Porters in hardship as Sadarghat鈥檚 hustle, bustle gone
The livelihood of porters at Dhaka鈥檚 Sadarghat launch terminal is at stake as the terminal has lost its hustle and bustle since the opening of the Padma Bridge in June 2022...
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Exporters alarmed, buyers worried
The exporters of the country on Monday expressed their concern on production and export delay and supply disruptions following the devastating fire at the cargo village of Dhaka鈥簊 Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport...
Indian garment exporters reel under US tariffs
When Donald Trump was elected, Indian garment exporter RK Sivasubramaniam thought the new US president would boost business and invested heavily in anticipation of a boom...
Trust Bank, BARVIDA host knowledge sharing event
Trust Bank PLC, in collaboration with the Bangladesh Reconditioned Vehicles Importers and Dealers Association, its members and several brand-new car importers and assemblers, recently organised a knowledge sharing and recognition event...
BB allows local insurers to cover open account exports
Bangladesh Bank has allowed exporters to use insurance coverage from local companies for shipments under open account credit terms...
Israel arrests over 20 journalists after intercepting Gaza flotilla: RSF
Reporters Without Borders has condemned the arrest of 鈥榤ore than 20 foreign journalists鈥� by Israel following the interception of a Gaza-bound aid flotilla and called for their immediate release.
ICAB, ERF partner for professional development
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh and the Economic Reporters鈥� Forum signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday to strengthen cooperation in professional development through joint expertise and resources...
NBR waives duty on raw materials of partial exporters
The National Board of Revenue allowed partial export-oriented industrial enterprises to import raw materials duty-free against bank guarantees...
Experts stress stronger village courts to ensure grassroots justice
Justice sector experts on Wednesday called for raising public awareness to strengthen village courts for resolving minor disputes at the local level.
RMG exporters seek clarity on US tariffs
Bangladesh鈥檚 readymade garment exporters have sought detailed clarification and an implementation mechanism regarding a recent United States executive order that allows a 20 per cent reciprocal tariff on Bangladeshi goods to be reduced if at least 20 per cent US-origin content or raw materials are used...
Bond facility for partial exporters soon
The government is set to introduce a temporary duty-free bond facility for partial exporters against bank guarantees to enhance export earnings and promote diversification...
BGMEA, buyers discuss unified code of conduct
The leaders of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association urged the buyers to assist the manufacturers in introducing a unified code of conduct in the country鈥檚 apparel sector...
BGMEA makes 鈥楿nit Price鈥� entry mandatory in UD
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association has urged its members to include the unit price of both imported raw materials and exportable readymade garment items when submitting utilisation declaration applications through its software, effective from September 1...
DRU demands weekly two days off, implementation of wage board
Dhaka Reporters Unity on Sunday urged the government to immediately implement the ninth wage board award, form the tenth wage board, and introduce two weekly holidays for journalists.
BGMEA seeks data on losses in NBR protests
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association urged its members to submit details of financial losses caused by the 鈥榗omplete shutdown鈥� programme observed by employees of the customs, VAT, and tax departments...
200 Palestine action supporters arrested in UK
Police in London arrested at least 200 people Saturday for supporting Palestine Action at the latest and largest protest backing the group since the government banned it last month under anti-terror laws...
Swisscontact promotes green, resilient RMG accessory sector
The Bangladesh Garments Accessories and Packaging Manufacturers and Exporters Association and Swisscontact, a Swiss and Swedish development organization, signed a memorandum of understanding for promoting green growth and resilience within the garments accessories and packaging sector.聽..
Indian exporters say 50pc US levy a 鈥榮evere setback鈥�
Indian exporters warned on Thursday that the cost of additional US tariffs risked making businesses 鈥榥ot viable鈥� after president Donald Trump ordered steeper levies totalling 50 per cent on imported Indian goods...
Worried exporters expect fruitful tariff talks
Businesses said on Saturday that they don鈥檛 want to lose the US market and are optimistic that the trade talks regarding a 35 per cent tariff will succeed in the end...
Swisscontact, BKMEA to drive growth in knitting sector
The Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association and Swisscontact have partnered to foster inclusive and sustainable growth in Bangladesh鈥檚 knitwear sector...
Trump鈥檚 tariff to be major blow to businesses
Economists and exporters have said that the 35 per cent tariff that the United States announced for Bangladeshi goods would be a major blow to the country鈥檚 businesses...
BGMEA, WRAP discuss ways to strengthen ties
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association and Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP) have discussed ways to further strengthen their long-standing partnership to promote ethical and sustainable production in the country鈥檚 apparel sector...
Indian exporters anxious, but hopeful
Indian exporters are anxiously eyeing the possible reintroduction of Donald Trump鈥檚 punishing tariffs next week, though many hold out hope for a last-minute reprieve...
BGMEA team meets BIDA-BEZA chief
A high-level delegation from the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association on Monday met with Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun, executive chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority and the Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority at the BIDA Office in the city in an effort to promote sustainable development and increase...
Jabed, Mission to lead Law Reporters Forum
NTV special correspondent Hasan Jabed has been elected president, and 抖阴精品 senior staff correspondent Moneruzzaman Mission has been re-elected general secretary of the Law Reporters Forum, a professional association of...
Plastic exporters for 1pc duty on machinery imports
The plastic goods manufacturers and exporters of the country demanded a reduction in import duty to 1 per cent in the proposed budget for importing machinery, parts, and raw materials...
New BGMEA president cuts subscription fee by 25pc
Newly elected president of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) Mahmud Hasan Khan Babu has announced to reduce members鈥� subscription fee by 25 percent...
Mahmud Hasan new BGMEA presidnet
The election board of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association announced the list of its eight office-bearers for 2025-27 tenure on Saturday...
Team Group managing director Abdullah Hil Rakib dies in Canada
Team Group managing director and former senior vice-president of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association Abdullah Hil Rakib died at the age of 54 in an accident in Canada while boating in a lake...
Budget a bit optimistic for garment sector: BGMEA
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association welcomed the Tk聽7.9 lakh crore national budget for FY 2025鈥�26, acknowledging its focus on inclusive and sustainable development amid a post-political transition landscape...
