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Bangladesh and Pakistan on Monday emphasised strengthening regional cooperation as well as bilateral engagement for better integration of the south Asian region...
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Dhaka-Tokyo trade prospects highlighted at HSBC event
Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited Bangladesh recently hosted a networking event titled 鈥楯apan 鈥� Bangladesh Business Connections: Legacy and the Future鈥� at the Westin Dhaka, said a press release...
India, China resume direct flights
India and China resumed direct flights on Sunday after a five-year suspension, a move important both for trade and a symbolic step as Asia鈥檚 giants cautiously rebuild relations...
US, China hold trade talks in Malaysia
The United States and China conducted 鈥榲ery constructive鈥� trade talks in Malaysia on Saturday, a US Treasury spokesman said, ahead of a highly anticipated meeting of their leaders in South Korea next week...
What鈥檚 at stake as US-Canada trade tensions surge?
The United States and Canada鈥檚 trading relationship has come under threat as President Donald Trump announced an abrupt stop to talks with Ottawa, freezing months of negotiations that cover key sectors like automotives and aluminum...
Myanmar junta recaptures town on China trade route
Myanmar鈥檚 ruling junta said Saturday that it had recaptured a town on a trade highway to China from an ethnic armed group in the country鈥檚 war-wracked north...
China, US agree to fresh trade talks
China and the United States agreed on Saturday to conduct another round of trade negotiations in the coming week, as the world鈥檚 two biggest economies seek to avoid another damaging tit-for-tat tariff battle...
鈥楴o winners鈥� in trade war: China
China said on Wednesday that trade wars had 鈥榥o winners鈥�, after US president Donald Trump warned that the United States could stop buying cooking oil from the country.
China says will 鈥榝ight to the end鈥� in US trade war
China said Tuesday it was ready to 鈥榝ight to the end鈥� in a trade war with the United States after president Donald Trump said he would slap additional 100 per cent tariffs on goods from the country.
Trade deficit widens amid import surge
Bangladesh鈥檚 trade deficit widened slightly in July鈥揂ugust of FY2025鈥�26 as imports rose sharply reflecting early signs of economic recovery and higher domestic demand amid political and business uncertainty.
BIMEX 2025 positions Bangladesh in global healthcare trade
The four-day Bangladesh International Medical Expo will begin at the ICCB, Dhaka on November 6, featuring international brands, local enterprises and key decision-makers from the medical industry...
Bangladesh taps ADB, WB to boost FTA negotiation capacity
The government is set to collaborate with the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank to bolster its capacity in negotiating free trade agreements with multiple countries, a key step in ensuring Bangladesh鈥檚 smooth and sustainable graduation from the least developed country status in November 2026...
British PM hails India opportunities after trade deal
British prime minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday praised the 鈥榰nparalleled鈥� opportunities in India opening up after London and New Delhi signed a landmark free trade agreement, capping years of intense negotiations...
Bangladesh, Turkey discuss steps to boost trade, connectivity
Bangladesh and T眉rkiye at foreign ministry-level political consultations in Dhaka on Tuesday discussed various measures to diversify trade, enhance connectivity, boost investment and promote joint ventures...
WTO hikes 2025 trade growth outlook but tariffs to bite in 2026
AI-related goods and surging exports to the United States ahead of president Donald Trump鈥檚 tariff hikes boosted global merchandise trade growth this year, the World Trade Organisation said Tuesday...
Maldives hopes to expand trade ties with Bangladesh
Bangladesh and the Maldives have reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the existing excellent bilateral relations and enhancing cooperation between the two friendly countries...
SJIB relocates Centralised Trade Services Division
Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC on Monday shifted its Centralised Trade Services Division, Gulshan Hub, Dhaka, said a press release...
Canada PM to meet Trump on tariffs
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet President Donald Trump in Washington next week for talks on a trade war that is hammering Canada鈥檚 economy, Carney鈥檚 office said Friday...
Harvard to run trade schools under upcoming deal: Trump
President Donald Trump said Tuesday his administration was close to reaching a $500 million financial settlement with Harvard under which the elite academic institution would operate trade schools...
Modhumoti Bank hosts workshop on TBML, CBML
Modhumoti Bank PLC on Saturday organised a workshop on 鈥楶revention of Trade-Based Money Laundering and Credit-Backed Money Laundering,鈥� said a press release...
WTO says end of China鈥檚 special status aids fair trade
The World Trade Organisation hailed Wednesday Beijing鈥檚 decision to no longer seek new special treatment in future WTO talks, calling it a step towards a more equitable global trading system.
Yunus seeks World Trade Organisation鈥檚 support for Bangladesh鈥檚 LDC graduation
Chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has urged the World Trade Organisation to provide its full support to ensure a smooth transition for Bangladesh as it prepares to graduate from Least Developed Country status...
Twin international trade shows begins Sept 25
Twin International Tradeshows 9th edition of Bangladesh BUILDCON 2025 and BEST CNC Router Presents 9th Bangladesh Wood International Expo 2025 with METAL INDUSTRIES Expo 2025 are scheduled to be held between September 25 and 27 at Expo Village, International Convention City Bashundhara Dhaka, organised by ASK Trade & Exhibitions Pvt Ltd and Futurex Trade & Events Pvt Ltd, says a press release.
AI can help boost global trade by 40pc by 2040: WTO
Artificial intelligence (AI) could increase global trade by up to 40 per cent by the year 2040, according to the World Trade Organisation鈥檚 newly released World Trade Report 2025...
FTAs with countries before LDC graduation emphasised
Negotiate for free trade agreements (FTAs) or economic partnership agreements with key countries have been stressed to obtain friction-free access to their markets since the country鈥檚 graduation from LDC status is unavoidable...
EU proposes curbing Israel trade ties, sanctioning ministers over Gaza
The European Union on Wednesday proposed curbing trade ties with Israel and sanctioning ministers in its strongest action over the war in Gaza, though reluctance from key member states risks blocking the measures鈥� adoption...
Man killed over drug trade dispute at Adabor
A man died while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Dhaka on Tuesday after he was allegedly hacked by his rivals due to a dispute over control of the drug trade in the capital鈥檚 Adabar.
India, US to hold trade talks amid tariff storm
India and the United States are set to hold trade discussions in the capital New Delhi on Tuesday, officials and Indian media reports said, as the two countries seek to resolve a tariff row...
US may cut tariffs further if trade deficit reduces: adviser
The United States assured that it might cut the imposed 20 per cent tariffs on Bangladeshi products if the country continues to shrink the trade deficit, said commerce adviser on Sunday...
New round of US-China trade talks kicks off in Madrid
China and the United States kicked off the latest round of trade talks on Sunday in Madrid, where they are set to thrash out their TikTok dispute and President Donald Trump鈥檚 promised hefty tariffs...
