6:32 pm, Wednesday, 29 July 2026
Economy

US reciprocal tariffs could cost Bangladesh $1.08b in apparel exports

Bangladesh is bracing for significant export losses, with a projected $1.25 billion hit as US reciprocal tariffs and a contracting

Govt seeks three-year deferral of LDC graduation

Bangladesh government is pursuing a three-year deferral of the country’s graduation from the United Nations’ Least Developed Country (LDC) status,

Tarique warns of economic risks before LDC graduation

Bangladesh Nationalist Party acting chairman Tarique Rahman has warned that the country could face significant economic challenges affecting businesses, workers,

Bangladesh apparel exports to EU grow slowly by 7% in July

Bangladesh’s apparel exports to the European Union (EU) experienced a noticeable slowdown in July 2025 following a strong rebound in

Bangladesh RMG exporters demand clarity on US reciprocal tariff

Bangladesh’s readymade garment exporters have requested detailed clarification and a clear implementation mechanism regarding a recent United States executive order,

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

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

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