Tag: Trade Policy

139 news articles tagged with "Trade Policy"

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.

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.

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.

Agriculture & Food ★ Editor's Pick Sep 08, 2026

Bangladesh Govt Halves Aromatic Rice Export Quota to Curb Domestic Price Hike

Bangladesh government halved aromatic rice export quota for 278 exporters as domestic Chinigura prices surged 21% to Tk 230/kg, with only 5.3% of approved volume shipped by August 30.

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.

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

Bangladesh Targets 20% Electricity from Renewables by 2030: State Minister Amit

Bangladesh targets 20% electricity from renewables by 2030 and 30% by 2040, with rooftop solar contributing 5,500MW. Rampal coal unit replaced with 460MW solar project to protect Sundarbans.

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.

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