Tag: Trade & Commerce

8 news articles tagged with "Trade & Commerce"

Trade & Commerce ★ Editor's Pick Aug 18, 2026

HSBC Bangladesh Launches 10th Export Excellence Awards, Urges Diversification Beyond RMG

HSBC Bangladesh launches 10th Export Excellence Awards at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka, urging diversification beyond RMG. Four categories: RMG ($100m+), backward linkage ($50m+), non-traditional manufacturing ($10m+), services ($5m+). Deadline 20 Sep 2026.

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

Chattogram Customs to Auction Tk 9,000 Crore Abandoned Goods at Port

Chattogram customs to auction 442 containers (2.4 lakh tonnes, Tk 9,000cr) abandoned at port for years. 18% of port capacity occupied. E-auction Aug 27-Sep 16. Goods from 2013-2024 include chemicals, machinery, fabrics.

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

Bangladesh and India Discuss Lifting Yarn Import Curbs and Reopening Border Haats

Bangladesh and India discuss lifting yarn import restrictions through land ports, reopening border haats. Bilateral trade ~$13B. Commerce Minister Muktadir met Indian HC Trivedi. Joint task force proposed. Multi-source: FE+PA.

Trade & Commerce Aug 17, 2026

Commerce Minister Muktadir Calls for Integrated Efforts to Develop Textile and Jute Sectors

Commerce Minister Muktadir calls for integrated efforts to develop textile and jute sectors. Zhejiang Sci-Tech University symposium at JDPC Dhaka. AI and modern technology emphasis. RMG exports $38-39 billion.

Trade & Commerce Aug 15, 2026

Trump White House Report Accuses Bangladesh of China Tariff Evasion via Transshipment

Trump White House report accuses Bangladesh and 40 nations of helping China evade US tariffs via transshipment. BGMEA President Mahmud Hasan Khan and BKMEA President Mohammad Hatem reject allegation citing 96% FOB export model.

Trade & Commerce Aug 12, 2026

Bangladesh Eyes Global Halal Hub Status Leveraging ASEAN Experience, Says Commerce Minister Muktadir

Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir positions Bangladesh as future global halal hub at BIISS seminar. Malaysia cited as model. 5 strategic priorities: certification, industrial clusters, SMEs, branding, industry upgrades.

$Syria's Textile Industry Eyes Comeback at Nas Tex 2026 as Factories Reopen and Investors Return$

Diplomacy & Trade Missions Jul 25, 2026

Syria's Textile Industry Eyes Comeback at Nas Tex 2026 as Factories Reopen and Investors Return

After more than a decade of war, Syria is rebuilding its textile industry. At Nas Tex 2026, 300+ companies from 20 countries explored investment opportunities. With 24,000 textile establishments (only 56.8% operating) and Chinese investment returning, Syria aims to reclaim its position as a major Middle East textile producer.

Trade & Commerce Jul 25, 2026

Benapole Revenue Target Cut 6% as India Trade Slumps and Customs Fraud Cases Surge

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has set a 6% lower revenue target for Benapole Customs House as trade with India falls. Imports dropped 6% to 12.05 lakh tonnes due to trade restrictions, bilateral tensions, and 130 detected customs fraud cases in 6 months.

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