import

Annual import of consumer-oriented products rises to $2b

Bangladesh has seen an increase in import of products such as dairy, fruits driven by demand form the middle-class

India may guarantee supply of 7 essentials

Bangladesh is hopeful of an Indian guarantee of a quota ensuring the year-round import of seven essential commodities as the neighbouring country has shown interest and bilateral negotiations are progressing for signing an associated agreement. 

No visible step from BB to ease importers’ woes

The Bangladesh Bank is yet to take any visible measure in line with a commerce ministry directive aimed at asking banks to earmark a portion of their foreign currency holdings to open letters of credit to import essentials ahead of Ramadan. 

INTERVIEW / What ails Bangladesh's publishing industry?

The price we pay for the local paper takes advantage of that extra duty, and practically we are stuck with buying low quality local paper with questionable output often.

Import-export registration certificate tenures extended to 5yrs

The government has extended the tenures of the Import Registration Certificate (IRC) and the Export Registration Certificate (ERC) to five years from one year.

‘Bangladesh can’t wait forever to resolve the Teesta issue’

The next stage of Bangladesh-India relations should involve long-term, innovative projects.

Bangladesh Bank toughens rules further to curb imports

In an effort to keep the foreign exchange reserves stable, the Bangladesh Bank yesterday asked banks to take up to 100 per cent of import payments in advances from businesses while opening letters of credit (LCs) for luxury and non-essential items. 

Don’t let rice hoarders get off scot-free

Price hikes despite the high yield of Boro rice totally unacceptable

Bangladesh Bank toughens rules for luxury item import

Bangladesh Bank today instructed banks to take up to 75 per cent of payments in advance from businesses during opening of letters of credit for import of luxury and non-essential goods.

January 17, 2024
January 17, 2024

Annual import of consumer-oriented products rises to $2b

Bangladesh has seen an increase in import of products such as dairy, fruits driven by demand form the middle-class

August 10, 2023
August 10, 2023

India may guarantee supply of 7 essentials

Bangladesh is hopeful of an Indian guarantee of a quota ensuring the year-round import of seven essential commodities as the neighbouring country has shown interest and bilateral negotiations are progressing for signing an associated agreement. 

January 19, 2023
January 19, 2023

No visible step from BB to ease importers’ woes

The Bangladesh Bank is yet to take any visible measure in line with a commerce ministry directive aimed at asking banks to earmark a portion of their foreign currency holdings to open letters of credit to import essentials ahead of Ramadan. 

November 26, 2022
November 26, 2022

What ails Bangladesh's publishing industry?

The price we pay for the local paper takes advantage of that extra duty, and practically we are stuck with buying low quality local paper with questionable output often.

November 24, 2022
November 24, 2022

Import-export registration certificate tenures extended to 5yrs

The government has extended the tenures of the Import Registration Certificate (IRC) and the Export Registration Certificate (ERC) to five years from one year.

September 5, 2022
September 5, 2022

‘Bangladesh can’t wait forever to resolve the Teesta issue’

The next stage of Bangladesh-India relations should involve long-term, innovative projects.

July 6, 2022
July 6, 2022

Bangladesh Bank toughens rules further to curb imports

In an effort to keep the foreign exchange reserves stable, the Bangladesh Bank yesterday asked banks to take up to 100 per cent of import payments in advances from businesses while opening letters of credit (LCs) for luxury and non-essential items. 

June 2, 2022
June 2, 2022

Don’t let rice hoarders get off scot-free

Price hikes despite the high yield of Boro rice totally unacceptable

May 10, 2022
May 10, 2022

Bangladesh Bank toughens rules for luxury item import

Bangladesh Bank today instructed banks to take up to 75 per cent of payments in advance from businesses during opening of letters of credit for import of luxury and non-essential goods.

May 7, 2022
May 7, 2022

Suspension of activities for Eid congests Ctg port

Untimely loading and unloading of containers has congested Chattogram port, the country’s premier seaport, with container vessels, which remain anchored due to the disruption.

push notification