Refayet Ullah Mirdha

Senior Staff Reporter of The Daily Star.

Export target set at $57.5b for FY25

Bangladesh aims to increase its merchandise and service exports by about 12.74 percent year-on-year to $57.5 billion in the fiscal year 2024-25, according to Finance and Commerce Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed.

2d ago

Unrest to hit RMG exports

The latest spell of unrest in the garment industry of Bangladesh will negatively impact its apparel exports as many international buyers are cancelling their trips to the country to finalise work orders for the coming seasons.

3d ago

The long, dark past of UCB

The central bank has just reconstituted the board of United Commercial Bank (UCB) for financial wrongdoings, but it has a darker past – a takeover at gunpoint by a politically influential family over a quarter of a century ago.

1w ago

Bangladesh to become major soybean export market

Bangladesh will become a major export market for soybean products as the changing dietary habits of its growing middle-income population are boosting demand, according to an expert on the industry.

2w ago

Bangladesh’s dependence on US soybeans growing

Bangladesh’s dependence on the US for soybeans has been increasing, particularly after the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war, with local traders, millers and conglomerates diversifying their sourcing for uninterrupted supply of edible oil and animal feed.

3w ago

Economists outline top priorities for new finance adviser

The priorities of newly appointed finance adviser Salehuddin Ahmed should be to make key financial institutions functional immediately, control inflation, and present accurate data on exports, imports, GDP and important economic indicators, economists said.

1m ago

Almost all RMG factories reopen

Almost all garment and textile mills have reopened after staying in limbo for four days as fears of vandalism and arson gripped the nation, industry leaders said yesterday. 

1m ago

200 members call for reshuffle of BGMEA board

More than 200 garment exporters yesterday submitted a memorandum to the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), seeking significant reforms within the trade body.

1m ago
September 9, 2024
September 9, 2024

Export target set at $57.5b for FY25

Bangladesh aims to increase its merchandise and service exports by about 12.74 percent year-on-year to $57.5 billion in the fiscal year 2024-25, according to Finance and Commerce Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed.

September 8, 2024
September 8, 2024

Unrest to hit RMG exports

The latest spell of unrest in the garment industry of Bangladesh will negatively impact its apparel exports as many international buyers are cancelling their trips to the country to finalise work orders for the coming seasons.

August 29, 2024
August 29, 2024

The long, dark past of UCB

The central bank has just reconstituted the board of United Commercial Bank (UCB) for financial wrongdoings, but it has a darker past – a takeover at gunpoint by a politically influential family over a quarter of a century ago.

August 23, 2024
August 23, 2024

Bangladesh to become major soybean export market

Bangladesh will become a major export market for soybean products as the changing dietary habits of its growing middle-income population are boosting demand, according to an expert on the industry.

August 21, 2024
August 21, 2024

Bangladesh’s dependence on US soybeans growing

Bangladesh’s dependence on the US for soybeans has been increasing, particularly after the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war, with local traders, millers and conglomerates diversifying their sourcing for uninterrupted supply of edible oil and animal feed.

August 11, 2024
August 11, 2024

Economists outline top priorities for new finance adviser

The priorities of newly appointed finance adviser Salehuddin Ahmed should be to make key financial institutions functional immediately, control inflation, and present accurate data on exports, imports, GDP and important economic indicators, economists said.

August 9, 2024
August 9, 2024

Almost all RMG factories reopen

Almost all garment and textile mills have reopened after staying in limbo for four days as fears of vandalism and arson gripped the nation, industry leaders said yesterday. 

August 8, 2024
August 8, 2024

200 members call for reshuffle of BGMEA board

More than 200 garment exporters yesterday submitted a memorandum to the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), seeking significant reforms within the trade body.

August 7, 2024
August 7, 2024

Garment factories to reopen today

Garment factory owners yesterday decided to reopen their production units from today to ensure timely shipments as they are facing pressure from international clothing retailers and brands.

August 6, 2024
August 6, 2024

RMG exporters expect new vigour in business

Garment exporters are expecting a strong recovery in exports and business as normalcy is being gradually restored with the changing political scenario.

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