12:58 am, Thursday, 23 April 2026
Economy

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)

IP protection drives innovation and industrial growth, say experts

Experts have underlined that protecting intellectual property (IP) is essential for sustaining innovation and boosting economic growth in Bangladesh. Speaking

BGMEA, BBCC pact to boost Bangladesh Canada trade

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and the Bangladesh Business Chamber of Canada (BBCC) have have signed a

Govt extends factory, shop licence renewal to five years

The government has extended the licence renewal period for factories, shops, and other establishments registered with the Department of Inspection

Bangladesh exports slip in October as global pressures mount

Bangladesh’s export earnings fell by 7.43 per cent in October 2025, reaching $3.82 billion, down from $4.13 billion in September,