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Bangladesh Govt To Expand Zero-Tariff Access For 100 More US Products Amid Trade Talks
To help reduce its trade surplus with the United States, the Bangladesh government has decided to allow 100 additional American products to enter the local market at zero tariff. This…
Everyday Essentials Could Get Pricier For Americans In U.S. Under Trump’s New Tariffs
Donald Trump’s latest economic move could lead to noticeable price hikes on common household items across the U.S., from clothing and sneakers to coffee and electronics. The president has…
Footwear Exporters of Bangladesh See Potential in US Tariff Shift Amid Growing Trade Concerns
As the United States (US) prepares to introduce reciprocal tariffs, Bangladeshi exporters - especially in the footwear and pharmaceutical sectors - are facing growing uncertainty about how…
Bangladesh Allows Startups To Invest Up to $10,000 Abroad
In a significant policy shift, Bangladesh Bank (BB) has eased regulations, allowing startups to invest up to $10,000 overseas by establishing legal entities reportedly.
The central bank…
Norway’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Sees Bangladesh Investments Drop to Eight-Year Low
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, the largest in the world, has scaled back its investments in Bangladesh’s capital market, hitting an eight-year low in 2024. Data from Norges Bank Investment…
Bangladeshi Scientist Develops Smart Pill To Revolutionize Gut Health Monitoring
A Bangladeshi scientist is leading a groundbreaking medical innovation that could transform how gut health, emotions, and neurological conditions are monitored - without any invasive…
Beza Accelerates Development Of Chinese Economic Zone To Attract Major Investments
The China Economic and Industrial Zone (CEIZ), spanning 783 acres in Anwara upazila of Chattogram, has been under development since 2016 following a government-to-government (G2G) agreement.…
Bangladesh Struggles To Leverage Zero-Duty Trade With China Amid Rising Imports
Despite having preferential zero-duty trade access to the Chinese market, Bangladesh has barely scratched the surface of its export potential, primarily due to a lack of product diversity.…
Bangladesh’s April Investment Summit To Focus On Job Creation And Economic Growth
Bangladesh is gearing up for a major investment summit in April, designed to spotlight the country's most promising sectors and attract global investors. With a strong emphasis on…
Sports Apparel Market Set To Surge, Projected To Hit $383.89 Billion By 2030
The global sports apparel industry is on track for remarkable growth, with market projections soaring to $383.89 billion by 2030, fueled by a 6.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from…
