Bangladesh's garment prices in EU less than half of Vietnam's
16 September 2026
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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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Business
Customs seize Khulna-bound imported board in Old Dhaka
29 August 2026
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Business
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 port users give 7-day ultimatum to cut tariffs
Port officials said the new tariff is 41 percent higher on average
18 October 2025
Goods transporters launch indefinite strike over higher entry fees at Ctg port
The Inter-District Goods Transport Truck and Covered Van Owners' Association enforced the strike from 6:00am today
18 October 2025
Nepal wants to take more jute from Bangladesh
Nepalese envoy expressed the country’s willingness to the commerce adviser
16 October 2025
Ctg port cancels permission of 7 vessels of French shipping line over surcharge
Two operators withdraw surcharge
16 October 2025
Transport owners halt export container entry thru 2 gates of Ctg port for 7 hrs
Move comes after CPA increases vehicle entry fees
15 October 2025
Increased tariffs at Ctg port take effect amid port users’ opposition
This is the first time in 40 years the CPA has made a major revision of charges
15 October 2025
Maritime law society serves legal notice, seeks cancellation of new port tariff circular
Says tariff hike illegal, beyond Port Act provisions
14 October 2025
3 port terminals to get foreign operators by Dec
Shipping Secretary Mohammed Yousuf says
12 October 2025
Shipping line raises fees after Ctg port tariff hike
The government announced a 41 percent average increase in service charges on September 14
7 October 2025
BSAA polls postponed, administrator appointed
Administrator tasked with holding election in 4 months
7 October 2025
Commerce adviser urges Germany to import more from Bangladesh
Sk Bashir Uddin made the call to the newly appointed German ambassador to Bangladesh, Rüdiger Lotz
7 October 2025
63 candidates cleared for Ctg chamber polls
The election board of the Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) has cleared 63 candidates to contest for the post of director of the major chamber in the port city, known as the commercial capital of Bangladesh.
5 October 2025
Exports fall for second month
September shipment down 4.6% YoY to $3.62b as Trump tariffs weighed on US orders
5 October 2025
Shipping agents call for revision, phased rollout of Ctg port tariff
The revised schedule hikes 190-metre tug hire charge by 500 percent to $15,709
5 October 2025
Exports slip in September
But first quarter earnings remain positive
5 October 2025
Ctg port’s higher tariffs to take effect on Oct 15
New Chattogram port tariff on containers raises trade costs despite brief delay
1 October 2025
Customs houses to run on limited scales during Durga Puja holidays
The move aims to ensure uninterrupted trade flows despite the two-day public holiday from October 1–2
30 September 2025
Local berth operators want to invest in Ctg port’s oldest terminal
They will form a consortium of local and foreign investors to redevelop and operate the terminal for 25 to 30 years
30 September 2025
Padma Oil's fuel supply pipeline for Ctg airport opens tomorrow
The 5.77-kilometre pipeline will help Padma save Tk 8 crore a year
22 September 2025
Ctg port’s higher tariffs put on hold for a month
The government has deferred the rollout of Chattogram port’s new tariff structure by one month after business leaders pressed for a year-long postponement and a phased increase.
20 September 2025