Red Sea tensions raise insurance costs
15 September 2026
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BPC looks for alternative crude markets as Bab el-Mandeb risks rise
15 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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APM Terminals begins construction of $550m Laldia terminal
30 August 2026
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Maersk wants to invest in Bangladesh’s shipbuilding
29 August 2026
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Customs seize Khulna-bound imported board in Old Dhaka
29 August 2026
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Chattogram port remains 68th busiest container port globally
29 August 2026
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Ctg customs house begins destroying 126 containers of expired goods
25 August 2026
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Ctg customs to auction Tk 9,000 crore worth of abandoned goods
24 August 2026
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Govt to launch online one-stop investor services: commerce minister
A central online "one-stop window" system is being developed so investors do not need to visit multiple offices
21 June 2026
$100b apparel exports possible by 2030 with adequate energy supply: BGMEA
Industry leaders say reaching $100 billion in exports is not a formal target but a realistic possibility as global demand for apparel continues to grow and supply chains return to normal
20 June 2026
EV duty benefits to hurt competitiveness of reconditioned cars: Barvida
The proposed budget grants significant duty benefits to EVs while raising the tax burden on popular reconditioned vehicles, particularly mid-range fossil-fuel-powered cars used by middle-income consumers
20 June 2026
BB eases forex rules for ship leasing by local companies
Banks have been given the go-ahead to facilitate outward remittances for lease rentals of ships and vessels by shipping companies incorporated in Bangladesh, in a move aimed at strengthening the country's maritime sector
18 June 2026
Reform-oriented budget to strengthen economy: BGMEA
Garment exporters have welcomed the proposed national budget for the fiscal year 2026-27
13 June 2026
Bangladesh can be world's No. 1 RMG sourcing hub: Inditex regional chief
20th Bangladesh Denim Expo begins in Dhaka
10 June 2026
RMG exports to non-traditional markets decline 5.95% in Jul-May
Bangladesh considers all markets non-traditional except the USA, the European Union (EU), Canada and the UK.
6 June 2026
Ctg Customs to auction goods from 102 abandoned containers
The auction covers 44 lots comprising goods from 102 containers, including chemicals, machinery and spare parts, paper, freezers, generators, limestone, fabrics, transformers, quartz powder and household items
2 June 2026
India scraps cotton import duty for five months to aid textile exporters
The current 11 percent import duty will be suspended until October 30
31 May 2026
Amirul Haque, new president of Chittagong Chamber
Amzad Hossain and Moshiul Alam were elected senior vice-president and vice-president, respectively
25 May 2026
Apparel exports to EU fall 19% in Jan-Feb
Bangladesh's apparel exports to the European Union (EU) fell 19.26 percent year-on-year to €2.89 billion in January-February this year, according to data from Eurostat
23 May 2026
Amirul Haque-led United Business Forum wins full panel
The biennial election for the 2025–2027 term was held after being postponed three times
23 May 2026
NBR withholds C&F agent licence exam results
Results still unpublished a week after exam despite 24-hour disclosure rule
23 May 2026
Local mangoes hit markets while seasonal exports begin
Official inauguration of mango exports was held today, although shipments had already started two days earlier
21 May 2026
Ctg Chamber’s biennial election on May 23
The election will be held at the World Trade Center
18 May 2026
Garment exporters meet PM, demand uninterrupted power supply
The BGMEA and BKMEA sat with the premier in two separate meetings
11 May 2026
$100b export target at risk without logistics reforms
Warns an economist as Bangladesh still faces high trade costs, long cargo waiting times
10 May 2026
Prime mover workers’ strike ends after 3 days
The workers withdrew their strike following a fruitful tripartite meeting convened this afternoon by Additional Commissioner (Traffic) of Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) Wahidul Hoque Chowdhury
7 May 2026
First crude oil tanker reaches Ctg port since Middle East conflict
Eastern Refinery in Chattogram set to resume operations from May 9
6 May 2026
Govt advances talks with DP World on NCT operations
The UAE-based company also wants to operate Chittagong Container Terminal
5 May 2026