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 pursuing FTA with EU and accession to RCEP simultaneously. EU is largest export destination (21.5% of trade). Bilateral trade €23.3B. EBA utilisation 96%. RCEP covers 30% of global GDP.
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China exports climbed 23.9% year-on-year in July, with computer and related parts jumping 45.2%. Trade surplus reaches $687 billion through July, powered by AI capacity building and green tech demand.
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Pakistan allows pineapple imports from Bangladesh. New trade opportunity for agricultural exports. Step toward normalising trade relations. Bangladesh pineapple sector gets new market access.
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US refunded ~$100B in Trump tariffs collected under IEEPA. Supreme Court ruled Feb 2026 president exceeded authority. $128.68B in refunds processing. Section 301 tariffs on Bangladesh remain intact. 25-state lawsuit pending.
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FBCCI says Korea CEPA will boost Bangladesh exports. 97% products duty-free. Bilateral trade $1.39B. Bangladesh exports $492M, imports $903M. Korea imports $12B apparel annually, Bangladesh has 3% share. RMG biggest beneficiary.
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Bangladesh has a tariff edge in US apparel: 25.6% total vs China 35.6% and Vietnam 28.1%. 2025 exports $8.20B (+11.71%). But 2026 cooling (-8.08%). Cotton overexposure 61.61% vs Vietnam MMF 62.48%. TRQ, fibre diversification, compliance critical.
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Bangladesh and South Korea signed CEPA in Dhaka on August 4, 2026. 97% of Bangladeshi goods get preferential access to Korea. Exports were $421M in FY26, down 9% YoY.
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Md Fazlul Hoque appointed FBCCI administrator by Commerce Ministry. Former BKMEA President and Plummy Fashions MD. Must conduct free, fair election within 120 days. Replaces Md Abdur Rahim Khan effective June 27.
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Bangladesh signs Agreement on Reciprocal Trade with the US, securing 19% tariff rate but committing to $15B energy purchases, Boeing aircraft, and policy constraints on defence procurement.
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A CCH review reveals importers account for 80% of port clearance delays at Chattogram, with AEO green channel consignments taking 271 hours. Customs automation benefits are being limited by importer-side delays.
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Bangladesh and South Korea will sign a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in Dhaka on August 4, 2026, granting duty-free market access to most Bangladeshi products including garments, as the country secures its second full trade pact after the Japan EPA signed in February.
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The Bangladesh government will waive booth rent for small entrepreneurs at international trade fairs, announced Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir at a debriefing on the China-South Asia Expo and Kunming Import-Export Fair 2026 in Purbachal.