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⚖️ Policy & Regulation
Bangladesh must continue preparing for LDC graduation even if the transition is deferred by a few years, CPD economist Mustafizur Rahman has warned. The UNGA is scheduled to decide on Bangladesh's deferral request in September 2026.
👕 RMG & Textile
Bangladesh's RMG sector must develop its own brands to move from a low-cost manufacturing hub to a recognized fashion origin, says Mohiuddin Rubel, founder of Bangladesh Apparel Voice. Strong local brands would deliver higher value addition and reduce dependence on foreign buyers.
🚢 Logistics & Shipping
More than 55% of Bangladesh's rivers and canals have lost functionality, forcing 77% of freight onto roads. DCCI President Taskeen Ahmed says waterway transport costs 55-60% less than road, urging revival of circular waterways.
💡 Tech & Innovation
Bangladesh Bank has introduced a bank-intermediary framework for cross-border digital payments, clearing the path for services like PayPal and Payoneer to operate in Bangladesh through local bank partnerships, with significant benefits for exporters, freelancers, and e-commerce businesses.
💼 Investment & FDI
The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase has approved two infrastructure contracts worth Tk 3.35 billion under BEZA for the National Special Economic Zone in Mirsarai, Chattogram, including Tk 1.23 billion for roads and Tk 2.12 billion for power networks.
💡 Tech & Innovation
Bangladesh Bank has introduced a bank-intermediated framework linking local banks with foreign payment providers. The guidelines enable AD banks to process outward remittances through partnerships with Cross-Border Digital Payment Service Providers (CDPSPs).
🚢 Logistics & Shipping
US-Bangla Airlines has unveiled a $1.5 billion fleet expansion plan to add 21 Boeing aircraft by end of 2027, including 15 Boeing 737-8 and 6 Boeing 737-800. The announcement was made at the 'Beyond with Boeing' event in Dhaka.
⚖️ Policy & Regulation
⚡ Breaking Bangladesh has approved a 13-year LNG import deal with US-based Gunvor USA LLC worth approximately Tk 714.95 billion. The deal will supply 78 cargoes of LNG from 2026 to 2039 under a government-to-government framework to meet the country's growing energy demand.
💼 Investment & FDI
Turkish textile manufacturer Sanko Group has announced a $300 million investment to build an integrated textile manufacturing facility in Bangladesh's Mirsarai industrial zone, following a meeting with Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on July 28, 2026.
📊 Economy & Finance
⚡ Breaking S&P Global has revised its long-term outlook on Bangladesh to negative from stable, citing persistent weakness in the domestic banking sector, fiscal constraints, and elevated risks from volatile global energy markets. The agency projected annual GDP growth to average 4.5 percent over the next three years, well below the government's recent growth targets.
💼 Investment & FDI
Bangladesh government has proposed a Tk 661.50 crore project to merge all One Stop Service (OSS) portals into a unified BanglaBiz platform. The initiative, awaiting PMO approval, targets 3-day business approvals by 2030 and includes Unique Business ID (UBID) for all enterprises.
📊 Economy & Finance
Bangladesh is likely to announce the 9th national pay scale only after IMF loan negotiations conclude in October. The IMF has advised a two-year deferral, citing weak revenue mobilisation and fiscal pressures. The National Pay Commission had recommended 100-140% salary increases.
📊 Economy & Finance
Bangladesh left Tk 1.08 trillion of ADP funds unspent in 11 months of FY2025-26, with execution rate falling to 48% from 92.74% in FY2022. GDP growth contracted to 2.22% in Q3 FY2026 as industrial output turned negative, according to Planning Commission and BBS data.