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NBR revises VAT on 9 items amid backlash

Facing widespread backlash, the National Board of Revenue (NBR) has rolled back recent tax increases on nine essential goods and
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AI set to redefine economies’ comparative advantages: WTO

A new report released by the World Trade Organization secretariat highlighted that while the rise of artificial intelligence offered transformative
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Bangladesh’s apparel exports to US decline 5.6pc in H1

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BGMEA urges buyers for two-week shipment extension amid gas crisis

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Wage board formation demanded for RMG workers’ pay review

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RMG slowdown drags Bangladesh’s July exports down 0.9pc

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Bangladesh loses ground in US apparel sourcing as buyers diversify

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Bangladesh’s apparel exports to EU fall by 18.9pc in Jan-May

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Bangladesh stays second-largest RMG exporter with Vietnam breathing down its neck

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Bangladesh’s growth pace slows as June PMI drops to 52.9

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Bangladesh unveils 44 investment sites to revive idle state enterprises

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Bangladesh’s exports slip 0.58pc in FY26 amid global headwinds

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