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

Ctg port gridlocked as NBR protests cause pile-up

Although the National Board of Revenue (NBR) resumed regular operations yesterday after nearly two weeks of protests and work abstentions, ship and container congestion has once again gripped the Chattogram Port, triggering concern among businesses over potential delays in cargo handling and increased logistics costs.
26 May 2025

Sramik Dal halts Ctg port blockade ahead of Eid

The three-day blockade was called over the handover of the NCT to a foreign operator
26 May 2025

Customs strike disrupts Chattogram Port, 5 lakh tonnes of goods stuck offshore

Import clearance falls sharply as 17 ships await berth
25 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

NBR moves to speed up auction of abandoned goods

About 2 lakh tonnes of imported goods left abandoned at Chattogram port alone for years
15 May 2025

Hatem's panel wins all 35 posts

431 out of 572 votes cast in the biennial election
10 May 2025

645-acre Anwara site preferred for free trade zone

BIDA executive chairman says while visiting the site
8 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

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

Indian yarn producers consider waterways for export to Bangladesh

After Bangladesh shut yarn imports through its five land ports last month, producers of the spun fibre in India are considering alternative modes of transportation..Land ports in Benapole, Bhomra, Sonamasjid, Banglabandha, and Burimari handled around 30 percent of India’s yarn exports to B
3 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

BTMA seeks duty-free access to US for garments made with US cotton

The association sent letters to the US embassy and an American cotton traders’ body
22 April 2025

Govt gives nod to Bay Terminal support project

The government yesterday gave the go-ahead to a support project for the construction of key marine infrastructures for the Chattogram port's mega expansion Bay Terminal project.
20 April 2025

Gas price hike, US tariff double blow to industries: experts

The fresh gas price hike has become a major challenge for local industries at a time when they are at risk of experiencing a fall in exports to the US due to the new Trump tariffs, a trade expert said today.
20 April 2025

Garment exports to US grow 17%

Bangladesh shipped apparels worth $5.74 billion in the July-March period to the USA
19 April 2025