Bangladesh's garment prices in EU less than half of Vietnam's
16 September 2026
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Govt reinstates decision on import of 10 to 30 count yarn under bond
13 September 2026
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Bangladesh wants to export onion and potato to Sri Lanka
10 September 2026
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Bangladesh overtakes China again in apparel exports to US
5 September 2026
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Bangladesh's exports rise 5.43% in July-August
1 September 2026
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UK market to remain open for Bangladesh in post-LDC era: British High Commission
20 August 2026
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Withdraw bond facility for 10-30 count yarn imports: textile millers
20 August 2026
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Several initiatives of new govt praiseworthy, but there is room for improvement: BKMEA
18 August 2026
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Bangladesh, Netherlands team up to make RMG more sustainable
17 August 2026
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20 Bangladeshi textile, apparel companies join global sourcing fair in Las Vegas
13 August 2026
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Exporters fear losses as India slaps new restrictions
Bangladesh’s exporters fear losses as India has barred the import of several products—including some jute items—through land ports, threatening crucial trade flows and millions of dollars in earnings.
28 June 2025
Iran-Israel conflict raises concern over Bangladesh’s fuel imports
Iran may shut down the route through which Bangladesh’s fuel supplying nations move ships
18 June 2025
Ctg port sets new container handling record
Chattogram port has set a new record for container handling, surpassing last year's total even before the current fiscal year ends in June, according to a statement by the Chattogram Port Authority (CPA) yesterday.
16 June 2025
Bangladesh’s RMG exports to the USA rise by 29% in Jan-Apr
Overall imports by the USA from the world also increased by 10.65% in the period
16 June 2025
Four more Bangladeshi garment factories awarded LEED certificates
Three received the highest platinum rating and one gold rating
15 June 2025
DCCI criticises exclusive port rent exemption for RMG
Other sectors will lose competitiveness if only one sector gets the benefit, the chamber says
4 June 2025
BGMEA holds election
The biennial election of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) was held yesterday to elect office bearers for the 2025-27 tenure.
31 May 2025
Major US trade bodies welcome Trump’s hint at tariff relief for apparel, footwear
Five American trade bodies wrote joint letter to Trump
31 May 2025
Bangladesh all set to ship mango to China for first time
The first shipment will be sent tomorrow, and a second will follow if China is satisfied
27 May 2025
BGMEA wants 3-month window from India to clear pending shipments
The association urges the interim government to send a letter to India seeking the opportunity
21 May 2025
RMG export to EU rises 29% in Jan-Mar
Bangladesh shipped $5.98 billion worth of apparels to the EU in the first three months of 2025
19 May 2025
Mohammad Hatem becomes BKMEA president
He will serve the association for the 2025–27 tenure
15 May 2025
Hatem's panel wins all 35 posts
431 out of 572 votes cast in the biennial election
10 May 2025
Ctg port’s GCB terminal dispute resolved after Tk 175 rate hike
The row over onboard container handling charges at the General Cargo Berth (GCB) terminal of Chattogram Port has finally ended with a unanimous decision to raise the charge by Tk 175 per container.
8 May 2025
Export proceeds of $7.6m stuck in Russia: BKMEA
Export proceeds amounting to around $7.6 million owed to 14 Bangladeshi exporters have been stuck in Russia for at least one year as Russian importers are facing a US dollar shortage, according to Mohammad Hatem, president of the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA).
7 May 2025
Reserves fall to $20.29 billion after ACU payment
Bangladesh has cleared $1.88 billion ACU payment for March-April imports
7 May 2025
April exports grow slightly
Exports stood at $3.01 billion in April
5 May 2025
Remittance rises 35% in April
Bangladeshi migrants sent home $2.75 billion in the month
4 May 2025
Patenga container terminal starts import container handling
So far, ships had been taking away export containers
3 May 2025
Ctg port will earn more if foreign operator is appointed: CPA chairman
Local operator Saif Powertec Ltd is currently operating the port's New Mooring Container Terminal
24 April 2025