exports

April exports grow slightly

Exports stood at $3.01 billion in April

It’s time Bangladesh built its own global apparel brand

Why can’t Bangladesh have its own global apparel brand?

Charting a path ahead for the RMG sector

Bangladesh has emerged as an economic success story, primarily through its booming ready-made garments (RMG) sector.

Exports grow 5% in Jul-Sep

Bangladesh shipped $11.37 billion worth of merchandise in the first quarter

Exports slide 16% in May

However, overall shipments grew 2.01 percent to $51.54 billion in July-May, according to data from the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB).

Exports fall 16% in May

Shipments hit $4.07 billion in May, 23.75% lower than the monthly target of $5.33 billion

Exports fall in April

It declined 0.99% year-on-year to $3.91 billion in April

Exports dip 13.64% in Oct

Oct's shipment fell to $3.76 billion this year from last year's $4.35 billion

Export earnings up over 10% in September

It hit $4.31 billion in September

May 2, 2024
May 2, 2024

Exports fall in April

It declined 0.99% year-on-year to $3.91 billion in April

November 2, 2023
November 2, 2023

Exports dip 13.64% in Oct

Oct's shipment fell to $3.76 billion this year from last year's $4.35 billion

October 1, 2023
October 1, 2023

Export earnings up over 10% in September

It hit $4.31 billion in September

August 9, 2023
August 9, 2023

Bangladesh outraces rivals in apparel export growth in US

Bangladesh’s apparel exporters displayed the sharpest growth in the US in 2022, leaving behind their competitors in the countries such as China and Vietnam, owing mainly to the lingering tariff war between Washington and Beijing and capacity building.  

August 5, 2023
August 5, 2023

The minimum wage question: Owner's profit versus worker's survival

The debate over wage increase has risen at a time when the majority of people in the country are suffering due to skyrocketing commodity prices

July 17, 2023
July 17, 2023

Exports continue to depend on five key markets

Five developed nations have continued to account for more than half of Bangladesh’s export earnings, highlighting the country’s narrow market base and the vulnerability it faces.

June 19, 2023
June 19, 2023

Payra port operations slow down for halt in coal imports

Operations at Payra port have slowed down significantly following the temporary stoppage of coal imports for the Payra Thermal Power Plant in Kalapara upazila of Patuakhali.

June 4, 2023
June 4, 2023

Export bounces back in May

Shipments rose 26.6% year-on-year to hit $4.84 billion

May 18, 2023
May 18, 2023

BASIS calls for long-term policy support

Players in the ICT industry of Bangladesh have urged the government to adopt long-term policies, which include extending income tax exemption for the sector by six years and incentivising exports of IT-enabled services (ITES).

February 20, 2023
February 20, 2023

Exporters to get Tk 103.5 per USD for Dec-Jan export proceeds

The rate will be applicable for shipments of December and January