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Exports to EU may fall 20%

Bangladesh's overall exports to the European Union (EU) may fall by as much as 20 percent due to the combined impacts of the nation’s graduation from least developed country (LDC) status and the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), according to a study..Mohammad Abdur Razzaque, chairma

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Deal with Japan can boost trade

The signing of an economic partnership agreement (EPA) between Bangladesh and Japan will increase bilateral trade and open a new door of opportunities for the South Asian country, Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin said yesterday.

2w ago

Reserves drop below $20b after ACU payment

After remaining above the $20 billion mark for just three days, Bangladesh's foreign currency reserves dropped to $18.46 billion after the country paid its regional import bills on October 9.

2w ago

Chic Wings (BD) Lingerie to invest $18 million in Bepza Economic Zone

The Sino-Singapore firm will set up a garment manufacturing factory

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Exports grow 21% in October 

Exports value stood at $4.13 billion in October this year, up from $3.42 billion a year ago, according to data by the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB)

2w ago

Garment export to US falls 6.29% in Jan-Sep

Bangladesh shipped $5.41 billion worth of apparels to the American market in the nine months

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Inflation rises to 10.87 percent in October from 9.92 percent in September

Inflation rises to 10.87 percent in October from 9.92 percent in September

3w ago

India eyes record rice production in 2024-25 monsoon

Indian agriculture ministry estimates producing 119.93 million tonnes of rice

3w ago

RMG export prices fall by 16% in 8 months: BGMEA

Apparel’s demand decreases among end consumers hit hard by high inflation, it says

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Only 10% of planned economic zones get off the ground in a decade

Only 10 economic zones (EZs) have become operational since the Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (Beza) rolled out its massive industrialisation plan in 2015, raising questions about whether its goal of setting up 100 enclaves will be materialised on time.

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FBCCI suggests creating direct shipping route with Sydney

At a seminar in Australia, the apex trade body also sought Australian investment in Bangladesh

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DCCI seeks more Russian investments in power and energy

A 14-member Russian trade delegation meets Dhaka Chamber president

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US businesses want continuation of tax policy in Bangladesh: Salman F Rahman

A delegation of US-Bangladesh Business Council meets the prime minister’s adviser on private industry and investment

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‘Full automation a must now for better customs management’

FBCCI President Mahbubul Alam says at a workshop

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No vessel could come back to jetty for rough sea

Cargo delivery resumed partially, but major operational activities remained suspended

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Ctg port on highest security alert for Cyclone Remal

All operational activities, including loading, unloading and delivery of cargo, were suspended at the Chattogram port yesterday morning as the port authority issued its highest security alert No 4 as a safety measure against Cyclone Remal.

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Garment export to EU slightly up in July-April

Garment export to the European Union (EU) in the July-April period of the current fiscal year grew by 3.66 percent from that in the corresponding period of last fiscal year to reach $19.90 billion.

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Payment for foreign loans surges 44% in Jul-Apr

The principal amount plus interest payments for foreign debt rose to $2.81 billion this year, up from previous year’s $1.95 billion

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