India bans oil tankers, bulk carriers older than 25 years

The world's third-largest greenhouse gas emitter looks to cut emissions and reduce the average age of its fleet
28 February 2023

Meghna Group adds four new oceangoing vessels to fleet

The group now has the highest cargo carrying capacity in the country, 12.2 lakh tonnes
26 February 2023

Maritime sector can help boost forex reserve

Bangladesh’s foreign exchange reserve would hit $200 billion dollars, if the country can properly utilise its maritime sector, State Minister for Shipping Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury said yesterday.
25 February 2023

Bangladesh now home to world’s best green factory

Green Textile Limited Unit 4, a joint concern of Epic Group and Envoy Legacy of Bangladesh, scored 104 out of 110, highest in the globe
25 February 2023

‘Forex reserve could hit $200 billion if maritime sector is properly used’

State Minister for Shipping Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury says
25 February 2023

Exporters to get Tk 103.5 per USD for Dec-Jan export proceeds

The rate will be applicable for shipments of December and January
20 February 2023

Bangladesh aims to occupy 3% of global plastic market by 2030: BPGMEA

International Plastic Fair-2023 begins in Dhaka on February 22
20 February 2023

‘Don’t make goods pricier during Ramadan’

Info minister says at the opening of Ctg trade fair
16 February 2023

Global electrical goods' expo begins in Dhaka on March 9

Some 40 foreign representatives and 80 exhibitors will occupy 120 stalls of 150 brands in the three-day fair
13 February 2023

ACI sends first pharma shipment to US subsidiary

ACI Healthcare’s Narayanganj facility exports the products to its subsidiary in the USA
11 February 2023

118 tonnes RMG goods seized on money laundering charges

Sabiha Saiki Fashion shipped 85 consignments worth Tk 22 crore through Ctg port in the last three years using fake documents
9 February 2023

Nine Bangladeshi garment makers take part in Texworld Paris

The three-day showcase ended on February 8
9 February 2023

Deutsche Bank opens representative office in Dhaka

The leading global bank joins over 70 other German companies already present in Bangladesh
9 February 2023

‘More China-funded mega projects coming to Bangladesh’

Newly-appointed Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen says in meeting with Planning Minister MA Mannan
7 February 2023

55 Bangladeshi firms participate in world’s biggest fair Ambiente

Bangladesh was the second largest participant of the trade show after India among the South Asian nations
7 February 2023

Potato export to Russia to begin this year: Razzaque

Bangladesh will start exporting potatoes to Russia again this year as the world’s largest country lifted ban on the entry of tubers from the south Asian nation last year, Agriculture Minster Muhammad Abdur Razzaque said today.
5 February 2023

Service exporters to get forex retention quota facility

The central bank has instructed banks to provide exporters' retention quota (ERQ) account services to service exporters to help them carry out international transactions.
5 February 2023

LC opening for Ramadan commodities rises in January

The quantity of Ramadan essential commodities to be imported through letters of credit (LCs) increased in January, which will help keep the commodity market stable, Bangladesh Bank said today.
2 February 2023

Bangladesh Bank sells US dollar at Tk 101 for first time

Bangladesh Bank has sold US dollar at Tk 101 each to banks for the first time, giving indication that it is likely to devalue the local currency to reflect the market reality.
2 February 2023

IMF releases $476.27 million as first loan instalment for Bangladesh

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has disbursed $476.27 million to Bangladesh as the first instalments of $4.7 billion loan it approved early this week.
2 February 2023