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The Bangladesh government has increased the cash incentive for export-oriented factories using locally produced yarn from 1.5% to 5%, replacing bonded warehouse and duty drawback facilities. The Tk 35 billion move aims to curb yarn imports from India and revive the struggling textile sector.
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Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir said the latest US tariff measures on Bangladesh would not create any new impact, as the 10% tariff rate remains unchanged despite being introduced under a different legal name. He also confirmed no plan to increase fuel prices.
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⚡ Breaking The United States has imposed a 10 percent tariff on imports from Bangladesh effective July 24, 2026, citing insufficient action against forced labour in supply chains. The duty raises total US tariff on Bangladeshi garments to 25.62%, but Bangladesh retains a competitive edge over China, Vietnam, and Thailand who face the higher 12.5% rate.
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Bangladesh Bank has kept export cash incentive rates unchanged for 43 specified export items in FY2026-27, with rates ranging from 0.30% to 10%, providing stability for exporters.
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The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry has urged the government to fast-track trade agreements ahead of LDC graduation, highlighting African markets as a major untapped opportunity.
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Bangladesh's government has set ambitious post-LDC graduation investment targets even as private capital formation continues to lag, raising concerns about whether the country can sustain export competitiveness without its current duty-free market access.
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Bangladesh has reminded the Bangladesh Trade and Tariff Commission to submit its Japan market report by July 25, as exports to Japan declined 3.65% to $1.36 billion despite the new Economic Partnership Agreement.
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Bangladesh's commerce ministry is preparing a five-year trade plan to address the export competitiveness challenges that will follow LDC graduation, with emphasis on market diversification, free trade agreement negotiations, and product upgrading.
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Bangladesh's Parliament has passed the Invest Bangladesh Bill, creating a single investment authority by unifying BIDA, BEZA, and PPPA into one streamlined organization to attract more foreign direct investment.
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Bangladesh has requested a deferral of its LDC graduation from 2026 to 2029, with a government report warning that an immediate exit could deepen economic challenges around market access and competitiveness.
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The government has retained export incentives for 43 priority sectors in FY2027, preserving a critical support buffer as Bangladesh prepares to navigate the loss of LDC-era trade preferences.
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⚡ Breaking The United States has imposed a 10% tariff on Bangladeshi exports, prompting Dhaka to sign a reciprocal trade agreement designed to limit the downside for apparel and other key shipments.