Trade

The United States has imposed a 50% tariff on some Canadian goods after Washington and Ottawa failed to reach a bilateral trade agreement. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Friday […]

Vegetable and fish prices remain high in Dhaka’s kitchen markets despite the ongoing monsoon season, putting further pressure on low- and fixed-income households. A visit to markets in Mirpur 10, […]

Bangladesh is participating as a co-organiser in the Mekong-Lancang Fruits Festival 2026 for the second consecutive year, seeking to expand the presence of Bangladeshi fruits and agricultural products in the […]

  The United Arab Emirates has imposed an indefinite ban on all trade and financial transactions with Iran, citing allegations that Iranian forces launched two ballistic missiles toward the UAE. […]

US President Donald Trump has suspended for three days a new 50 percent tariff on Canadian goods that was due to take effect on Wednesday, saying the United States and […]

Crude oil prices rose for the fourth consecutive day in international markets on Wednesday (August 19) amid uncertainty over peace talks between the United States and Iran and concerns over […]

Bangladesh and India should engage in discussions to restore bilateral trade to a normal footing, Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir has said. He made the remarks at a meeting with […]

The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) has urged China to make joint efforts to help narrow Bangladesh’s huge trade deficit with the country. To this end, […]

The government has approved a proposal to reduce duties and taxes on imports of green chillies and tomatoes to keep supplies steady and prices affordable for consumers. The proposal was […]

Bangladesh and the Netherlands have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote circular economy practices in Bangladesh’s textile and ready-made garment (RMG) sectors, with a focus on reducing waste, […]