UK Reaffirms £2 Billion Trade Finance Support for Bangladesh
The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its commitment to provide up to £2 billion in financing through UK Export Finance (UKEF), strengthening bilateral trade that reached £4.5 billion in 2025.
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Bangladesh Introduces Automated Verification For Savings Tools Payments
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.
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Alarming Rise of Non-Tariff Measures Hits Bangladesh Exports
Non-tariff measures now drive most trade costs globally, with developing countries facing a double burden of higher tariffs and increasingly complex regulatory compliance requirements.
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Bangladesh Trade Deficit Widens 17.4% in July-January FY26
Bangladesh's trade deficit widened by 17.44% in July-January of FY2025-26, as import payments grew faster than export receipts, putting additional pressure on foreign exchange reserves.
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Bangladesh Export Freight Costs Triple as Mideast Conflict and Shipping Lines Squeeze Bookings
Bangladesh's export sector faces sharply higher ocean freight rates as Mideast conflict chokes shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Freight to the Middle East tripled to $6,000 per container, while US-bound rates jumped to $11,400. Shipping lines are cutting Bangladesh bookings.
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FICCI President Calls for Predictable Policies to Attract $15 Billion FDI to Bangladesh
FICCI President Rupali Chowdhury has called for predictable policies, better logistics, and reliable energy to attract FDI, revealing Bangladesh's FDI-to-GDP ratio is just 0.29% compared to Vietnam's 4.23%. FICCI targets $15 billion annual FDI by 2030.
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China Becomes Bangladesh's Second-Largest FDI Source as Industrial Footprint Widens
China has become Bangladesh's second-largest source of net FDI, accounting for over 18% of total inflows in 2025. Chinese cumulative investment approached $2 billion as focus shifts from infrastructure to industrial manufacturing, including the CEIZ at Anwara.
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PM Tarique Rahman Pledges Dedicated Industrial FSRU and 14-Day Business Approvals
PM Tarique Rahman has pledged a dedicated FSRU for industrial gas supply, 14-day business approvals, 24/7 customs at Chattogram Port, and e-visas for investors. The announcements came at a meeting with business leaders targeting $100 billion exports by 2030.
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Importers Blamed for 80 Percent of Port Clearance Delays at Chattogram Despite Automation
A CCH review reveals importers account for 80% of port clearance delays at Chattogram, with AEO green channel consignments taking 271 hours. Customs automation benefits are being limited by importer-side delays.
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Petrobangla Denies Gas Price Hike Plans Amid Public Speculation and Energy Crisis
Petrobangla has denied plans to increase gas prices, issuing a public notice urging people not to be misled by speculative reports. The clarification comes amid the ongoing gas crisis and rising LNG spot prices.
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US Special Envoy Sergio Gor Concludes Bangladesh Visit Pledging Stronger Economic Ties
US Special Envoy Sergio Gor concluded his three-day Bangladesh visit, pledging stronger strategic and economic ties. Meetings with PM Tarique Rahman and Foreign Minister covered trade, investment, and Rohingya support.
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Bangladesh LNG Spot Prices Surge 34 Percent as Long-Term Suppliers Suspend Cargoes
Bangladesh's LNG struggle has deepened as long-term suppliers suspend cargoes and spot prices surge 34%. Petrobangla paid $22.35/MMBTu for spot LNG, compared to $11-12/MMBTu from contracted suppliers. Only 2 of 5 spot tender attempts succeeded.
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EPA with Japan: What Bangladesh Gains from Trade Agreement
Bangladesh-Japan EPA eliminates tariffs on 91% of garment export lines, creating new opportunities for RMG exporters in the $1.5 billion Japanese market. Key sectors and benefits analyzed.