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.
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Bangladesh and India discuss lifting yarn import restrictions through land ports, reopening border haats. Bilateral trade ~$13B. Commerce Minister Muktadir met Indian HC Trivedi. Joint task force proposed. Multi-source: FE+PA.
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Chattogram customs to auction 442 containers (2.4 lakh tonnes, Tk 9,000cr) abandoned at port for years. 18% of port capacity occupied. E-auction Aug 27-Sep 16. Goods from 2013-2024 include chemicals, machinery, fabrics.
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HSBC Bangladesh launches 10th Export Excellence Awards at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka, urging diversification beyond RMG. Four categories: RMG ($100m+), backward linkage ($50m+), non-traditional manufacturing ($10m+), services ($5m+). Deadline 20 Sep 2026.
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Commerce Minister Muktadir calls for integrated efforts to develop textile and jute sectors. Zhejiang Sci-Tech University symposium at JDPC Dhaka. AI and modern technology emphasis. RMG exports $38-39 billion.
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FBCCI calls for joint Chinese investment in food processing, pharma, jute, renewable energy to narrow $20B trade gap. Bangladesh exports below $1B to China annually. CCPIT delegation meets FBCCI.
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Trump White House report accuses Bangladesh and 40 nations of helping China evade US tariffs via transshipment. BGMEA President Mahmud Hasan Khan and BKMEA President Mohammad Hatem reject allegation citing 96% FOB export model.
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Bangladesh seeks Australia and New Zealand support for RCEP accession and proposes bilateral FTAs with both countries. Commerce Secretary Md Ataur Rahman Khan led the delegation to Canberra and Wellington.
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Bangladesh seeks Australia support for RCEP accession and bilateral FTA during Commerce Secretary Md Ataur Rahman Khan Canberra visit. Australia to consult stakeholders on FTA proposal.
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Bangladesh proposes FTA with New Zealand during Commerce Secretary Md Ataur Rahman Khan Wellington visit. Seeks RCEP accession support, agricultural cooperation, and dairy investment in SEZs.
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Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir positions Bangladesh as future global halal hub at BIISS seminar. Malaysia cited as model. 5 strategic priorities: certification, industrial clusters, SMEs, branding, industry upgrades.
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After US Supreme Court ruled Trump tariffs illegal, \$100B refunded to US buyers. Bangladeshi RMG exporters who absorbed 10-50% of tariff costs now want compensation. BGMEA, BKMEA leaders respond.
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BCMA signs technology transfer deal with Tangshan Huida Ceramics. Includes training for 1,200 engineers, joint R&D lab at BUST, and digital kiln upgrade for 14 factories. Sector targets $1B exports by 2030.