Govt advances talks with DP World on NCT operations

The UAE-based company also wants to operate Chittagong Container Terminal
5 May 2026

Bangladesh seeks LDC graduation deferment at UN hearing

Commerce minister attended the virtual hearing with UNCDP chair, held on April 29
30 April 2026

BGMEA seeks land for garment villages in Chattogram

The garment makers’ platform sits with Chattogram district administration
28 April 2026

India suspends trade through Benapole for West Bengal elections

No restriction on movement of perishable goods, medical patients
27 April 2026

Acute load-shedding taking toll on garment sector: BKMEA

The power situation remains concerning at present, says BKMEA president
25 April 2026

ICDs announce increase in container handling charges by 8.5%

They raised the charges because of the diesel price hike, says Bangladesh Inland Container Depots Association (BICDA)
20 April 2026

Middle East conflict disrupting garment production: BGMEA president

The association sat with the commerce minister today
15 April 2026

Bangladeshi ship heads for Strait of Hormuz after 39-day wait

The vessel, with 31 crew members on board, is carrying 37,000 tonnes of fertiliser
8 April 2026

Bangladesh’s exports fall for eighth consecutive month

Merchandise shipment decreased 18% year-on-year to $3.48 billion in March
2 April 2026

High Court order puts CCCI election on hold again

The court directed resolving the dispute by the Alternative Dispute Resolution Tribunal of FBCCI by April 26
2 April 2026

Burimari port to stay shut for 11 days

During this period, the movement of all cargo trucks and commercial operations will remain halted
17 March 2026

BGMEA wants single-digit bank interest rates

The association sat with Bangladesh Bank governor today, placing a set of recommendations
11 March 2026

Chittagong Chamber’s election on April 4

The polls come after a five-month suspension
4 March 2026

Maersk suspends bookings between Bangladesh and Gulf region amid Iran warning

The announcement comes as Iran warns of attacks on ships trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz
3 March 2026

Iran-US conflict: Bangladesh in close contact with vessel at UAE port

Only one out of seven vessels owned by the Bangladesh Shipping Corporation is now in the Gulf region
1 March 2026

Bangladesh’s RMG market share in EU rises to 21.57%

Bangladesh shipped apparels worth 19.41 billion euros in 2025 to the EU
28 February 2026

Bangladesh’s share in US apparel market rises to 10.53%

Bangladesh shipped apparel worth $8.20 billion out of the $77.88 billion imported by the US last year
25 February 2026

BGMEA seeks release of cash incentives to ensure workers’ salaries before Eid

Garment exporters tell Bangladesh Bank governor that delays in settling Tk 5,700 crore are straining factories
24 February 2026

NBR invites applications for C&F agent licences

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has invited applications for Customs Clearing and Forwarding (C&F) agent licences under the newly enacted Customs Clearing and Forwarding Agent Licensing Rules, 2026.
22 February 2026

Radical changes planned for Mongla Port within 180 days: Shipping minister

Development to boost employment, communication and regional economy
21 February 2026