China to raise tariffs on US goods to 125pc
China said Friday it would raise its tariffs on US goods to 125 per cent in a further escalation of a trade war that threatens to bring exports to a halt between the world鈥檚 two biggest economies.
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Business as usual at Darshana port despite India鈥檚 restriction
After cancellation of transshipment by India, Darshana rail port in Chuadanga witnesses no impact on exports and imports as the port is only used for bilateral trade between Bangladesh and India, with no commercial linkage to third countries such as Nepal or Bhutan.
BEPZA to allocate plots in Patuakhali EPZ from 2026
The Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority is expected to start allocating plots for investors in Patuakhali Export Processing Zone from early 2026.聽
Donald Trump admits trade war 'cost' as markets hit
Jitters about US tariffs hammered Asian stocks again early Friday as President Donald Trump acknowledged a \'cost\' to his surging trade offensive against superpower rival China...
聽Dhaka sees little impact on exports
Commerce adviser Seikh Bashir Uddin on Thursday dismissed any significant negative impact on the country鈥檚 exports after India withdrew its transshipment facility to the Bangladeshi cargoes reaching third countries through its ports...
DCCI, S鈥檖ore team for boosting bilateral coop
Enhanced bilateral cooperation in logistics, infrastructure and investment topped the agenda during a meeting between the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry and a visiting Singaporean business delegation on Thursday...
Samsung Electronics secures 28.3pc market share in 2024: Omdia
Samsung Electronics has attained a 28.3-per cent share on the global television market in 2024, according to market research from Omdia...
Donald Trump pauses reciprocal tariffs for 90 days, except for China
US President Donald Trump declared a complete halt on all \'reciprocal\' tariffs that took effect at midnight, with the exception of those imposed on China....
Inditex, Holcim to boost operations
Oscar Garcia Maceiras, chief executive officer of Spanish clothing retailer Inditex, called on chief adviser Muhammad Yunus at the state guest house Jamuna on Wednesday...
Yunus calls for global investment in Bangladesh
Bangladesh interim government chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday called upon international businesses and investors to invest in Bangladesh, which he termed a land of crazy ideas, to change the world...
Bashir urges Singapore to import tea, potatoes, seasonal fruits and frozen fish
Commerce adviser Sk Bashir Uddin on Tuesday urged Singapore to import tea, potatoes, seasonal fruits and frozen fish from Bangladesh...
Bangladesh has conducive scenario for investment: Prof Yunus
Chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday announced that he would host a breakfast meeting for both Korean and Chinese investors to address any investment-related concerns and fast-track their investment in Bangladesh...
Exports grow by 10.63pc in July-March
Bangladesh鈥檚 export earnings increased by 10.63 per cent to $37.19 billion in the first nine months or July-March period of the current financial year 2024-25 compared with those of $33.61 billion in the same period of FY24, according to Export Promotion Bureau data...
Some 70 foreign investors visit KEPZ, NSEZ in Ctg
Some 70 foreign businessmen and representatives of companies of different countries like Korea, China, Japan, Australia, India on Monday visited the Korean Export Processing Zone at Anwara and National Special Economic Zone at Mirersarai...
Dhaka to make zero duty on 100 items
The commerce ministry in Bangladesh on Monday sent a letter to the United States Trade Representative saying duty on 100 items will be cut to zero.