BD Exports FY2026-27 YTD (July-August) $9.16B +5.4% YoY BD Exports FY2025-26 (Full Year) $48.00B -0.6% YoY RMG Export (HS 61+62) $38.70B 80.6% of exports Top Destination United States $9.05B (+4.1%) Jute (HS 53) $751M Footwear (HS 64) $1.22B Leather Goods (HS 42) $400M Pharma (HS 30) $238M BGMEA Members 4,275 Japan EPA Active Feb 2026 EU EBA Duty-Free HS Codes 7,498 BD Exports FY2026-27 YTD (July-August) $9.16B +5.4% YoY BD Exports FY2025-26 (Full Year) $48.00B -0.6% YoY RMG Export (HS 61+62) $38.70B 80.6% of exports Top Destination United States $9.05B (+4.1%) Jute (HS 53) $751M Footwear (HS 64) $1.22B Leather Goods (HS 42) $400M Pharma (HS 30) $238M BGMEA Members 4,275 Japan EPA Active Feb 2026 EU EBA Duty-Free HS Codes 7,498
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Bangladesh Export & Trade News

Breaking news, industry insights, policy updates, and market intelligence on Bangladesh's export economy — RMG, pharmaceuticals, leather, jute, agriculture, and emerging sectors. Curated for trade professionals, exporters, buyers, and policymakers.

LNG import terminal. Bangladesh LNG subsidy hit Tk 10,300 crore in first three months of FY27. 📊 Economy & Finance ⚡ Breaking

Bangladesh LNG Subsidy Hits Tk 10,300 Crore In First Three Months Of FY27: Petrobangla Data

Bangladesh's LNG subsidy hit Tk 10,300 crore in July-September FY27, with the latest Tk 3,000 crore tranche released on September 21.

📅 Sep 26, 2026 ⏱️ 8 min
Salt farmers working in fields in Cox's Bazar. Climate shocks caused production to fall 28% below target, pushing prices up 50%. 🌾 Agriculture & Food ⚡ Breaking

Climate Shocks Hit Bangladesh Salt Production: Prices Up 50% As FY26 Output Falls 28% Below Target

Climate shocks caused Bangladesh's salt production to fall 28% below target in FY26, pushing prices up 50%. Cox's Bazar salt farmers hit hardest.

📅 Sep 26, 2026 ⏱️ 7 min
Kaptai hydroelectric power plant. PDB plans Tk 870 crore project to restore 20-30MW capacity. 📊 Economy & Finance

Bangladesh PDB Plans Tk 870 Crore Project To Restore 20-30MW At Kaptai Power Plant

Bangladesh PDB plans Tk 870 crore project to restore 20-30MW at Kaptai hydroelectric power plant, where units currently produce only 35-40MW against 50MW capacity.

📅 Sep 26, 2026 ⏱️ 7 min
Spanish and Bangladeshi business representatives attend a seminar on trade and investment opportunities in Bangladesh in Madrid. 🌏 Diplomacy & Trade Missions

Spain Business Community Sees Huge Trade And Investment Potential In Bangladesh

Spain's business community sees significant trade and investment potential in Bangladesh across textiles, pharmaceuticals, infrastructure, and renewable energy sectors.

📅 Sep 25, 2026 ⏱️ 7 min
Bangladesh Bank issues Letters of Intent to five digital banks including bKash Digital Bank, Nova Digital Bank (Banglalink), and Boost Digital Bank (Robi Axiata). 📊 Economy & Finance ⚡ Breaking

Bangladesh Bank Issues Letters Of Intent To Five Digital Banks: bKash, Banglalink, Robi Among Approved Entities

Bangladesh Bank issues Letters of Intent to five digital banks including bKash Digital Bank, Nova Digital Bank (Banglalink), and Boost Digital Bank (Robi), allowing them to begin preparations for fully online banking operations.

