladesh and widely regarded as the lifeline of the country’s economy, has achieved

Fashion industry falling behind on climate targets

The global fashion industry is falling dangerously behind in its efforts to tackle climate change, according to a new report