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's RMG sector, accounting for 84-85% of exports, faces declining competitiveness. Strategic priorities include product diversification, market expansion, technology adoption, and energy security.
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Despite signing a $3.7 billion aircraft purchase agreement and agreeing to buy higher-priced American wheat, Bangladesh now faces an additional 10% US tariff over alleged forced labor. Economists question what Bangladesh gained from trade concessions.
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Bangladesh's export competitiveness faces mounting challenges as RMG dominance creates structural vulnerability. With exports falling 5% in 2025, the country must diversify into pharmaceuticals, electronics, and light engineering while modernizing ports and energy infrastructure.
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Eastern Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Roads and Highways Department (RHD) to implement an electronic toll collection system, digitizing highway toll payments across Bangladesh.
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President Trump's latest tariffs of 10-12.5% on 60 countries over forced labor concerns mark just the beginning of a broader trade strategy. Bangladesh faces a 10% duty effective July 24, with more probes into excess capacity and IP theft on the horizon.
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India said it would continue engaging with the US to conclude a bilateral trade agreement after Washington imposed a 10% tariff on Indian imports. The duty is lower than the proposed 12.5% and excludes key sectors.
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Foodpanda Bangladesh has incurred losses of €111 million since launching operations in 2016, highlighting the challenges of the food delivery business model in emerging markets.
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Prime Bank has signed a partnership with Nissan to offer discounts on vehicle purchases for its clients, marking a new collaboration between banking and automotive sectors in Bangladesh.
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The Bangladesh government has set an ambitious $63.4 billion export target for FY2026-27, representing 15% growth over the previous year. Economists and industry leaders warn the goal may be difficult to achieve amid US tariffs, energy shortages, and sluggish global demand.
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Walton Hi-Tech Industries has signed a 3-year global distributorship agreement with Libya-based ASR Al Techniyah to export refrigerators, TVs, ACs, and washing machines to the North African market, marking another step in Walton's international expansion strategy.
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The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has set a 6% lower revenue target for Benapole Customs House as trade with India falls. Imports dropped 6% to 12.05 lakh tonnes due to trade restrictions, bilateral tensions, and 130 detected customs fraud cases in 6 months.
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Bangladesh exported 812 products to 202 markets earning $44.17 billion in FY25, the commerce minister told parliament, highlighting the country growing export footprint.