External trade cost high
The cost of import and export in Bangladesh is significantly higher than India, Malaysia, Vietnam and Singapore due to inefficient customs clearance and uncompetitive logistics services.
Trade-Commerce
AmCham dialogue stresses policy alignment
Experts and business leaders on Sunday said that Bangladesh must align its policies to create a predictable, transparent, and investment-friendly business environment to remain competitive globally...
Ericsson back to profit in 2024
Swedish telecoms giant Ericsson returned to profit in 2024 and sales inched up in the final quarter of the year, it said Friday, as the sector struggles with slowing demand for 5G network equipment.
US investor Dalio meets Yunus
American investor Ray Dalio, founder of Marino Management and Dalio Family Office, on Friday called on chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus during World Economic Forum annual meetings in Davos.
Pakistan envoy stresses reducing trade gap
Pakistan high commissioner to Bangladesh Syed Ahmed Maruf on Thursday stressed promoting business and reducing trade gap between Bangladesh and Pakistan for the benefit of the two countries...
FBCCI sees big potential in importing fruits from Pakistan
Bangladeshi importers and businessmen see big opportunities and potentials in importing dates, oranges, other fruits and agricultural products from Pakistan to meet the demand throughout the year, including during the holy month of Ramadan...
SME Foundation seeks funds to implement SME Policy 2025
The Small and Medium Enterprise Foundation has called for regular budget allocations to implement the newly drafted SME Policy 2025 effectively, along with consistent monitoring of its progress...
DCCI for policy reforms for post-LDC transition
Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Taskeen Ahmed stressed the need for urgent reforms and modernisation of Bangladesh鈥檚 trade and investment frameworks...
Hellmann to buy 40pc stake in Summit鈥檚 CTSL
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, a global logistics company based in Germany, has announced its plan to acquire a 40 per cent stake in Container Transportation Services Limited, a subsidiary of Summit Alliance Port Limited...
鈥楤angladesh Single Window鈥� effective within March: Lutfey
Professor Lutfey Siddiqi, Special Envoy on International Affairs to the chief adviser, on Sunday said the 鈥楤angladesh Single Window鈥� will be effective within the month of March to ease the import and export processes for businesses...
Families flock to DITF despite distance
The Dhaka International Trade Fair 2025 has become a vibrant weekend attraction for families, drawing large crowds to the Bangabandhu Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Centre at Purbachal despite its distance from central Dhaka...
Businesses can enter LatAm market thru Brazil: Brazilian diplomat
Deputy head of mission at the Brazilian embassy in Dhaka Leonardo de Oliveira Jannuzzi has said that Brazil could be a gateway in the future to connect Bangladeshi private sector businesspersons with Latin American markets...
US retail sales see slower growth in Dec
Retail sales in the United States grew at a slower rate in December, according to government data released Thursday, but remained solid on a boost from gas stations and autos.
22,000 tonnes of rice arrive from Myanmar
The Chattogram Port has received 22,000 tonnes of Atap rice from Myanmar, transported by the MV Golden Star vessel.
Use of BSW made mandatory for import-export clearance聽
Import and export customs clearance in Bangladesh will require the mandatory submission of certificates, licences and permits, or CLP, through the Bangladesh Single Window or BSW system for seven government entities from February 1...