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227 news articles tagged with "BGMEA"

Economy & Finance ★ Editor's Pick Sep 13, 2026

Capital Shortfall Of 21 Bangladesh Banks Hits Nearly Tk 3 Lakh Crore

21 Bangladesh banks face a combined capital shortfall of nearly Tk 3 lakh crore, with banking sector CRAR at negative 3.17%, far below the international minimum of 12.5%.

Logistics & Shipping ★ Editor's Pick Sep 13, 2026

Houthi Control Of Bab el-Mandeb: What It Means For Bangladesh Trade

The Houthi seizure of Perim island in Bab el-Mandeb strait threatens Bangladesh's USD 46.45 billion trade with Europe, US and Middle East, with potential to disrupt fuel imports and RMG exports.

Policy & Regulation ★ Editor's Pick Sep 13, 2026

Bangladesh Bank Introduces KPI Framework For Bank CEOs

Bangladesh Bank has introduced a KPI framework for bank MDs and CEOs, with assessment based on solvency, asset quality, governance, profitability and customer conduct.

Economy & Finance ★ Editor's Pick Sep 11, 2026

Adani Power Plant Unit Trips, Deepening Bangladesh Power Crisis

A technical fault at the Adani Jharkhand plant has cut Bangladesh's imported power supply by more than half, exacerbating the country's ongoing power crisis driven by gas and coal shortages.

Investment & FDI ★ Editor's Pick Sep 11, 2026

Bangladesh Unveils $1.85 Billion Green Transition Plan With Just Transition Chapter

Bangladesh has unveiled a $1.85 billion green transition investment plan, becoming the first Asian country to embed a Just Transition chapter in its NDC 3.0 ahead of COP31.

Policy & Regulation ★ Editor's Pick Sep 10, 2026

Bangladesh Drafts Policy to Award 7% Edge to Unsolicited State Asset Investors

Bangladesh's draft policy on state asset privatisation offers a 7% bid advantage to unsolicited investors, with 44 state-owned enterprises lined up for transfer, lease or sale.

Investment & FDI ★ Editor's Pick Sep 10, 2026

AmCham Bangladesh: Energy Roadmap Key to Attracting $5bn US Investment

AmCham Bangladesh President Syed Mohammad Kamal has called for an energy security roadmap and enabling investment climate to attract $5 billion more in US investment over the next 4-5 years.

Trade & Commerce ★ Editor's Pick Sep 09, 2026

Oil Prices Fly Blind as Hormuz Enigma Deepens: Brent Crude Breaches $100

Brent crude breached $100/barrel as Strait of Hormuz oil flow estimates range wildly from 6M to 17M barrels/day. The uncertainty is creating a risk premium that directly affects Bangladesh's LNG and energy import costs.

Trade & Commerce ★ Editor's Pick Sep 09, 2026

Smaller Firms Pay 20% of Goods Value in Import Requirements: UNCTAD Report

UNCTAD report shows smaller firms in developing countries pay 20% of goods value in import requirements. SME interest rates in developing economies average 15.8% vs 6.3% developed. Strait of Hormuz disruptions worsening costs.

Trade & Commerce ★ Editor's Pick Sep 08, 2026

Circular Economy Vital for Bangladesh Green Export Growth: BUILD Study

Bangladesh's transition to circular economy is becoming an economic necessity, with formal plastic-to-textile recycling potentially adding $4-5 billion to annual garment exports, says BUILD study.

Trade & Commerce ★ Editor's Pick Sep 08, 2026

World Bank Recommends Phased Tariff Reform to Boost Bangladesh Trade Competitiveness

World Bank recommends Bangladesh reduce para-tariffs, pursue deeper trade agreements with RCEP/ASEAN, and combine domestic reforms with preferential market access ahead of LDC graduation.

Agriculture & Food ★ Editor's Pick Sep 07, 2026

Bangladesh Potato Exports Halve as Mideast War Drives Up Shipping Costs Fourfold

Bangladesh potato exports nearly halved in FY2025-26 as Middle East war pushed container freight rates fourfold from $2,500 to $10,000. Exports fell 49% to 20,604 tonnes, earnings dropped 37.8% to $8.89M.

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