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Bangladesh National Building Code: Garment exporters form committee for review

Dhaka, April 25 -- Bangladesh's readymade garment (RMG) exporters have formed a high-level committee to review provisions of the Bangladesh National Building Code (BNBC), particularly those affecting ... Read More


Govt unlikely to renew work permits of errant foreign nationals

Dhaka, April 23 -- The government may refrain from renewing the work permits of foreign nationals found involved in illegal activities, particularly in Bangladesh's export-oriented apparel sector, off... Read More


Octane: overflowing depots, motorists' empty fuel tanks

Dhaka, April 20 -- The government has claimed that it has sufficient stocks of octane and diesel to meet the local demand. However, supply remains sluggish, and people across the country are still en... Read More


Businesses, labour leaders seek clarity to avert unrest

Dhaka, April 11 -- Business and labour leaders have appreciated the government for passing the Labour (Amendment) Bill 2026 in the Jatiya Sangsad on Thursday within the stipulated timeframe, describin... Read More


Court issues warrants in export proceeds fraud

Dhaka, April 10 -- A Dhaka court has issued arrest warrants against five individuals, including senior executives of logistics firms and foreign buyers, over allegations of embezzling export proceeds ... Read More


Agro, vegetable exporters hit hard, seek market diversification

Dhaka, March 25 -- Bangladesh's agro-processed food and vegetable exporters lament irreparable business losses as the ongoing Middle East war chokes key Gulf trade routes, halts shipments and drives u... Read More


Apparel exporters' raw-material costs surge 32pc, export loss looms

Dhaka, March 13 -- Bangladesh's textile manufacturers, apparel exporters and global buyers alike feel mounting financial pressure under chain effects of the Middle East turmoil that disrupts major shi... Read More


Strait of Hormuz closure: Businesses fear serious global supply chain disruptions

Dhaka, March 4 -- Business leaders and analysts warn that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz could seriously disrupt global supply chains and inflict heavy losses on international trade. The ongoing... Read More


WASA raises prepaid water price to Tk 1.0 per litre

Dhaka, March 1 -- Residents in Dhaka have expressed frustration after the Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (WASA) once again increased the price of water from its prepaid Water ATM booths, he... Read More


Middle East war to create fresh challenges for BD's foreign trade

Dhaka, March 1 -- Bangladesh's foreign trade, both exports and imports, is set to face fresh challenges as several Middle Eastern flights remain suspended amid ongoing attacks in a number of Gulf coun... Read More