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India Restricts Import of Key Bangladeshi Jute Goods

India Restricts Import of Key Bangladeshi Jute Goods

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry has once again imposed restrictions on imports from Bangladesh. A new directive issued on Monday bans the import of four key jute-based products from Bangladesh through land ports.
Women in Netrokona Thrive with Vermicompost Business

Women in Netrokona Thrive with Vermicompost Business
Banks Miss Target for FY25 Agricultural Loans

Banks Miss Target for FY25 Agricultural Loans
US Tariff Triggers Surge in Exports from Bangladesh

US Tariff Triggers Surge in Exports from Bangladesh
Prof. Yunus Urges Development of Water-Based Economy

Prof. Yunus Urges Development of Water-Based Economy
Inflation Falls, Taka Gains as Stability Returns

Inflation Falls, Taka Gains as Stability Returns
US Cuts Tariff on Bangladeshi Imports to 20 Percent

US Cuts Tariff on Bangladeshi Imports to 20 Percent
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Bangladesh Approves G2G Urea Deal with Saudi Arabia

Bangladesh Approves G2G Urea Deal with Saudi Arabia

The government has given policy approval to a proposed government-to-government agreement with Saudi Arabia for the import of urea fertilizer in the current fiscal year. The deal is expected to be signed between Saudi-based SABIC Agri-Nutrients Company and Bangladesh Chemical Industries Corporation (BCIC).

Wednesday, 30 July 2025, 14:50
Govt to End Token-Priced Land Allocation: Adviser

Govt to End Token-Priced Land Allocation: Adviser

Government-owned land will no longer be allocated to any organization at symbolic or token prices, according to Economic Affairs Adviser to the Prime Minister Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed. He stated that any institution seeking to acquire public land must do so by paying its appropriate market value.

Tuesday, 29 July 2025, 22:54
July Data Offers Hope for Economy, Risks Remain

July Data Offers Hope for Economy, Risks Remain

The first month of the fiscal year 2025–26 has offered tentative signs of economic recovery in Bangladesh, although major challenges still lie ahead. According to the latest monthly update by the General Economics Division (GED) of the Planning Commission, the economy is showing signs of resilience, but persistent concerns over political uncertainty, sluggish investment and industrial activity, and global headwinds—particularly retaliatory tariffs by the United States—continue to constrain growth expectations.

Tuesday, 29 July 2025, 22:52
Akhaura Land Port Rebounds After Export Slump

Akhaura Land Port Rebounds After Export Slump

Once a bustling trade hub, Akhaura Land Port came to a sudden standstill in mid-2024. The July Movement that erupted across the region disrupted operations at this key Bangladesh–India trade gateway, halting imports entirely from July to December. Stringent controls on the Indian side and rising concern among local traders brought commerce to a near halt.

Sunday, 27 July 2025, 14:17
Govt Sanctions Fertilizer, LNG, Wheat, and Dal Imports

Govt Sanctions Fertilizer, LNG, Wheat, and Dal Imports

To meet the country’s growing agricultural, energy, and food demands, the government of Bangladesh has approved separate proposals to import 140,000 metric tons of fertilizer, two LNG cargoes, and 220,000 metric tons of wheat.

Thursday, 24 July 2025, 16:16
Bangladesh to Import 7 Lakh MT Wheat in 5 Years Under G2G Deal

Bangladesh to Import 7 Lakh MT Wheat in 5 Years Under G2G Deal

In a strategic move to ensure food security and safeguard trade benefits with the United States, the Government of Bangladesh is set to import 220,000 metric tons of wheat from a US supplier under a government-to-government (G2G) arrangement. The wheat will be purchased at a rate of $302.75 per metric ton, with the total deal valued at Tk 817.57 crore—equivalent to Tk 37.20 per kilogram.

Wednesday, 23 July 2025, 21:56
Mango Farmers in Naogaon Call for Govt Support to Boost Exports

Mango Farmers in Naogaon Call for Govt Support to Boost Exports

Raihan Siddique, a young agricultural entrepreneur from Porsha in Naogaon district, has cultivated mango orchards on nearly 200 bighas of land, implementing Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) in hopes of exporting his produce abroad. This year, he has applied fruit bagging to around 300,000 mangoes to ensure safe and chemical-free harvesting. If all goes well, his orchards alone could yield 90 tons of safe, export-quality mangoes.

Saturday, 19 July 2025, 22:59
Heavy Rainfall Drives Up Prices of Vegetables, Chicken, and Onion

Heavy Rainfall Drives Up Prices of Vegetables, Chicken, and Onion

Persistent rainfall caused by a low-pressure system over the past several days has significantly disrupted vegetable supply chains across Bangladesh, driving up prices in major markets. Retailers in Dhaka report that prices of nearly all vegetables—from cucumbers to gourds—have increased, with the hardest hit being cucumbers, which saw a steep rise of up to Tk 50 per kilogram.

Saturday, 19 July 2025, 22:55
Govt Lifts Source Tax on Cotton and Textile Raw Materials

Govt Lifts Source Tax on Cotton and Textile Raw Materials

In a major relief for the textile and garment industry, the Bangladesh government has withdrawn the source tax on the import of cotton and other key raw materials used in ready-made garments (RMG) production. The decision was announced through an official gazette issued by the National Board of Revenue (NBR) on Thursday, July 17, signed by AKM Badiul Alam, NBR Member (Tax Policy).

Saturday, 19 July 2025, 22:38
Bangladesh’s Foreign Reserves Rise to $30.3 Billion

Bangladesh’s Foreign Reserves Rise to $30.3 Billion

Bangladesh`s gross foreign exchange reserves have reached $30.3 billion, according to a press release issued by the Bangladesh Bank.

Friday, 18 July 2025, 00:39
August LNG Shipment from Qatar Approved to Ease Gas Shortage

August LNG Shipment from Qatar Approved to Ease Gas Shortage

The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase has approved a proposal to import one cargo of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) in August 2025 to help meet the country`s growing energy demand.

Tuesday, 15 July 2025, 18:07
WB VP Visits Dhaka, Promises Stronger Support Ahead

WB VP Visits Dhaka, Promises Stronger Support Ahead

Johannes Zutt, the newly appointed Vice President of the World Bank for South Asia, has expressed strong support for inclusive growth in Bangladesh and praised the interim government’s ongoing economic reform efforts under Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus.

Tuesday, 15 July 2025, 17:48

Headlines:

Dhaka Acts on Fair Eid Hide Pricing
ADB Expresses Satisfaction Over Bangladesh’s Economy
Climate Change: Local Solutions Are Key
Surplus Bonanza: Bangladesh Has Plenty for Eid Sacrifice
Weather Alert: Storms Likely in 10 Regions by Tonight
Five more advisers to be sworn in today
Probe allegations of importing pesticides from unregistered, illegal sources: HC
Special train for ‘agro-products’ from Chapainawabganj suspended
Tariff Commission recommends zero duty on onion import
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