Tag: LDC Graduation

132 news articles tagged with "LDC Graduation"

Logistics & Shipping ★ Editor's Pick Sep 09, 2026

Feasibility Study Completed for Chattogram-Dhaka Electric Train: PM Tarique

PM Tarique Rahman announced feasibility study completion for Chattogram-Dhaka electric train in Parliament. Dual-gauge double-track projects for Tongi-Akhaura and Laksam-Chattogram sections also progressing.

Diplomacy & Trade Missions ★ Editor's Pick Sep 09, 2026

Bangladesh and Hong Kong Sign Investment Protection Agreement at Belt and Road Summit

Bangladesh and Hong Kong signed an Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (IPPA) at the Belt and Road Summit 2026. Hong Kong is Bangladesh's 7th-largest FDI source with $750M invested over 5 years.

RMG & Textile ★ Editor's Pick Sep 09, 2026

Keya Group Lays Off 613 Workers at Four Gazipur Factories Amid Banking, Gas Crises

Keya Group laid off 613 workers at four Gazipur factories citing banking complications, gas supply disconnection and excess workforce. Workers receive dues within 30 working days under Section 20 of Bangladesh Labour Act 2006.

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

BEPZA Economic Zone-2 Makes Export Debut with $50,000 Machinery Shipment

BEPZA Economic Zone-2 in Mirsharai, Chattogram made its export debut with Lee's Tobacco Machinery shipping $50,000 worth of machinery to Indonesia on 8 September 2026.

Investment & FDI ★ Editor's Pick Sep 08, 2026

Invest Bangladesh Launches as Apex Agency Unifying BIDA, BEZA and PPPA

Invest Bangladesh launched on 20 August 2026, merging BIDA, BEZA and PPPA under one apex investment agency to simplify investor journey and facilitate over 100 state-owned assets for commercial use.

Logistics & Shipping ★ Editor's Pick Sep 08, 2026

Bangladesh to Buy 6 More Spot LNG Cargoes for October Delivery

Bangladesh moves to buy 6 more spot LNG cargoes for October delivery as contracted suppliers cease LNG deliveries due to Strait of Hormuz disruptions. RPGCL floated tenders.

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.

Policy & Regulation ★ Editor's Pick Sep 08, 2026

No Tax Collection Through Harassment, Promises Bangladesh Finance Minister

Finance Minister Amir Khosru promises no tax harassment, vows to consult taxpayers for business-friendly tax system. NBR instructed to focus on outstanding dues recovery and pending case settlements.

RMG & Textile ★ Editor's Pick Sep 08, 2026

Bangladesh Withdraws Bond Facility for Yarn Import to Boost Local Textile Mills

Bangladesh NBR withdraws direct duty-free bond facility for 10-30 count yarn import, requiring bank guarantee instead. BTMA hails decision that could shift Tk30,000cr annual imports to local mills.

Diplomacy & Trade Missions ★ Editor's Pick Sep 08, 2026

Bangladesh FM Khalilur Rahman Begins Journey as UNGA President

Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman assumed presidency of 81st UNGA session on Tuesday night, marking a major diplomatic milestone. Theme: 'Restoring trust, managing transformation: A UN that delivers for all'.

Economy & Finance ★ Editor's Pick Sep 08, 2026

Bangladesh PMI Falls Below 50 in August as Manufacturing and Services Contract

Bangladesh PMI fell to 49.9 in August 2026, contracting for the first time in 22 months as manufacturing and services weakened amid energy crisis. Agriculture continued expansion.

Policy & Regulation ★ Editor's Pick Sep 08, 2026

Bangladesh Energy Crisis: Some Relief in 2027, More in 2028, Crisis-Free by 2030

Bangladesh government outlines 3-phase energy crisis plan: some relief by 2027, more by 2028, crisis-free by 2030. Includes 150 new gas wells, 2 new FSRUs, and 4,000MW from furnace oil plants.

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