Industry cries foul as Bangladesh hikes gas price

For industrial use, Bangladesh has increased gas price by 37.88% from Taka 7.76 to Taka 10.70 per cubic metre while for captive power it has been increased by 43.97% from Taka 9.62 to Taka 13.85.

Jul 02, 2019  |  Trade

RCEP and its insinuations for Bangladesh garment sector

Jun 25, 2019  |  Trade

Why Chittagong Port has to bear the brunt of congestion every Eid?

Accounting for bulk of export-import, activities at Chittagong Port in Bangladesh take hit during major festivals.

Jun 25, 2019  |  Trade

B’desh fabric manufacturers worried over proposed tax on yarn & machinery

Government’s decision to add 5 per cent advance tax on textile machinery and raw materials and 5 per cent VAT on yarn in proposed budget has the industry worried.

Jun 21, 2019  |  Trade

The curious case of cash incentive demand of Bangladesh garment makers

Bangladesh garment makers call for cash incentives regardless of destinations.

Jun 17, 2019  |  Trade

India loses out to Africa as B’desh decreases dependency on its neighbour for cotton

Once accounting for more than 50 per cent of Bangladesh’s cotton imports, India is facing competition from Africa.

May 27, 2019  |  Trade