37 news articles tagged with "Dhaka"
The Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) and India's TEXPROCIL (Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council) have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen bilateral textile trade between the two countries.
Chinese companies drove approximately two-thirds of all new investments in Bangladesh's Export Processing Zones during FY2025-26, underscoring China's growing role as a key source of foreign direct investment in the country's manufacturing sector.
BSRM, Bangladesh's largest steel manufacturer, has announced plans to invest Tk10,000 crore in a new flat steel plant aimed at reducing the country's dependence on imported steel products for construction and manufacturing.
The International Monetary Fund has projected Bangladesh's GDP growth to slow to 3.5% in FY2027, warning it could weaken further to below 3% over the medium term unless the country undertakes decisive reforms in revenue mobilization, banking sector, and fiscal management.
The International Monetary Fund has conducted a review of Bangladesh's external debt risks, noting concerns about slow loan disbursements and the country's ability to manage its growing external obligations amid economic headwinds.
The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) is building a comprehensive industry database to support investment-friendly policymaking, aiming to provide data-driven insights for attracting and retaining foreign direct investment.
Saudi Arabia has signaled strong interest in investing in Bangladesh's logistics and port infrastructure, as the two countries explore deeper economic cooperation in trade, shipping, and supply chain development.
Bangladesh Bank has eased foreign borrowing regulations for fully foreign-owned companies, allowing them to more easily obtain loans from parent firms, affiliates, and shareholders. The move aims to attract more FDI by guaranteeing low-cost foreign financing for foreign-owned industrial enterprises.
BGMEA and the Overseas Chinese Association in Bangladesh (OCAIB) held a significant meeting on July 11, 2026 at the BGMEA Complex in Uttara to explore joint investment, technological modernization, and sustainable industrial development in Bangladesh's RMG sector. Discussions covered circular fashion, renewable energy, carbon trading, and AI-based manufacturing technologies.
A B2B workshop titled 'Latest Italian Technology of Spinning, Weaving and Finishing — A Way Forward to Stronger Bangladesh-Italy Business Cooperation' was held on July 7, 2026 in Dhaka. BGMEA Director Shah Rayeed Chowdhury highlighted the potential for Italian investment in Bangladesh's non-cotton textile industry.
BGMEA and a World Bank Mission delegation held a bilateral meeting on June 29, 2026 at the BGMEA Complex in Uttara to discuss the digitalization of Bangladesh's port and maritime trade logistics. The agenda focused on enhancing seaport capacity, modernizing customs clearance, and reducing RMG export lead times.
Exports through Bangladesh's key land port of Benapole fell by nearly 50% in FY2025-26 as India-imposed trade restrictions deepened the crisis for bilateral commerce between the two neighboring countries.