Trade

Trade

A roundtable discussion held at the EPB conference room today, where government officials, export associations, chambers and trade bodies discussed ways to improve utilisation of DCTS benefits, address market access barriers and strengthen Bangladesh’s competitiveness in the UK market after LDC graduation. Photo: Courtesy

EPB, British High Commission step up efforts to boost Bangladesh's use of UK trade preferences

Government officials, export associations, chambers and trade bodies discussed ways to improve utilisation of DCTS benefits, address market access barriers and strengthen Bangladesh’s...

Representational image. Photo: TBS

Bangladesh eyes free trade zones to cut lead times, boost investment and exports

A general view of the Bangladesh Export Processing Zone Authority (Bepza) Economic Zone in Mirsarai of Chattogram. File Photo: TBS

Bangladesh eyes regional trade hub status with its first-ever free trade zone in Chattogram’s Anwara

Sketch: TBS

A budget that talks reform but walks protection

File photo of Syed Mohammad Kamal. Photo: Courtesy

Syed Mohammad Kamal takes charge as AmCham president for 2026–2028 term

Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir. File Photo

Trade deficit rises by $8b in five years: Commerce minister

Rising energy and trade crises threaten to push millions deeper into poverty worldwide. Photo: UNB

Global energy, trade turmoil threatens to push millions into poverty

Govt won't scrap US trade deal, but review it, says PM's Adviser Zahed

Govt won't scrap US trade deal, but review it, says PM's Adviser Zahed

Iraqi Chargé d’Affaires in Dhaka Wisam Hussein Ali Al Ithawi calls on State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam at her office in Dhaka today (10 May). Photo: Courtesy

Bangladesh, Iraq discuss strengthening trade, economic cooperation

Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman meets Minister of the International Department of the Central Committee of CPC (IDCPC) Liu Haixing in Beijing today, 7 May 2026. Photo: Courtesy

FM meets Chinese minister Liu Haixing, discusses trade, investment

Indian businesses call for policy stability in Bangladesh to boost trade, FDI

Indian businesses call for policy stability in Bangladesh to boost trade, FDI

Cargo Yard, Benapole Land Port. Photo: Collected.

Trade resumes through Benapole port after 3-day halt

British High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Sarah Cooke, speaks today at the flagship DCAB Talk, organised by DCAB at the Jatiya Press Club, 28 April 2026. Photo: Collected

UK freezes assets worth over £250mn linked to Bangladeshi individuals: Sarah Cooke