10:05 am, Tuesday, 19 May 2026

Global economic slowdown hinders labour market recovery: ILO

The global economy is slowing down, making it more difficult for labour markets to recover fully, according to the latest

US calls on Bangladesh to ensure labour rights in EPZs

The United States has urged Bangladesh to reform its labour laws to extend the rights of freedom of association and

Bangladesh-Pakistan business forum held

A high-level business delegation from the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), led by its president Atif

Bangladesh RMG sector: reality and expectations

One year ago, as we looked toward 2024, our garment exports were a remarkable $47 billion. We were optimistic, setting

Banks’ dollar reserves drop by $1.72b in 5 months

The dollar reserves held by Bangladesh’s commercial banks have sharply declined by $1.72 billion over the past five months, underscoring

Bangladesh’s RMG exports slip marginally in new markets

Bangladesh’s readymade garment exports to non-traditional markets slightly declined in the July-November period of FY2024-25 due to reduced knitwear shipments,

World Bank approves $1.16b loan for Bangladesh

The World Bank on Friday approved $1.16 billion in financing for Bangladesh to support three key initiatives aimed at enhancing

Bangladesh named The Economist’s country of the year 2024 for toppling tyrant

The Economist, a renowned British weekly magazine, has named Bangladesh the ‘Country of the Year’ for 2024 recognising the the

Bangladesh’s RMG exports to EU rise by 33.78pc in Oct

Bangladesh’s apparel exports to the European Union in October saw the highest growth of 33.78 per cent year-on-year, marking the

Bangladesh’s apparel exports to US jump by 26pc in Oct

Bangladesh’s readymade garment exports to the United States in October 2024 recorded the highest growth marking a 25-per cent increase