US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen on Sunday highlighted the strong cultural link between Bangladesh and the US through art while attending an event honouring Ekushey Padak-winning artist Dr Rokeya Sultana at Gallery Cosmos in the capital. He also praised the vibrancy and creativity
Prolonged Middle-East conflict could cut economic growth in developing Asia and the Pacific by up to 1.3 percentage points in 2026-2027 and push inflation higher by 3.2 percentage points if energy disruptions last over a year. Such forecast comes from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), as the US-Is
Amidst uncertainties on global trade and economy mainly due to the ongoing war in the Middle East, the 14th ministerial conference (MC14) of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) formally started in Yaounde, the capital city of Cameroon, on Thursday. Trade ministers and negotiators from 166 member-co
Revenue collection has rebounded sharply from the slump seen during the interim government’s final months, registering a 12 per cent growth in the first eight months of the ongoing fiscal year. The National Board of Revenue (NBR) released the latest data on Wednesday, showing total revenue c
Trade ties between Bangladesh and the United States strengthened notably in 2025, with Washington temporarily overtaking India to become Dhaka's second-largest trading partner during several months of the year. While China and India continue to dominate Bangladesh's trade landscape, the shift high
Bangladesh’s remittance inflows have maintained a powerful upward trajectory during Eid-Ul Fitr, recording a robust 7.4 per cent monthly growth in 23 days of March 2026, compared to the same period last year. According to the latest data from Bangladesh Bank (BB), expatriates sent US$
Banks, insurance companies, and stock markets across the country have entered a seven-day holiday to observe Eid-ul-Fitr and will open on March 24. The government’s decision to declare March 18 a public holiday to extend the Eid break has resulted in a continuous closure of financial institu
Bangladesh's iron and steel exports have experienced significant fluctuations over the past five fiscal years, with India remaining the dominant destination -- raising concerns over market concentration and stagnation. Industry stakeholders have stressed the need for policy support, product divers
Remittance inflows have surged sharply in the run-up to Eid-ul-Fitr, providing a crucial boost to the country's external sector despite mounting geopolitical tensions in key migrant-destination regions. Central bank officials say the strong inflow reflects seasonal support from expatriates, but wa
Bangladesh and India accelerate negotiations to conclude a comprehensive economic deal aimed at strengthening bilateral trade, lowering tariff-and non-tariff barriers, attracting investment and deepening economic integration, sources say. As envisaged, the proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnersh
World Bank Vice President for South Asia Johannes Zutt has reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to supporting Bangladesh in creating jobs and promoting inclusive economic growth, following the conclusion of his three-day visit to the country on Tuesday. During the visit, Zutt met senior g
Bangladeshi-made major garment items get higher prices in the European Union (EU) market compared to the US due to different pricing and margin strategies based on preferential market access, according to a RAPID study. "On average, firms foroprop ten apparel products obtain 5.0 per cent t
The US has launched a new investigation into Bangladesh and some of its biggest trading partners after the Supreme Court struck down a key part of President Donald Trump's tariff policies last month. On Wednesday, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the Section 301 unfair trade practices p
