Bangladesh must accelerate export diversification, enhance competitiveness, and adopt forward-looking trade policies to address challenges following its upcoming graduation from the group of least developed countries (LDCs) to a developing nation, Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin said yesterday.
The development comes despite opposition from businesses, as they think allowing trade unions with such a low number of workers may affect stability
Garment exports to the USA, the country’s largest single export destination, increased by 5.14 percent to $2.59 billion during July-October, despite facing a 20 percent reciprocal tariff imposed by the US under President Donald Trump’s administration..The USA accounted for 19.92 percent of
The council currently focuses on issues related to the occupational safety and health of workers
High-quality jute price rose 7.5% from last month
Merchandise shipments earned $3.82 billion for Bangladesh in the month
CA office reports significant progress in trade and investment reforms
International clothing retailers and brands have expressed concern over the fire
Tax collection jumped 20 percent year-on-year in the July-September quarter, the highest in recent years, buoyed by robust growth in value-added tax (VAT) and income tax receipts.
Nepalese envoy expressed the country’s willingness to the commerce adviser
Bangladesh currently exports nearly $1 billion worth of halal goods
Dhaka and Sylhet airports improve export services, also offer lower handling costs
The government announced a 41 percent average increase in service charges on September 14
Sk Bashir Uddin made the call to the newly appointed German ambassador to Bangladesh, Rüdiger Lotz
On a brisk Friday morning in early September, a fleet of light blue cars glided quietly in front of the Amiri Diwan — the imposing building housing the seat of governance — in Doha, capital of Qatar.
In fiscal year 2024-25, Bangladesh's exports to Saudi Arabia stood at $310 million
September shipment down 4.6% YoY to $3.62b as Trump tariffs weighed on US orders
