- Probe under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974
- Bangladesh among 16 economies under scrutiny
- Excess production harming US industry on focus
- Comments due April 15; hearing set for May 5
The United States has launched a fresh trade investigation into Bangladesh and 15 other economies to examine whether their policies and production practices are contributing to global overcapacity that could harm American manufacturing.
Business leaders urge swift reforms, stability
Bangladesh’s business community is urging the incoming Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) government to restore stability, tame inflation, reform the banking sector and create conditions for the recovery of private investment.
“The election result, with about a 60% mandate, brings a sense of stability and renewed confidence,” said Sharif Zahir, managing director of apparel maker Ananta Group and chairman of UCB Bank. “For businesses, the immediate priority is maintaining law and order and ensuring policy continuity. Stability is the foundation of investment.”
The cer...
Historic EPA between Bangladesh, Japan signed
In a landmark milestone for bilateral relations, Bangladesh and Japan today officially signed the ‘Economic Partnership Agreement’ (EPA) in Tokyo.
This marks the first time Bangladesh has signed an EPA with anycountry, signalling a new era of bilateral cooperation, said a press release here. The agreement was signed at the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs by Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin, on behalf of the Government of Bangladesh, and HORII Iwao, Japan’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs.The cer...
Buy Now Pay Later Business and Investment Report 2026
The "Bangladesh Buy Now Pay Later Business and Investment Opportunities Databook - 90+ KPIs on BNPL Market Size, End-Use Sectors, Market Share, Product Analysis, Business Model, Demographics - Q1 2026 Update" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
The BNPL payment market in Bangladesh is expected to grow by 12.0% on annual basis to reach US$1.31 billion in 2026. The buy now pay later market in the country has experienced robust growth during 2022-2025, achieving a CAGR of 18.1%. This upward trajectory is expected to continue, with the market forecast to grow at a CAGR of 9.5% from 2026 to 2031. By the end of 2031, the BNPL sector is projected to expand from its 2025 v...
Economy expected to recover gradually over medium term
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Bangladesh’s GDP growth is expected to rebound to 4.7 per cent in FY26 and FY27
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The economy continues to face mounting macro-financial challenges from weak tax revenue and financial sector vulnerabilities, with significant downside risks stemming from delays in the implementation of bold fiscal and financial reforms
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ECNEC approves 25 projects worth Tk 45,191.27cr
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) today approved 25 development projects worth Taka 45,191.27 crore, including a 1,000-bed Bangladesh-China Friendship General Hospital in the northern region.
Of the total project cost, Taka 10,881.40 crore will come from government funds, Taka 32,018.09 crore from project loans and Taka 2,291.78 crore from the implementing agencies' own resources.
The approvals were given at the 8th ECNEC meeting of the current fiscal year (FY26) held at the NEC Conference Room in the city's Sher-e-Bangla Nagar area, with Chief Adviser and ECNEC Chairperson Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus in the chair.
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