8:25 pm, Wednesday, 29 July 2026
Economy

BRAC University teams up with OFAI to drive ethical AI standards

BRAC University has recently joined the Open Forum for AI (OFAI), a Carnegie Mellon University-led international initiative focused on promoting

Bangladesh may reach top climate debt risk category by 2031

Bangladesh was placed among the high-risk countries in a new global climate debt assessment, which cautioned that the country could

Bangladesh struggles to keep pace with China in EU apparel trade

Bangladesh’s apparel exports to the European Union (EU), its largest single market, are coming under renewed pressure as competitors—most notably

Bangladesh’s apparel exports to EU rise 15% in Sep, 13% Jan-Sep

Bangladesh has reinforced its position as a key apparel exporter to the European Union in 2025, with exports rising 15.46

UNICEF, EU programme prevents 12,000 child marriages in five years

Investments and early interventions in Bangladesh’s child protection system have produced significant social and economic benefits, including reductions in violence,

Danish Co. to develop, operate Laldia container terminal under PPP

Denmark-based APM Terminals will develop and operate the Laldia Container Terminal (LCT) at Chattogram Port for 30 years under a

BRAC Bank drives national push for disability inclusion

BRAC Bank, in collaboration with the Bangladesh Business and Disability Network (BBDN), hosted ‘Empower Ability 2025: Powering Every Ability’ to

Japan extends Bangladesh’s three year duty free access after graduation

Bangladesh will continue to enjoy duty-free access to the Japanese market for three years after graduating from the least developed

UN urges Bangladeshi businesses to map LDC graduation strategy

A visiting United Nations assessment team has requested Bangladeshi businesses to provide a roadmap for the Smooth Transition Strategy (STS),

BGMEA, RSC at odds over labour rights oversight in RMG sector

A sharp conflict has erupted between the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and the RMG Sustainability Council (RSC)