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The BRICS Delhi Declaration across 140 paragraphs signals growing dissatisfaction with global trade rules, advocating de-dollarisation, multilateral institution reform and WTO dispute resolution restoration.
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UNCTAD report shows LDCs including Bangladesh are falling behind in global trade in services, with digitally deliverable services representing only 16% of LDC services exports.
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The Bangladesh China Chamber of Commerce and Industry has called on the government to allow a Chinese bank branch in Bangladesh and establish 20 display centres in China to boost exports.
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⚡ Breaking Bangladesh and Hong Kong signed an Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (IPPA) at the Belt and Road Summit 2026. Hong Kong is Bangladesh's 7th-largest FDI source with $750M invested over 5 years.
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⚡ Breaking Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman assumed presidency of 81st UNGA session on Tuesday night, marking a major diplomatic milestone. Theme: 'Restoring trust, managing transformation: A UN that delivers for all'.
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⚡ Breaking US Ambassador Christensen expressed interest in Bangladesh FSRU projects, stressing transparent competitive environment. 117 LNG cargoes agreed from US over 13 years. Commerce Minister Muktadir: US proposals get highest priority.
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BRICS Delhi summit on 12-13 September 2026 brings together expanded grouping with economic weight to challenge Western dominance, but internal rivalries and wars involving Russia and Iran test its coherence as a geopolitical alliance.
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City Bank hosted ITFC delegation to explore further trade finance cooperation. Existing $40M Murabaha facility supports trade finance. Areas discussed: export financing, green financing, intra-OIC trade.
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⚡ Breaking Bangladesh and Vietnam outlined strategic economic targets including $2 billion bilateral trade goal during farewell meeting between Ambassador Lutfor Rahman and Vietnam President Tô Lâm.
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Standard Chartered Bangladesh and UK Export Finance (UKEF) held a roundtable in Dhaka to accelerate UK-Bangladesh trade corridor, connecting Bangladeshi corporates with UK suppliers and capital.
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⚡ Breaking QatarEnergy delegation to visit Bangladesh on September 9 to discuss resuming LNG supply after force majeure halted deliveries amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions.
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EU urges Bangladesh to give Airbus a 'level-playing field' as Biman considers aircraft purchase plans after $3.7B Boeing deal, with all 27 EU member state ambassadors meeting Commerce Minister.