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266 factories at risk of delayed wages, festival allowances

Around 266 factories in Bangladesh, notably 180 in the textile and readymade garment sector, are at risk of unrest as

New government in Bangladesh led by Tarique Rahman

A new chapter in Bangladesh’s political history began on February 17 as Tarique Rahman, chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party

BNP wins landslide two-thirds majority in national polls

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is set to form the next government after sweeping the 13th Jatiya Sangsad elections, securing a

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