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.

Bangladesh wheat imports likely to fall 11 percent in 2026-27 USDA forecast 🌾 Agriculture & Food

Bangladesh Wheat Imports Likely Fall 11% In 2026-27: USDA

Bangladesh's wheat imports are likely to fall 11% in 2026-27 due to high global prices and large private sector stocks, even as consumption grows 4% to 78 lakh tonnes, says USDA.

📅 Sep 14, 2026 ⏱️ 6 min
Diversified power system as answer to Bangladesh energy crisis ⚖️ Policy & Regulation

Diversified Power System Is Bangladesh's Answer To Energy Crisis

Columnist Syed Fattahul Alim argues that Bangladesh's power crisis stems from over-dependence on imported fuels and single foreign suppliers, calling for diversification across domestic gas, renewables and storage.

📅 Sep 13, 2026 ⏱️ 6 min
Capital shortfall of 21 Bangladesh banks hits nearly Tk 3 lakh crore 📊 Economy & Finance ⚡ Breaking

Capital Shortfall Of 21 Bangladesh Banks Hits Nearly Tk 3 Lakh Crore

21 Bangladesh banks face a combined capital shortfall of nearly Tk 3 lakh crore, with banking sector CRAR at negative 3.17%, far below the international minimum of 12.5%.

📅 Sep 13, 2026 ⏱️ 6 min
Bangladesh large taxpayers unit revenue target hikes 60 percent as tax base narrows 📊 Economy & Finance

Bangladesh Tax Target Hikes 60% For Large Taxpayers As Base Narrows

Bangladesh's revenue target for FY27 has been set 46% above FY26, with VAT LTU target hiked 60% — but tax experts warn the narrow base and shrinking corporate landscape make this unrealistic.

📅 Sep 13, 2026 ⏱️ 6 min
Garment accessories makers seek Bangladesh Bank review of back-to-back LC procedures 👕 RMG & Textile

Garment Accessories Makers Seek BB Review Of Back-To-Back LC Procedures

CGAA has urged Bangladesh Bank to simplify back-to-back LC procedures for garment accessories exporters, citing prolonged delays, blocked working capital and unjustified discrepancy charges.

📅 Sep 13, 2026 ⏱️ 5 min
Rampal coal-fired power plant unit shutdown cuts Bangladesh generation by half 📊 Economy & Finance ⚡ Breaking

Rampal Power Plant Unit Shuts Down: Bangladesh Generation Halved Amid Adani Recovery

A technical fault at Rampal power plant's second unit has cut generation by half to below 600MW, even as Adani Power's Godda plant resumed supply after its own three-day shutdown.

📅 Sep 13, 2026 ⏱️ 5 min
Houthi control of Bab el-Mandeb strait impact on Bangladesh trade 🚢 Logistics & Shipping ⚡ Breaking

Houthi Control Of Bab el-Mandeb: What It Means For Bangladesh Trade

The Houthi seizure of Perim island in Bab el-Mandeb strait threatens Bangladesh's USD 46.45 billion trade with Europe, US and Middle East, with potential to disrupt fuel imports and RMG exports.

📅 Sep 13, 2026 ⏱️ 6 min
GPH Ispat to raise Tk 967.77 crore through rights shares for loan repayment 📊 Economy & Finance

GPH Ispat To Raise Tk 967.77 Crore Through Rights Shares For Loan Repayment

GPH Ispat will raise Tk 967.77 crore through a rights issue of 96.77 crore shares, with proceeds earmarked for loan repayment as the company recovers from a loss-making year.

📅 Sep 13, 2026 ⏱️ 5 min
Bangladesh Bank introduces KPI framework for bank CEOs performance evaluation ⚖️ Policy & Regulation ⚡ Breaking

Bangladesh Bank Introduces KPI Framework For Bank CEOs

Bangladesh Bank has introduced a KPI framework for bank MDs and CEOs, with assessment based on solvency, asset quality, governance, profitability and customer conduct.

📅 Sep 13, 2026 ⏱️ 5 min
LDCs lag behind in global trade in services UNCTAD report digitally deliverable services 🌏 Diplomacy & Trade Missions

LDCs Lag Behind In Global Trade In Services: UNCTAD Report

UNCTAD report shows LDCs including Bangladesh are falling behind in global trade in services, with digitally deliverable services representing only 16% of LDC services exports.

📅 Sep 12, 2026 ⏱️ 6 min
Bangladesh youth demographic dividend risk ageing before growing rich 📊 Economy & Finance

Is Bangladesh's Economy Ageing Before It Grows Rich?

Bangladesh faces the risk of ageing before it grows rich, with youth population declining, labour productivity at $8.7/hour, and 84% informal employment, argues M M Mahbub Hasan.

📅 Sep 12, 2026 ⏱️ 6 min
US Federal Reserve building - core inflation largest gain in four months 📊 Economy & Finance

US Core Inflation Posts Largest Gain In Four Months, Fed Rate Hike Bets Strengthen

US core inflation posted its largest gain in four months in August, with petrol prices jumping 3.9% and diesel surging 9.6%, reinforcing expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike next week.

📅 Sep 12, 2026 ⏱️ 5 min