Tag: Bangladesh

307 news articles tagged with "Bangladesh"

Policy & Regulation ★ Editor's Pick Sep 24, 2026

When Tax Rules Become Trade Barriers: FE Editorial On Bangladesh's DTAA Reform Imperative For EU FTA

FE editorial argues Bangladesh must modernise its 42 DTAAs, align domestic tax procedures with international commitments, and integrate DTAA certification into the Bangladesh Single Window to make the country attractive for foreign investment.

Trade & Commerce ★ Editor's Pick Sep 24, 2026

RCEP Approves Ad Hoc Accession Working Group For Bangladesh: World's Largest Trade Bloc Moves Forward

RCEP has approved an Ad Hoc Accession Working Group for Bangladesh, Chile, Hong Kong China and Sri Lanka. Commerce ministry assessment shows Bangladesh's exports could increase by $3.26 billion if it joins the bloc.

Policy & Regulation ★ Editor's Pick Sep 24, 2026

Non-Existent Firm Imports 363 Tonnes Cigarette Raw Materials: Tk 2,450 Crore Revenue At Risk

NBR's CIC seized 48 tonnes of acetate tow at Chattogram Custom House imported by a non-existent firm, with total imports of 363 tonnes potentially putting Tk 2,450 crore in government revenue at risk.

Trade & Commerce ★ Editor's Pick Sep 24, 2026

Can The US Become A Top Import Source For Bangladesh? Agreement On Reciprocal Trade Sparks Debate

Bangladesh imports $18.19bn from China, $9.62bn from India, and $2.72bn from the US in FY25. The Agreement on Reciprocal Trade aims to narrow the $6bn trade gap, with Bangladesh committing to buy US LNG, wheat, soy, cotton and aircraft.

Leather & Footwear ★ Editor's Pick Sep 24, 2026

Bangladesh Leather Industry Needs To Move Up Value Chain: Commerce Secretary Outlines Roadmap

Bangladesh's commerce ministry is preparing a roadmap to move the leather industry up the value chain, focusing on environmental compliance, traceability, and technology transfer.

Economy & Finance ★ Editor's Pick Sep 24, 2026

Bangladesh Bank Raises Refund Cap For Depositors Of 4 Failing NBFIs To Tk 50 Lakh From Tk 10 Lakh

Bangladesh Bank raises depositor refund cap from Tk 10 lakh to Tk 50 lakh for four failing NBFIs (Aviva, Fareast, FAS, International Leasing), with tiered repayment for larger deposits.

Agriculture & Food ★ Editor's Pick Sep 24, 2026

Rising Costs And Falling Prices Push Bangladesh Poultry Farmers To The Brink: Daily Star Investigation

Bangladesh's poultry farmers face a perfect storm of rising feed costs (maize +24%, rice bran +27%, soybean meal +14%) and falling broiler prices, with farmers receiving only Tk 135-140/kg while consumers pay Tk 180/kg.

Tech & Innovation ★ Editor's Pick Sep 24, 2026

Banglalink Gets BTRC Approval For Limited Starlink Direct-To-Cell Service: Bangladesh First In South Asia

Banglalink receives BTRC approval to launch limited Starlink Direct-to-Cell service, making Bangladesh the first South Asian country to introduce satellite-to-mobile technology for 4G LTE handsets.

Policy & Regulation ★ Editor's Pick Sep 24, 2026

Phulbari Coalmine Development Under Profit-Sharing Plan With Landowners: Bangladesh Government

Bangladesh's EMRD outlines a comprehensive package deal for Phulbari coalmine development with profit-sharing for local landowners, aiming to reduce dependence on costly coal imports.

Diplomacy & Trade Missions ★ Editor's Pick Sep 24, 2026

PM Tarique Rahman And Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif Pledge Closer Bangladesh-Pakistan Ties At UNGA

PM Tarique Rahman and Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif held constructive bilateral discussions on the sidelines of the 81st UNGA session, pledging to advance Bangladesh-Pakistan relations based on mutual respect.

Tech & Innovation ★ Editor's Pick Sep 24, 2026

Meta Considers Opening Dhaka Office: Bangladesh Is 8th Largest Facebook User Base

Meta expressed interest in opening a Dhaka office, citing Bangladesh's position as the 8th largest Facebook user base. State Minister Shama Obaed confirmed Meta's interest at a UNGA press conference.

Diplomacy & Trade Missions ★ Editor's Pick Sep 24, 2026

PM Tarique Rahman Urges Faster Global Action As Sea Level Rise Threatens 10 Million Bangladeshis By 2050

PM Tarique Rahman warned at UNGA that a 25cm sea level rise by 2050 could submerge 4 per cent of Bangladesh's land and affect 10 million people, proposing four urgent climate actions to the international community.

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