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Exporters alarmed as energy costs dampen global demand

As households spend more on necessities, exporters fear demand for non-essential products such as ready-made garments (RMG) may weaken, potentially leading to fewer purchase orders.

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Volume of crude oil transported through the Strait of Hormuz in 2025 Q1 by destination

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Countries with the highest United States trade deficits

Africa emerges as key partner, Bangladesh eyes $4b trade

Africa emerges as key partner, Bangladesh eyes $4b trade

File photo of Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin. Photo: BSS

Reciprocal tariff deal with US allows exit with notice: Commerce adviser

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Japan EPA widely welcomed

Officials attend the 7th meeting of the Investment Coordination Committee at the Chief Adviser’s Office in Tejgaon on Thursday, where progress on streamlining investment and trade processes was reviewed. Photo: UNB

Bangladesh pushes coordination reforms to boost investment, trade efficiency: Govt

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BSC takes delivery of MV Banglar Nabojatra in China

A gachhi climbs a date palm tree in Rajshahi to collect sap, marking the peak of the winter jaggery season that sustains thousands of rural livelihoods. Photo: BSS

Date palm juice trade brings winter prosperity to Rajshahi

Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam speaking to reporters at the Foreign Service Academy on 22 January 2026. Photo: PID

Bangladesh approves proposal to sign EPA with Japan

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BIWTA dredging restores navigability of Sunamganj rivers; boosts trade, employment

Bangladesh, Nepal agree to fast-track PTA, boost trade and connectivity

Bangladesh, Nepal agree to fast-track PTA, boost trade and connectivity

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Beyond scanning documents: What real trade finance digitalisation requires