UN Seeks 7-Year Plan for Bangladesh’s LDC Graduation
The United Nations’ mission on Least Developed Countries (LDC) graduation has requested a clear seven-year roadmap to guide Bangladesh’s preparation for a smooth transition...
Import Costs Surge, Trade Deficit Widens by 23% in First Quarter
In the first quarter of the 2025–2026 fiscal year, import expenditures increased much more than exports, causing Bangladesh's trade deficit to expand. As a...
Japan Keen to Import High-Quality Garments from Bangladesh
Japanese business representatives have shown strong interest in importing high-value and fashionable garments from Bangladesh, acknowledging the country’s growing capacity to produce premium-quality apparel.
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Bangladesh to Retain Duty-Free Access to Japan for 3 Years
Bangladesh will continue to enjoy duty-free market access to Japan for three years after its graduation from the least-developed country (LDC) category, as Japan...
JICA Rejects MRT-5 Bid Cancellations, Voices ‘Disappointment’
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has flatly rejected a proposal from the Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) to cancel the bidding process...