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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
City Group plans Tk 1,500cr capital market fundraising (IPO, bonds, Sukuk) to cut reliance on Tk 25,000cr bank debt. LankaBangla Investments to structure deal over 12-18 months.
⚖️ Policy & Regulation
Bangladesh Bank introduces Electronic Transferable Records (ETRs), digital signatures, and factoring in consolidated circular to reduce reliance on paper-based LCs. One-year validity from August 13, 2026.
🤝 Trade & Commerce
Bangladesh seeks Australia and New Zealand support for RCEP accession and proposes bilateral FTAs with both countries. Commerce Secretary Md Ataur Rahman Khan led the delegation to Canberra and Wellington.
🌏 Diplomacy & Trade Missions
Bangladesh-Saudi bilateral air entitlement rises from 49 to 84 weekly passenger flights per side, plus 21 cargo flights, fifth-freedom rights to Europe, and direct Saudi services to Chattogram and Sylhet. Fleet capacity remains the bottleneck for Biman.
📊 Economy & Finance
Bangladesh Bank warns government debt-to-revenue ratio rose from 3.3x (FY21) to 4.5x (FY25). Tax revenue fell to 6.8% of GDP in FY25. IMF identifies low revenue mobilisation as key vulnerability.
🤝 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.
🤝 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.
👕 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.