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Bangladesh goes to polls in parliament and referendum vote

Bangladesh is voting today in its 13th Jatiya Sangsad election, held simultaneously with a nationwide referendum on whether citizens support

US lowers Bangladesh tariff to 19pc, opens duty-free garments

The United States has reduced the reciprocal tariff on Bangladeshi exports to 19 per cent following the signing of a

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 bids tearful farewell to Khaleda Zia at historic janaza

Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson and former prime minister Khaleda Zia was laid to rest with full state honours beside her

A life of leadership and perseverance

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson Khaleda Zia had served as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh three times since 1991. She

Bangladesh ex-PM Khaleda Zia passes away

Bangladesh’s three-time former prime minister and chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, Khaleda Zia, passed away at 6:00am on Tuesday.

Tarique’s 17-year exile ends with December 25 arrival in Dhaka

Bangladesh Nationalist Party acting chairman Tarique Rahman is scheduled to return to Bangladesh on December 25, ending more than 17