Labour experts hailed the move as a milestone that will enhance Bangladesh's global image and ensure safer, more equitable workplaces. However, factory owners voiced concerns about potential challenges in implementing the new standards
24 Oct 2025 Business
Bangladesh's trade and investment relations with China are set for a major leap, as economists and business leaders foresee the partnership evolving into a "game-changing" economic alliance in the coming years.
23 Oct 2025 Business
Experts, however, believe that both countries are now on the right track to unlock new opportunities in trade and investment, as Bangladesh offers a unique mix of growth potential, market access, and competitiveness
08 Oct 2025 Others
China's vast consumer base and thriving economy offer new opportunities for Bangladeshi exports, but experts emphasise that state-level negotiations, product diversification, and a focus on Geographical Indication (GI) items are crucial.
05 Oct 2025 Business
According to data from eurostat and the Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA), compiled by the Bangladesh Apparel Exchange (BAE), exports to the EU, the largest market for Bangladeshi apparel, rose 58.45% to US$18.27 billion in 2024, up from $11.53 billion in 2015
03 Oct 2025 Business
Bangladesh is experiencing a marked surge in the presence of Chinese professionals, whose expertise and technology are transforming key sectors of the economy - from manufacturing and infrastructure to energy and information technology.
02 Oct 2025 China Day Special
The sector has matured into a structured and fast-growing industry, fuelled by changing urban lifestyles, rising consumer awareness, demand for hygienic and reliable products, and the convenience of digital payments
19 Sep 2025 Business
The business community welcomed Bangladesh Bank's special policy support for distressed borrowers, saying it will revive struggling industries, strengthen SMEs, and stimulate the economy.
18 Sep 2025 Business
Despite more than five decades of diplomatic ties, Bangladesh has failed to reduce its trade deficit of over US$2 billion with Malaysia, mainly due to a lack of export diversification, market research, strategy, and certification processes.
28 Aug 2025 Business
Of the total certified factories, 111 have achieved Platinum, 133 Gold, and 15 Silver certification under the globally recognized green building rating system, said Mohiuddin Rubel, former Director of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA).
26 Aug 2025 Business