📅 Sep 24, 2026 ⏱️ 8 min
Tax rules and trade barriers conceptual image. Bangladesh's outdated DTAAs are emerging as non-tariff barriers in EU FTA negotiations. ⚖️ Policy & Regulation ⚡ Breaking

When Tax Rules Become Trade Barriers: FE Editorial On Bangladesh's DTAA Reform Imperative For EU FTA

FE editorial argues Bangladesh must modernise its 42 DTAAs, align domestic tax procedures with international commitments, and integrate DTAA certification into the Bangladesh Single Window to make the country attractive for foreign investment.

📅 Sep 24, 2026 ⏱️ 8 min
Bangladesh salt production in Cox's Bazar. The government approved 150,000 tonnes of unrefined salt imports ahead of the November-May production season. 🌾 Agriculture & Food

Bangladesh Approves 150,000 Tonnes Salt Imports Before Peak Season: Local Farmers And Refiners Concerned

Bangladesh's Office of the Chief Controller of Imports and Exports approved 150,000 tonnes of unrefined salt imports for 251 BSCIC mills, citing possible supply shortfall. Local salt farmers say existing stocks are sufficient for 4 months.

📅 Sep 24, 2026 ⏱️ 8 min
RCEP trade bloc logo and accession process. Bangladesh, Chile, Hong Kong China and Sri Lanka's accession process advanced with Ad Hoc Working Group approval. 🤝 Trade & Commerce ⚡ Breaking

RCEP Approves Ad Hoc Accession Working Group For Bangladesh: World's Largest Trade Bloc Moves Forward

RCEP has approved an Ad Hoc Accession Working Group for Bangladesh, Chile, Hong Kong China and Sri Lanka. Commerce ministry assessment shows Bangladesh's exports could increase by $3.26 billion if it joins the bloc.

📅 Sep 24, 2026 ⏱️ 8 min
Seized goods at Chattogram Custom House. NBR's CIC detected 363 tonnes of cigarette raw materials imported by non-existent firm Unique Traders. ⚖️ Policy & Regulation ⚡ Breaking

Non-Existent Firm Imports 363 Tonnes Cigarette Raw Materials: Tk 2,450 Crore Revenue At Risk

NBR's CIC seized 48 tonnes of acetate tow at Chattogram Custom House imported by a non-existent firm, with total imports of 363 tonnes potentially putting Tk 2,450 crore in government revenue at risk.

📅 Sep 24, 2026 ⏱️ 8 min
Container terminal showing Bangladesh's import trade. The Agreement on Reciprocal Trade with the US could shift Bangladesh's sourcing patterns. 🤝 Trade & Commerce ⚡ Breaking

Can The US Become A Top Import Source For Bangladesh? Agreement On Reciprocal Trade Sparks Debate

Bangladesh imports $18.19bn from China, $9.62bn from India, and $2.72bn from the US in FY25. The Agreement on Reciprocal Trade aims to narrow the $6bn trade gap, with Bangladesh committing to buy US LNG, wheat, soy, cotton and aircraft.

📅 Sep 24, 2026 ⏱️ 8 min
Suzuki motorcycle manufactured by RANCON Motor Bikes Limited in Bangladesh. The company plans stock market listing with Lion City Advisory and CBC Capital. 📊 Economy & Finance

RANCON Motor Bikes Limited Plans Stock Market Listing: Suzuki Distributor Goes Public In Bangladesh

RANCON Motor Bikes plans stock market listing with Lion City Advisory as adviser and CBC Capital & Equity Management as issue manager, after Suzuki became Bangladesh's top-selling motorcycle brand in 2025.

📅 Sep 24, 2026 ⏱️ 8 min
10th Bangladesh Leather and Footwear Expo 2026 at International Convention City Bashundhara. Commerce Secretary Md Ataur Rahman Khan announced a roadmap to move the leather industry up the value chain. 👞 Leather & Footwear ⚡ Breaking

Bangladesh Leather Industry Needs To Move Up Value Chain: Commerce Secretary Outlines Roadmap

Bangladesh's commerce ministry is preparing a roadmap to move the leather industry up the value chain, focusing on environmental compliance, traceability, and technology transfer.

📅 Sep 24, 2026 ⏱️ 8 min