BD Exports FY2026-27 YTD (July-August) $9.16B +5.4% YoY BD Exports FY2025-26 (Full Year) $48.00B -0.6% YoY RMG Export (HS 61+62) $38.70B 80.6% of exports Top Destination United States $9.05B (+4.1%) Jute (HS 53) $751M Footwear (HS 64) $1.22B Leather Goods (HS 42) $400M Pharma (HS 30) $238M BGMEA Members 4,275 Japan EPA Active Feb 2026 EU EBA Duty-Free HS Codes 7,498 BD Exports FY2026-27 YTD (July-August) $9.16B +5.4% YoY BD Exports FY2025-26 (Full Year) $48.00B -0.6% YoY RMG Export (HS 61+62) $38.70B 80.6% of exports Top Destination United States $9.05B (+4.1%) Jute (HS 53) $751M Footwear (HS 64) $1.22B Leather Goods (HS 42) $400M Pharma (HS 30) $238M BGMEA Members 4,275 Japan EPA Active Feb 2026 EU EBA Duty-Free HS Codes 7,498
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Breaking news, industry insights, policy updates, and market intelligence on Bangladesh's export economy — RMG, pharmaceuticals, leather, jute, agriculture, and emerging sectors. Curated for trade professionals, exporters, buyers, and policymakers.

Bangladesh Cabinet meeting at Bangladesh Secretariat approving the Bank Resolution Amendment Act 2026 ⚖️ Policy & Regulation

Bangladesh Cabinet Okays Bank Resolution Amendment Act 2026: Stronger BB Powers, Faster Wind-Downs

Cabinet approves amendment strengthening Bank Resolution Act. Bangladesh Bank gains resolution corporation, bridge bank powers, and bail-in tool. Aims to resolve 11 troubled banks within 24 months. Aligns with Basel III.

📅 Aug 10, 2026 ⏱️ 9 min
Bangladesh Bank allows international cards for overseas education payments ⚖️ Policy & Regulation

Bangladesh Bank Allows International Cards for Overseas Education Payments: Students Can Pay Tuition

BB allows AD banks to issue debit/prepaid/credit cards for students to pay overseas tuition. Transactions separate from travel quota. Must use prescribed purpose codes. Records must be maintained.

📅 Aug 10, 2026 ⏱️ 3 min
Bangladesh government clarifies private fuel import policy for energy security ⚖️ Policy & Regulation

Bangladesh Govt Clarifies Private Fuel Import Policy 2026: EMRD Dispels Confusion

The Energy and Mineral Resources Division issues a statement clarifying the proposed private fuel import policy, emphasising energy security, transparency, and no special privileges. Policy aims to utilise private sector capacity during emergencies.

📅 Aug 8, 2026 ⏱️ 6 min
Bangladesh focuses on domestic gas exploration and blue economy development in Bay of Bengal ⚖️ Policy & Regulation

Bangladesh Focuses on Domestic Gas Exploration and Blue Economy: Home Minister Salahuddin

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed announces government focus on domestic gas exploration, marine resource extraction, and blue economy development. "Unless we extract deep sea resources, we will lag behind."

📅 Aug 8, 2026 ⏱️ 7 min
LNG import cargo ship representing Bangladesh government direct purchase of eight LNG cargoes for energy security ⚖️ Policy & Regulation

Bangladesh Govt Approves Direct Purchase of Eight LNG Cargoes for Energy Security

Bangladesh govt approved direct purchase of 8 LNG cargoes from 4 companies: Blackcube (UK), Global Fuel (Australia), Plentitude (Malaysia), Vitol (Switzerland). Also 5,000 tonnes LPG from Speed Group. DPM chosen for quick supply.

📅 Aug 5, 2026 ⏱️ 5 min
Bangladesh gold jewellery industry representing government draft revised gold policy 2026 to formalise gold trade ⚖️ Policy & Regulation

Bangladesh Government Drafts Revised Gold Policy 2026: Formalising Gold Trade

Bangladesh govt drafts revised Gold Policy 2026. Commerce Minister Muktadir seeks feedback by Aug 10. Bajus president Enamul Haque Khan attends. Policy aims to formalise gold trade and reduce smuggling.

📅 Aug 5, 2026 ⏱️ 6 min
Fahmida Khanam secretary in charge Ministry of Environment speaking about circular economy and public private partnership for EU Green Deal compliance ⚖️ Policy & Regulation

Bangladesh Circular Economy Shift Needs Public-Private Partnership: Environment Ministry

Bangladesh needs public-private partnership for circular economy. 821,000 tonnes plastic waste/year, only 36% recycled. BUILD: plastic-to-textile recycling could add $4-5B garment exports. EU Green Deal compliance critical. BGMEA: waste sector needs formalization.

📅 Aug 5, 2026 ⏱️ 4 min
Bangladesh tax return filing TIN holders chart showing only 38 percent of registered taxpayers filing returns in FY 2025-26 per NBR data ⚖️ Policy & Regulation

Bangladesh Tax Return Filing Rate Falls to 38% in FY26: Multi-Year Low

Bangladesh tax return filing rate fell to ~38% in FY26. Only 49.55 lakh of 1.30 crore TIN holders filed. NBR collection rose 13.2% to Tk 1.46 lakh crore. Corporate: 42,000 of 1.60 lakh filed. MCCI President Kamran T Rahman: database inflated.

📅 Aug 5, 2026 ⏱️ 5 min
Bangladesh Myanmar energy cooperation LNG import pipeline ⚖️ Policy & Regulation

Bangladesh Eyes Myanmar LNG Import in 12-Hour Transit: A New Energy Corridor Takes Shape

Bangladesh proposes importing LNG from neighbouring Myanmar via pipeline or ship, cutting transport time from 15-30 days (US/Australia) to just 12 hours. PM Tarique Rahman has given the go-ahead, with bilateral technical talks expected soon.

📅 Aug 4, 2026 ⏱️ 7 min
Bangladesh Bank building where circular easing import declaration rules for intercompany transactions was issued ⚖️ Policy & Regulation

Bangladesh Bank Eases Import Declaration Rules for Intercompany Transactions

BB eased import declaration rules for intercompany transactions. No longer need "no relationship" declaration. Must declare arm's length pricing. Authorized Dealers to process before transactions.

📅 Aug 4, 2026 ⏱️ 4 min
US Capitol building and tariffs chart representing 25 Democratic states lawsuit challenging Trump Section 301 tariffs on 60 countries including Bangladesh ⚖️ Policy & Regulation

US Democratic States Sue Trump: Section 301 Tariffs on 60 Countries Challenged

25 US Democratic states sue Trump over Section 301 tariffs on 60 countries including Bangladesh. Tariffs imposed July 24 (10% and 12.5%) affect 99% of US imports. Affects over Bangladesh RMG exports with 10% forced labor duty.

📅 Aug 4, 2026 ⏱️ 7 min
National Board of Revenue NBR Bangladesh office building where new BIN transition mandate was announced for businesses ⚖️ Policy & Regulation

NBR Mandates BIN Transition by November 30: Customs ASYCUDA Migration

NBR requires all businesses to switch to new BIN by November 30, 2026. Only last 4 digits change reflecting new VAT commissionerate. Old BINs auto-deactivate in ASYCUDA World customs system after deadline.

📅 Aug 4, 2026 ⏱️ 5 min