158 news articles tagged with "Trade Policy"
Edible oil shortage persists across Bangladesh markets despite Tk5/litre price hike, with eggs, vegetables and sugar also soaring in price.
Non-operational companies dominated DSE's August gainers list, with Tung Hai Knitting +53.6% and GBB Power +50% leading. Bangladesh stock market was worst performer in region.
Bangladesh government has cut or waived the minimum tax on business turnover, aiming to reduce the financial burden on enterprises facing economic headwinds.
UK High Commission letter dated 19 August 2026 confirms Bangladesh retains duty-free access to 92% of UK goods after LDC graduation, with relaxed rules of origin for garment exporters.
Import Policy Order 2026-2029 introduces free trade zones and central bonded warehouses, aiming to position Bangladesh as a regional trade and re-export hub ahead of LDC graduation.
Import Policy Order 2026-2029 formally defines expatriate Bangladeshi investors and eases capital machinery imports, with modern payment methods aligned to Bangladesh Bank forex rules.
Bangladesh's leading industrial groups including DBL, PRAN-RFL, Akij Bashir, and MGI have installed over 600MW of rooftop solar capacity as energy crisis and buyer pressure drive adoption.
Non-tariff measures now drive most trade costs globally, with developing countries facing a double burden of higher tariffs and increasingly complex regulatory compliance requirements.
A CCH review reveals importers account for 80% of port clearance delays at Chattogram, with AEO green channel consignments taking 271 hours. Customs automation benefits are being limited by importer-side delays.
Russia has offered to supply urea fertilizer to Bangladesh at $10 lower per tonne than other suppliers, proposing 280,000 tonnes through BCIC. The offer was made during a meeting between Russian Chargé d'Affaires and Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir.
The Bangladesh government is planning to introduce an AI-based data analytics system to forecast essential commodity shortages by analysing 10 years of data. Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir said the platform would enable faster, better-informed decisions on commodity management.
An Indian parliamentary committee chaired by Shashi Tharoor has called for a diplomatic reset with Bangladesh, urging deeper engagement with PM Tarique Rahman's administration while addressing concerns over China's growing footprint including Mongla Port and RCEP accession.