2:38 pm, Saturday, 25 April 2026
Economy

Trade associations seek urgent action over Chattogram Port shutdown

Leading employers’ and apparel sector associations in Bangladesh have called on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus to step in and

EuroCham raises alarm over trade disruptions at Chattogram Port

The European Union Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (EuroCham Bangladesh) has expressed grave concern over ongoing disruptions at Chattogram Port,

Monopolies, fragmented oversight stall Bangladesh’s logistics policy: experts

Government monopolies in rail and air cargo, weak inter-ministerial coordination, and the absence of a central logistics authority have been

Bangladesh’s exports slip for sixth straight month in January

The country’s merchandise export earnings during the first seven months of the current financial year 2025-26 continued to record negative

Bangladesh RMG exports to US fall as tariffs curb demand

Bangladesh’s readymade garment (RMG) exports to its largest market, the United States, fell in both value and volume in November

Bangladesh Light Engineering Expo to open on February 2

A three-day Bangladesh Light Engineering Expo 2026 will begin in the capital on February 2, aiming to enhance the competitiveness

Bangladesh at crossroads in European garment market

Bangladesh, long regarded as a cornerstone of the global garment sector, is confronting growing pressures that could reshape its traditional

BGMEA, BKMEA warn $5b export loss from withdrawal of yarn import bond

Bangladesh’s export-oriented apparel industry could suffer an immediate loss of around $5 billion in export earnings if the government proceeds

Bangladesh’s RMG, textile sectors at rift over yarn import policy

Bangladesh’s apparel makers and textile mill owners are at loggerheads over the government’s plan to withdraw bonded warehouse facilities for

MoC pushes NBR to end bond on 10-30 count cotton yarn imports

The Ministry of Commerce in Bangladesh asked the National Board of Revenue (NBR) to withdraw bonded warehouse facilities for the