7:21 pm, Saturday, 8 November 2025

AI could boost global trade by 40% by 2040, WTO report finds

Artificial intelligence (AI) could increase global trade by up to 40 per cent by the year 2040, according to the

Govt seeks three-year deferral of LDC graduation

Bangladesh government is pursuing a three-year deferral of the country’s graduation from the United Nations’ Least Developed Country (LDC) status,

DCCI seeks China’s support to strengthen entrepreneurs’ skills, tech capacity

Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) President, Taskeen Ahmed, has called on China to extend greater cooperation in enhancing

Bangladesh faces mounting economic challenges despite signs of stabilisation: PRI 

Bangladesh’s economy is showing early signs of stabilisation following months of turbulence, but persistent inflation, stalled investment, financial sector fragility,

Bangladesh RMG sector urged to diversify amid global trade shifts

Speakers at a breakfast meeting on Thursday urged Bangladesh’s readymade garment (RMG) sector to diversify from low- to high-value products

India withdraws transshipment facility for Bangladesh

Indian government has withdrawn the transshipment facility that allowed Bangladesh to export goods to third countries using Indian land customs

WTO chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala reappointed for second term

The World Trade Organization (WTO) General Council has unanimously reappointed Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as Director-General for a second four-year term, starting

WB lowers Bangladesh growth forecast to 4pc for FY25

Bangladesh’s economic growth is expected to grow 4 per cent in the financial year 2024-25 due to the political uncertainties

Digital trade enhances access to global networks

Experts and business leaders highlighted the potential of digitalizing trade in Bangladesh to boost the economy by expanding global trade