Govt to export 11,000 tonnes of hilsa to KSA, UAE for Bangladeshi expatriates
Govt to export 11,000 tonnes of hilsa to KSA, UAE for Bangladeshi expatriates

The government has decided to export 11,000 metric tonnes of hilsa to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for Bangladeshi expatriates. Following the request from Bangladeshi expatriates, who contribute significantly to the countrys economy through remittances and have shown...

Exports grow over 17.7% in December
Exports grow over 17.7% in December

Export earnings grew by 17.72% in December 2024 from the same month the previous year, despite persisting political uncertainties and security lapses, reports the Daily Sun. In the July-December period last year, exports also grew 12.84% year-on-year, according to data published by the Export...

Carton factory catches fire in CEPZ
Carton factory catches fire in CEPZ

A fire broke out at a carton factory located in the Chattogram Export Processing Zone (CEPZ) on Saturday evening. No casualty was reported in the incident. The fire originated at Unity Accessories housed on the third floor of a six-storey building around 6:10 pm. Chattogram Fire Service...

Four barriers to export disaster
Four barriers to export disaster

Despite the potential for growth in sectors beyond ready-made garments (RMG), many industries remain underdeveloped. Analysts cite policy challenges, funding constraints, lack of infrastructure, and the weak bargaining power of non-garment exporters as key obstacles. As a result, ready-made...

China imposes ban on export of key tech materials to the US
China imposes ban on export of key tech materials to the US

China has implemented a ban on the export of key materials crucial for producing a wide range of advanced products, including smartphones, electric vehicles, radar systems, and CT scanners. This action is seen as a retaliatory measure against the United States expanded export controls targeting...

Bangladesh exports reach US $4.12 billion in November
Bangladesh exports reach US $4.12 billion in November

Bangladesh exported goods worth US $4.12 billion in November of the current fiscal year 2024-25, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 15.63 percent. The Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) shared this data during a press conference on Wednesday at its conference hall,reports UNB. According to the...