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🤝 Trade & Commerce
Chattogram Customs House seized 467 consignments and filed 270 cases over suspected false declarations in Q1 FY27, recovering Tk 58.2 crore as enforcement jumped 83.6 percent year on year.
📊 Economy & Finance
Economist Ashikur Rahman argues Bangladesh economic recovery requires political settlement. Three structural fractures: banking (33% NPL), energy (capacity payments), revenue (tax-to-GDP below 7%). Policy tinkering insufficient.
⚖️ Policy & Regulation
Bangladesh Bank requires NBFI borrowers to withdraw pending lawsuits against government, BB, or finance companies before receiving policy support. Affidavit required. Move aims to reduce financial sector litigation.
🤝 Trade & Commerce
FBCCI calls for joint Chinese investment in food processing, pharma, jute, renewable energy to narrow $20B trade gap. Bangladesh exports below $1B to China annually. CCPIT delegation meets FBCCI.
💼 Investment & FDI
UAE-based Bangladeshi expats plan Tk 1,000cr investment in Islamic banking, food processing, solar, tourism, education, healthcare. CIP-Business Association presents 15 proposals including UAE visa problem resolution.
👕 RMG & Textile
Bangladesh and Netherlands sign MoU on circular economy for textile/RMG sector. Commerce Minister Muktadir and Dutch Minister van Veldhoven sign. Focus on waste reduction, recycling, green industrialisation, EU sustainability compliance.
💼 Investment & FDI
Adamjee EPZ in Narayanganj generates $1.18 billion in annual exports from 47 enterprises employing 80,000 workers. Built on former Adamjee Jute Mill site closed in 2002. 10 more enterprises to add 20,000 jobs.
⚖️ Policy & Regulation
NBR issues circular clarifying solar power equipment import rules. HS Code correction for solar inverters. 1% customs duty for manufacturers. Commercial importers pay 1% + 7.5% AT + 5% AIT. Faster customs clearance expected.
💡 Tech & Innovation
Airtel rebranded as Cirkle in Bangladesh by Robi Axiata. 16-year legacy continues. 016 prefix unchanged. AI-powered future-ready solutions. CEO Ziad Shatara launches at Dhaka ceremony.
🌏 Diplomacy & Trade Missions
18-member Indian business delegation led by CII DG Chandrajit Banerjee arrives in Dhaka for 2-day visit. Includes executives from Godrej, Bharat Biotech, Arvind, Mahindra, Apollo Hospitals. Meetings with PM Tarique, ministers, FBCCI, BIDA.
📊 Economy & Finance
Tk 12,000 crore stuck in 7,354 interbank legal battles over LC and IBP guarantees nationwide. Case disposal very low (72 in 2025). Expert calls for arbitration tribunals and BB enforcement powers.
📊 Economy & Finance
PMI becoming vital tool for tracking Bangladesh economic activity. July 2026 PMI at 57.8 (expansion territory). MCCI and Policy Exchange Bangladesh organise discussion. Kamran T. Rahman and Masrur Reaz speak.
⚖️ Policy & Regulation
Bangladesh Bank withdraws 100% cash margin for fruit import LCs. Importers can negotiate margins with banks. Move aims to improve supply and ease consumer prices. Luxury goods cash margin remains.