UK offers duty-free access for 92% Bangladeshi exports After graduating from the Least Developed Country (LDC) status, Bangladesh will get duty-free export facilities for 92% of tariff line products, including ready-made garments (RMG), in the UK market. The UK has also assured Bangladesh of lifting the existing ban on betel
Read MoreIndian businesses keen to invest in health, education and power sectors A business delegation from Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) have expressed keen interest in investing in Bangladesh especially in the health, education and power sectors.During a meeting with Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen on Monday (7 August), they also
Read MoreInflation falls slightly to 9.69% in July Inflation fell slightly to 9.69 percent in July from 9.74 percent in the previous month thanks to the steady prices of non-food items, according to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS). This was the second consecutive month the consumer prices witnessed decline since
Read MoreBanks’ profits hit by lower income from forex market The combined profits of 35 listed banks in Bangladesh dropped 9 percent year-on-year to Tk 4,160 crore during the first half of 2023 as volatility in the country’s foreign exchange market has curbed their commissions from forex dealings. As per their
Read MoreBangladesh’s exports soar by 15.26% in July Bangladesh’s merchandise exports grew by an impressive 15.26% year-on-year to $4.59 billion in July, the first month of the new fiscal year, as per government data. This robust growth was driven by an acceleration in the shipment of apparel items, which will help
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