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.
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⚖️ Policy & Regulation
Bangladesh has introduced automated Account Verification System for savings certificates and bonds, with 9 of 11 national savings schemes now processed automatically for 39 lakh+ customers.
📊 Economy & Finance
Sammilito Islami Bank PLC, formed by merging five troubled shariah-based lenders, has filed nearly 10,000 lawsuits to recover defaulted loans, with a forensic audit nearing completion to identify those responsible for irregularities under previous management.
🌾 Agriculture & Food
Agriculture Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid says warehouses are well-stocked and the government is working to ensure fair prices for farmers through the Farmer Card initiative and expanded cold storage.
📊 Economy & Finance
Bangladesh's FY26 import bill rose 10% to $75.20 billion, driven by 107% surge in petroleum costs and 42% rise in fertiliser payments due to Iran war — not by investment demand.
💡 Tech & Innovation
BRAC University has launched the Centre for Energy and Logistics (CEL), an interdisciplinary platform focusing on education, research, and policy engagement in energy and logistics sectors critical to Bangladesh.
💡 Tech & Innovation
Bangladesh sees 45.6% growth in 5G-enabled handsets to 14.68 million as Grameenphone and Robi lead adoption, with Robi carrying the highest 5G traffic volumes.
📊 Economy & Finance
The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) has acknowledged a factual error in its factory closure data, issuing a correction after the statistics drew significant attention.
📊 Economy & Finance
Meghna Bank has received BSEC approval to raise Tk 400 crore through a 7-year subordinated bond, strengthening its Tier-II capital base under Basel III framework.
🤝 Trade & Commerce
Unilever is restructuring its business, shedding food assets and focusing on beauty and personal care, as the traditional conglomerate model faces pressure from investors seeking focused companies.
👕 RMG & Textile
Bangladesh garment exports rose 11% to $10.10 billion in April-June 2026, but the central bank warns of rising production costs and intensifying competition from rival exporting countries.
💡 Tech & Innovation
Bangladesh and KOICA signed a $13 million grant agreement to develop technology experts with a focus on AI, implemented by Hi-Tech Park Authority from 2026 to 2029.
🤝 Trade & Commerce
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.
⚖️ Policy & Regulation
Bangladesh government has cut or waived the minimum tax on business turnover, aiming to reduce the financial burden on enterprises facing economic headwinds.