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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.
🤝 Trade & Commerce
Bangladesh proposes FTA with New Zealand during Commerce Secretary Md Ataur Rahman Khan Wellington visit. Seeks RCEP accession support, agricultural cooperation, and dairy investment in SEZs.
🤝 Trade & Commerce
Bangladesh seeks Australia support for RCEP accession and bilateral FTA during Commerce Secretary Md Ataur Rahman Khan Canberra visit. Australia to consult stakeholders on FTA proposal.
👕 RMG & Textile
20 Bangladeshi apparel and textile companies showcase at SOURCING at MAGIC 2026 in Las Vegas Aug 10-12. EPB-supported pavilion draws 8,500 visitors including 73% high-level buyers from 70 countries.
📊 Economy & Finance
Bangladesh gross forex reserves rise to $37.11 billion (BPM6: $32.31 billion) as of August 13, 2026. Continued recovery from 2023 trough. 6-7 months import cover above IMF benchmark.
💼 Investment & FDI
ADB and Bangladesh plan over $1 billion annual investments aligned with IGND initiative. ADB VP Yingming Yang met Finance Minister Amir Khosru, BB Governor Mostaqur Rahman, and other senior ministers during 5-day visit.
⚖️ Policy & Regulation
Bangladesh Bank consolidates all import-related foreign exchange regulations into single circular, updating FE Circular No. 33. One-year validity under Section 20(3) of Foreign Exchange Regulation Act 1947.
👕 RMG & Textile
17 Bangladeshi companies including NZ Denim, Hoorain HTF, Nexgen Apparel, and 12 EPB Pavilion exhibitors participate in Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris 2026 at Paris Le Bourget, Aug 31-Sep 1.
💡 Tech & Innovation
Bangladesh Bank instructs all banks, MFS providers, and PSPs to integrate P2P transfers via Bangla QR by October 31 for November 1 rollout. Bangla QR daily volume Tk 50-60cr, 8.6x growth in 6 months.
⚖️ Policy & Regulation
Bangladesh government plans fiscal year shift from July-June to April-March to avoid monsoon-related project delays. Finance Minister Amir Khosru instructed Budget Wing to prepare proposal. Tk 9.38 lakh cr budget at stake.
🤝 Trade & Commerce
Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir positions Bangladesh as future global halal hub at BIISS seminar. Malaysia cited as model. 5 strategic priorities: certification, industrial clusters, SMEs, branding, industry upgrades.
💼 Investment & FDI
A US-Bangladesh Business Council delegation is in Dhaka Aug 11-13 to explore investment in energy, technology, agriculture, and finance. AmCham separately pledged $5B over 5 years. PM Tarique Rahman welcomed the reform push.
💼 Investment & FDI
KOTRA expands Bangladesh role with $3.5M ODA project for 6 feasibility studies on new town development. June 2026 roadshow connected 40 Korean companies with 22 BD agencies. KEPZ cited as symbol of trust.