Bangladesh retains second largest apparel exporter spot in 2024

Bangladesh maintained its position as the world's second largest apparel exporter in 2024, behind only China, according to World Trade Organization (WTO) data. The nation exported garments worth $38.48 billion last year, marking a slight increase...

Bangladesh’s large industries grow at 4.15% YoY in Apr; RMG dips

Bangladesh's large industries posted an annualised 4.15-per cent growth in April this year, though the largest export-earning apparel industry was a little downbeat, the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) said recently.Latest BBS data show the...

Bangladesh Prefers Trump To Biden

Experts on Bangladesh’s foreign policy and electoral reform gathered last Wednesday in Washington, D.C., at the East-West Center to discuss the country’s shifting role on the global stage. The meeting comes just 11 months after Sheikh Hasina,...

Dhaka University student dies after brain stroke

A male student of Dhaka University (DU) died on Monday night at a city hospital, a day after he suffered a brain stroke. He breathed his last at 9:40pm while undergoing treatment at the National Institute of Neuro Sciences & Hospital in Dhaka,...

Bangladesh's RMG exports up 8.8% to $39.3 bn in FY25

Bangladesh: Trial against Hasina part of political conflict, argues her lawyer

Bangladesh to play two FIFA friendlies with Nepal

Bangladesh National Men’s Football team will play two international friendly matches with hosts Nepal on September 6 and 9 at the Dashrath Stadium in Kathmandu during the FIFA window. Nepal Football Association today (Monday) confirmed BFF to play...

Trump announces 35% tariff on Bangladeshi goods, to be effective Aug. 1

US President Donald Trump on Monday slapped a 35% tariff on Bangladeshi goods, 2% lower than his initial rate announced three months ago, but significantly higher than close rival Vietnam (in the field of RMG), which recently secured a trade deal...

Trump announces 35% tariff on products from Bangladesh

US President Donald Trump has announced a 35 per cent tariff on products imported from Bangladesh. The Trump administration sent the first tranche of “letters” to various countries on Monday, detailing the tariffs that the US will impose on...

“If anyone has problem with removal of 350 illegal Bangladeshis, they will have to bear it”: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday strongly defended the ongoing eviction drive in parts of the state, reiterating the government’s commitment to removing what he termed as “illegal Bangladeshis”. Interacting with media in...

US to impose 35% tariff on Bangladeshi goods from Aug 1

After suspending steep tariffs for six months, US President Donald Trump has announced that the country will be imposing a 35 percent tariff on Bangladeshi goods. The announcement came on Monday as the US sent letters to 14 countries informing...

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh 2025 ODI series: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium pitch history and ODI records

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium will host the final match of the Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh ODI series on July 8. The series stands equal at 1-1 after both teams won a match each in Colombo. Sri Lanka won the first ODI at the R Premadasa...

Textile stocks like Gokaldas Exports, KPR Mill and peers may react to 35% tariffs on Bangladesh

Shares of India's textile companies, Gokaldas Exports Ltd., KPR Mill Ltd., Vardhman Textiles Ltd., Arvind Ltd., will all be in focus on Tuesday, July 8, after the Donald Trump administration in the US, announced a 35% tariff on Bangladesh...

Trump imposes 35% tariff on Bangladeshi products

US President Donald Trump points a finger as he departs for Canada to attend the G7 Leaders' Summit, from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, US, June 15, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque After weeks of deliberation US President Donald Trump has...

Trump Slaps Tariffs On 12 New Nations – Bangladesh, Myanmar Hit Hard | CHECK

United States President Donald Trump has announced tariffs for 14 nations, including Japan and South Korea. He shared the letters sent by his administration to the countries, informing them of the reciprocal tariffs that will take effect from...

40% on Myanmar, 35% on Bangladesh: After South Korea, Japan, Trump sets tariffs on 12 other countries | Full list here

Shortly after unveiling tariffs on South Korea and Japan, Trump on Monday announced a sweeping round of tariffs on 12 other countries, beginning August 1. The highest rates — 40% — were imposed on Myanmar and the Lao People’s Democratic...

Japan, S Korea face 25% tariffs; Bangladesh 35%

US President Donald Trump on Monday began telling trade partners - from powerhouse suppliers like Japan and South Korea to minor players - that sharply higher US tariffs will start Aug 1, marking a new phase in the trade war he launched earlier...

Dhaka gets relief as Trump pushes tariff deadline to 1 Aug

Dhaka has found some relief after the United States extended the deadline for enforcing reciprocal tariffs on several countries, including Bangladesh, by three weeks to 1 August. Commerce ministry officials say the extension provides valuable time...

Bangladeshi youth face bleak job prospects, political disillusionment, a study reveals

A new nationwide survey paints a concerning picture of Bangladesh's youth, highlighting significant challenges in employment, education, and political engagement in the aftermath of the July Movement. The study, titled "Youth Survey 2025: Tracking...

'If You Decide To...': Bangladesh, 13 Others Slapped With Trump Tariff Letters | Full List

Last Updated:July 08, 2025, 02:41 IST Japan and South Korea were among the first countries to receive the letter from Donald Trump regarding imposition of tariffs on import of their goods to the United States. Donald Trump tariff letters: Trump...