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Apparel exporters decry labour law amendments ignoring consensus

Leaders of Bangladesh’s apparel industry on Tuesday called on the government to review the recently approved amendments to the labour

Tarique warns of economic risks before LDC graduation

Bangladesh Nationalist Party acting chairman Tarique Rahman has warned that the country could face significant economic challenges affecting businesses, workers,

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

Bangladesh secures flexible US tariff deal with exit clause for next govt

Bangladesh has negotiated an agreement with the United States that allows the next elected government to amend or even cancel

Govt to expand duty-free imports of raw materials, machinery for MMF

The government is leading efforts to expand duty-free facilities for importing raw materials and machinery related to the man-made fibre

FY26 budget lacks bold trade reforms ahead of LDC graduation: experts

Economists and experts have raised concerns over the budget for the financial year 2025–26, highlighting the lack of bold trade

Tk7.90 lakh crore budget proposed for FY26 amid economic caution

In a historic departure from tradition, Bangladesh’s interim government has unveiled a national budget of Tk 7.90 lakh crore for

Five Key actions identified to ensure Bangladesh’s smooth graduation

The LDC Graduation Committee has identified five critical actions that must be urgently completed to keep Bangladesh on course for

Experts, politicians urge deferral of Bangladesh’s LDC graduation

A wide-ranging coalition of policymakers, economists, business leaders and civil society representatives has urged the government to formally request a

Experts, businesses urge strategic use of 90-day US tariff pause

Economists and industry leaders on Saturday called on the government to make strategic use of the 90-day suspension of US