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More than 55% of Bangladesh's rivers and canals have lost functionality, forcing 77% of freight onto roads. DCCI President Taskeen Ahmed says waterway transport costs 55-60% less than road, urging revival of circular waterways.
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US-Bangla Airlines has unveiled a $1.5 billion fleet expansion plan to add 21 Boeing aircraft by end of 2027, including 15 Boeing 737-8 and 6 Boeing 737-800. The announcement was made at the 'Beyond with Boeing' event in Dhaka.
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Biman Bangladesh Airlines resumed direct Dhaka-Narita flights on July 27, 2026, after a suspension of more than a year. Civil Aviation Minister Afroza Khanam inaugurated the service, which serves approximately 45,000 Bangladeshi expatriates in Japan and supports bilateral trade and investment ties.
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⚡ Breaking Houthi attacks on Saudi Aramco facilities in Jizan and Yanbu have slowed Red Sea shipping, with only 11 vessels passing through Bab el-Mandeb on Sunday. Crude cargo prices jumped to two-month highs. Strait of Hormuz traffic also remained low despite US-Iran strike pause.
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⚡ Breaking Oil prices tumbled Monday as a US-Iran strike pause boosted hopes for Hormuz reopening. Brent crude dropped below $90/barrel after shedding 7%. Bangladesh stands to benefit from reduced energy import costs and stabilising Middle East shipping.
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Bangladesh faces gas supply uncertainty as the damaged Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) may take at least a week for even partial repair. The government hopes to resume partial operations within a week.
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Excelerate Energy has brought in foreign experts to repair the damaged FSRU at Moheshkhali. The shutdown has cut 450 mmcfd of gas supply to Bangladesh's national grid, disrupting industrial production, CNG stations, and household cooking. Full recovery could take a couple of weeks.
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⚡ Breaking Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has pledged improved energy supply within one year and a decision on a third FSRU within a month, responding to mounting pressure from exporters over gas shortages.
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Bangladesh's commercial aviation industry is undergoing its largest-ever fleet expansion, with local airlines planning to grow their combined fleet to 91 aircraft by 2027 — a billion-dollar investment spree timed to coincide with the opening of the new third terminal at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.
🚢 Logistics & Shipping
Saudi Arabia has signaled strong interest in investing in Bangladesh's logistics and port infrastructure, as the two countries explore deeper economic cooperation in trade, shipping, and supply chain development.
🚢 Logistics & Shipping
BGMEA and a World Bank Mission delegation held a bilateral meeting on June 29, 2026 at the BGMEA Complex in Uttara to discuss the digitalization of Bangladesh's port and maritime trade logistics. The agenda focused on enhancing seaport capacity, modernizing customs clearance, and reducing RMG export lead times.