3:09 pm, Wednesday, 29 July 2026
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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
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
Bangladesh PMI surges to 58.9 point in May
The Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for Bangladesh recorded a notable increase in May, reaching 58.9, marking a 6.0-point rise from
World Bank approves $250m to strengthen governance in Bangladesh
The World Bank has approved $250 million in financing to enhance public sector performance in Bangladesh, with a focus on
Bangladesh’s apparel exports to EU surge 25.3pc in Jan-Apr
Bangladesh has raced ahead in the European Union apparel market, posting the highest growth among major suppliers in the first
World Bank estimates Bangladesh’s growth at 3.3pc in FY25
Bangladesh’s economy experienced a marked slowdown in the financial year 2024–25, with GDP growth estimated to have fallen to 3.3
Bangladesh’s apparel exports to US surge 29.3pc in Jan–Apr
Bangladesh has become the fastest-growing apparel exporter to the United States in the first four months of 2025, with a
Labour Reform Commission slams proposed tax on workers’ welfare funds
The Labour Reform Commission has voiced strong opposition to the interim government’s proposal to impose taxes on payments made from
