Bangladesh exports
Exports fall in April
It declined 0.99% year-on-year to $3.91 billion in April
Exports hit record $5.7b in January
The merchandise exports rebounded strongly in January as manufacturers shipped goods worth $5.72 billion, the highest in a single month, which, coupled with a rise in remittances and a fall in imports, could ease pressure on the economy.
Export rebound in May provides some relief
Bangladesh’s exports bounced back in May after declining in the preceding two months riding on increased shipment of garments, the main export earning sector, according to data released by the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) yesterday.
Export diversification still in slow lane
Bangladesh’s plans aimed at diversifying export baskets are yet to bring about the expected results as the priority sectors are not enjoying most of the benefits promised in the Export Policy for 2021-24, according to entrepreneurs.
Export to Asia growing fast
Bangladesh’s exports to Asian markets are growing steadily thanks to increasing demand from several major markets but the country needs to sign trade pacts and diversify products in a continent where the consumer class is fast expanding.
How slow is Bangladesh border for exports?
The World Bank has found out that the exporters need around 300 hours to meet the border and documentary compliance requirements in Bangladesh, whereas the time comes down to 60 hours in India and 30 hours in China.
$18b export potential to EU unutilised: study
Bangladesh is yet to utilise $18 billion-worth export opportunities to the European Union availing duty and quota free privileges enjoyed by the South Asian nation as a least developed country (LDC), according to a study shared yesterday.
Renata’s Rajendrapur facility wins US FDA approval
Drug maker Renata Ltd has secured approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for its general facility in Rajendrapur.
Robust remittance, exports to ease pressure on external sector
Migrant workers and Bangladeshis living abroad sent more than $2 billion in each of the first two months of the current fiscal year, a promising sign for the economy.
Exports fall in April
It declined 0.99% year-on-year to $3.91 billion in April
Exports hit record $5.7b in January
The merchandise exports rebounded strongly in January as manufacturers shipped goods worth $5.72 billion, the highest in a single month, which, coupled with a rise in remittances and a fall in imports, could ease pressure on the economy.
Export rebound in May provides some relief
Bangladesh’s exports bounced back in May after declining in the preceding two months riding on increased shipment of garments, the main export earning sector, according to data released by the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) yesterday.
Export diversification still in slow lane
Bangladesh’s plans aimed at diversifying export baskets are yet to bring about the expected results as the priority sectors are not enjoying most of the benefits promised in the Export Policy for 2021-24, according to entrepreneurs.
Export to Asia growing fast
Bangladesh’s exports to Asian markets are growing steadily thanks to increasing demand from several major markets but the country needs to sign trade pacts and diversify products in a continent where the consumer class is fast expanding.
How slow is Bangladesh border for exports?
The World Bank has found out that the exporters need around 300 hours to meet the border and documentary compliance requirements in Bangladesh, whereas the time comes down to 60 hours in India and 30 hours in China.
$18b export potential to EU unutilised: study
Bangladesh is yet to utilise $18 billion-worth export opportunities to the European Union availing duty and quota free privileges enjoyed by the South Asian nation as a least developed country (LDC), according to a study shared yesterday.
Renata’s Rajendrapur facility wins US FDA approval
Drug maker Renata Ltd has secured approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for its general facility in Rajendrapur.
Robust remittance, exports to ease pressure on external sector
Migrant workers and Bangladeshis living abroad sent more than $2 billion in each of the first two months of the current fiscal year, a promising sign for the economy.
To boost exports, we must remove barriers to their diversification
Commerce ministry should fast-track project to help in export diversification