10:51 am, Wednesday, 22 April 2026
Economy

Private sector calls for diplomatic move to settle US tariff issue

Bangladesh’s private sector has called on the government to initiate immediate diplomatic measures to address a significant tariff dispute with

Bangladesh’s apparel exports to EU surge by 33pc in Q1

Bangladesh has demonstrated impressive growth in its apparel exports to the European Union during the first quarter of 2025, with

$4.8b financing gap threatens Bangladesh apparel industry’s emissions target

Bangladesh’s apparel industry, the second-largest in the world by exports, is at a critical turning point in its quest to

Sammilito Parishad vows to end politicisation of BGMEA leadership

Sammilito Parishad, a panel of apparel manufacturers contesting the forthcoming BGMEA election, has pledged to lead the trade body with

Indian Economic Zone was just a paper proposal in Mirsarai plan: BIDA

Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) executive chairman Ashik Mahmud has clarified that the so-called Indian Economic Zone was never more

Govt replaces NBR with two new tax divisions amid protests

In a late-night move on May 12, the government issued an ordinance dissolving the National Board of Revenue (NBR) and

Five Key actions identified to ensure Bangladesh’s smooth graduation

The LDC Graduation Committee has identified five critical actions that must be urgently completed to keep Bangladesh on course for

IFC backs Renata with $58m to drive Bangladesh’s pharma industry

In a landmark move to enhance access to affordable, high-quality medicines and strengthen Bangladesh’s pharmaceutical sector, the International Finance Corporation

BKMEA proposes tying Rooppur payments to recover stalled Russian export dues

More than two dozen Bangladeshi apparel exporters are grappling with a deepening payment crisis, as over $7 million in overdue

Inflation declines for 5th straight month in April

Bangladesh’s inflation rate eased for the fifth consecutive month in April, offering cautious optimism despite the fact that price pressures