146 news articles tagged with "Apparel Export"
Bangladesh's labour market in Malaysia faces renewed pressure as BAIRA alleges 'planned conspiracy' using fake demand letters and misinformation to undermine the recruitment process.
The 18th BRICS summit produced a 140-point declaration but columnist asks whether the bloc is underperforming in translating economic weight into institutional outcomes.
Citizens for National Interest (CNI) has opposed the proposed 765 kV Indian electricity transmission corridor through Bangladesh, demanding reciprocity and sovereignty safeguards.
Fuel price hike has raised fears of further rises in essential commodity prices in Dhaka markets, as traders warn that increased transport costs will eventually be passed to consumers.
State Minister Amit says fuel prices were adjusted to prevent smuggling to neighbouring countries, with diesel at full international pricing should be Tk 205/litre vs actual Tk 135.
Prolonged monsoon in Pabna has submerged 187 hectares of farmland, destroyed 41.4 hectares of crops worth Tk 3.46 crore, and delayed early onion cultivation beyond the optimal planting window.
Bangladesh has approved three metro-rail megaprojects at Tk 2.5 trillion. Columnist questions whether the abnormal costs and cost escalations are justified given the country's debt servicing burden.
Smuggled tea sold at Tk 200-220/kg is undercutting legal auction tea at Tk 290-300/kg, putting Bangladesh's tea industry under pressure as the commerce ministry forms advisory committee.
The WTO World Trade Report 2026 warns that eroding the multilateral trade system could cost global GDP up to 10%, with LDCs facing the heaviest losses. Bangladesh's LDC graduation makes the stakes critical.
Bangladesh's Universal Pension Scheme needs an exit plan for private sector workers, as 99% of RMG employees surveyed are uninterested due to inability to access funds during financial hardship.
BAFFA has urged the government not to allow 100% foreign ownership in freight forwarding without an economic impact assessment, warning it could shift logistics income abroad and disadvantage local SMEs.
BSEC has allowed CDBL to work as mutual fund custodian, expanding its portfolio beyond depository services amid criticism of existing MF custodians for fund management failures.