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⚡ Breaking Bangladesh's effective US tariff rate of 25.6% on apparel exports is lower than China's 35.6% and Vietnam's 28.1%, but local exporters say energy crisis and limited tariff difference may constrain the benefit.
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PRI Vice-Chairperson Sadiq Ahmed argues Bangladesh must liberalise imports to fight persistent 9.3% average inflation over past 4 years, as import volume has fallen 31% since FY2022 creating supply-driven price pressures.
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⚡ Breaking Bangladesh's imports from India rose to $10.96 billion in FY26 from $9.62 billion a year earlier, while exports to India stood at $1.75 billion - widening the trade gap despite land port restrictions and political tensions.
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⚡ Breaking Industries and Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir announces target of 100+ green-certified ship recycling yards, with 31 currently certified, as government plans Treatment Storage and Disposal Facility with IMO support.
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⚡ Breaking Bangladesh Bank forms Tk 2,000 crore revolving pre-financing fund for frozen food industry at 7% max interest rate, with shrimp exports having fallen nearly 4% YoY to $286 million in FY26.
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⚡ Breaking NBR issues 12 urgent instructions to customs houses ending overlapping import consignment crosscheck, coordinating CIID and CIC examinations, and strengthening risk-based examination to reduce port clearance time.
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EPB data shows Bangladesh handicraft exports fell to $32.13 million in FY26 from $37.68 million in FY25, with weak global demand, rising input costs, reduced cash incentives, and competition from mechanised Indian and Chinese producers cited.
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AmeriBangla Corporation launches CottonPort, Bangladesh's first digital raw cotton market, at The Westin Dhaka, connecting local spinning mills directly with US cotton farmers to bypass middlemen and target 1,600 containers monthly by 2028.
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Unilever is restructuring its business, shedding food assets and focusing on beauty and personal care, as the traditional conglomerate model faces pressure from investors seeking focused companies.
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UK High Commission letter dated 19 August 2026 confirms Bangladesh retains duty-free access to 92% of UK goods after LDC graduation, with relaxed rules of origin for garment exporters.
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Import Policy Order 2026-2029 introduces free trade zones and central bonded warehouses, aiming to position Bangladesh as a regional trade and re-export hub ahead of LDC graduation.
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Import Policy Order 2026-2029 formally defines expatriate Bangladeshi investors and eases capital machinery imports, with modern payment methods aligned to Bangladesh Bank forex rules.