The first meeting of the second round of negotiations with United States Trade Representative (USTR) officials aims to finalise a draft bilateral trade agreement that could grant Bangladesh an …
Business leaders stress Bangladesh-Thailand FTA to unlock regional trade potential
Business leaders from Bangladesh and Thailand on Wednesday stressed the importance of implementing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the two countries to unlock regional trade opportunities.
Standard Chartered Bangladesh appoints new CFO
Standard Chartered Bangladesh has appointed Idrissa Kamara as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). With over three decades of experience as a finance and enterprise leader, Idrissa brings deep expertise and …
After US tariffs, jobs hang by a thread in Bangladesh’s garments sector
The fear of job losses is rippling through Bangladesh’s garment hubs as U.S. President Donald Trump’s 35% tariff on the South Asian nation threatens orders from its main export market and crimps the …
Indian textile stocks surge as US slaps 35% tariff on Bangladesh exports
The sudden tariff shift has triggered expectations that Indian exporters may gain a competitive edge in the US market …
What could Malaysia’s arrest of Islamic State-linked Bangladeshi workers mean for the region?
Malaysia’s recent arrest of 36 Bangladeshi nationals with links to the Islamic State terror group shows how internal vulnerabilities in Bangladesh can create opportunities for extremist groups to …
Ex-Bangladesh leader authorised deadly crackdown, leaked audio suggests
A deadly crackdown on student-led protests in Bangladesh last year was authorised by then prime minister Sheikh Hasina, according to audio of one of her phone calls verified by BBC Eye.In the audio, …
Property of Bangladesh building owner to be seized – Salon.com
SAVAR, Bangladesh (AP) — A top Bangladesh court on Tuesday ordered the government to “immediately” confiscate the property of a collapsed building’s owner, as thousands of protesters demanding …
Bangladesh factory owner’s property seized as thousands of protesters demand death penalty
The Bangladesh High Court has ordered the government to “immediately” confiscate the property of a collapsed building’s owner, as thousands of protesters demanding the death penalty for the …
40% on Myanmar, 35% on Bangladesh: After South Korea, Japan, Trump sets tariffs on 12 other countries | Full list here
Trump said the “wave of letters”, including those to South Korea and Japan, were aimed at recalibrating US trade relationships.