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⚖️ Policy & Regulation
Bangladesh must continue preparing for LDC graduation even if the transition is deferred by a few years, CPD economist Mustafizur Rahman has warned. The UNGA is scheduled to decide on Bangladesh's deferral request in September 2026.
⚖️ Policy & Regulation
Bangladesh must continue preparing for LDC graduation even if the transition is deferred by a few years, CPD economist Mustafizur Rahman has warned. The UNGA is scheduled to decide on Bangladesh's deferral request in September 2026.
⚖️ Policy & Regulation
A BUILD study reveals that Bangladeshi businesses in some sectors need up to 31 licences, 235+ documents, and 650 days to start operations. The study proposes a Single Digital Business Identity Number and one-stop licensing platform to reduce compliance costs by 30-50%.
📊 Economy & Finance
⚡ Breaking Bangladesh's annual development spending fell to its lowest level in over five decades, with ADP implementation at just 67.5% in FY2025-26 — the lowest since 1974. Ministries spent Tk 141,071 crore against a revised allocation of Tk 208,935 crore.
📊 Economy & Finance
⚡ Breaking Bangladesh Bank has cut its policy (repo) rate from 10% to 9.5%, marking the first reduction in six years. The decision was taken at the 13th MPC meeting chaired by Governor Md Mostaqur Rahman, with the revised rate taking effect on Sunday.
🤝 Trade & Commerce
⚡ Breaking Bangladesh and South Korea will sign a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in Dhaka on August 4, 2026, granting duty-free market access to most Bangladeshi products including garments, as the country secures its second full trade pact after the Japan EPA signed in February.
🌏 Diplomacy & Trade Missions
An Indian parliamentary committee chaired by Shashi Tharoor has called for a diplomatic reset with Bangladesh, urging deeper engagement with PM Tarique Rahman's administration while addressing concerns over China's growing footprint including Mongla Port and RCEP accession.
👞 Leather & Footwear
Bangladesh Bank has launched a Tk 20 billion pre-finance scheme for the leather sector, offering loans at 4% interest with terms up to 7 years. The fund requires LWG certification and 10% solar power usage, targeting raw hide processors and leather product manufacturers.
📊 Economy & Finance
A CPD study reveals that supply shortages, trader collusion, and hoarding are the most frequent causes of high food prices in Bangladesh. Price spreads exceed 100% for potatoes, brinjal, and green chilli, hitting low-income households hardest.
🌏 Diplomacy & Trade Missions
Bangladesh and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations during US Special Envoy Sergio Gor's three-day visit to Dhaka. Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman described the discussions as very fruitful, covering trade, energy, and development cooperation.
⚖️ Policy & Regulation
⚡ Breaking Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed authorities to complete the reopening and privatisation of long-closed state-owned industrial units by 2026. The directive came at a high-level meeting attended by key ministers and BIDA chairman.
👕 RMG & Textile
⚡ Breaking Bangladesh's textile millers report production cut nearly in half as acute gas crisis grips the industry following an LNG terminal shutdown. BGMEA, BKMEA, and BTMA leaders have met PM Tarique Rahman seeking urgent action, with the crisis expected to continue until August 8.
📊 Economy & Finance
A World Bank report reveals that extreme heat costs Bangladesh an estimated $1.3-1.8 billion annually, wiping out 465,000 full-time jobs in Dhaka. The RMG sector faces a $65.8 billion export earnings threat by 2030 if heat stress goes unaddressed.