Trade and Economy
No new tariffs imposed by US, only previous ones restored: Commerce Minister
The United States has not imposed any new tariffs on Bangladesh and some other countries, claimed Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir. According to him, the previously imposed tariffs are being restored under a new name as their tenure has expired.
Vegetable, fish prices climb as floods, rain disrupt supply
Prices of most vegetables and fish have risen further in the capital over the past week, as prolonged rainfall and recent floods across the country damaged crops and disrupted supply chains, squeezing low- and middle-income households.
Bangladesh secures minimum 10pc US tariff under new trade rules
Bangladesh will face a minimum 10 per cent US import tariff under Washington's newly finalised trade policy, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a press release Friday (July 24).
Gold price drops by Tk 3,324 per bhori
Gold prices in the domestic markets have retreated after two consecutive hikes, with the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) cutting the price of 22-carat gold by Tk 3,324 per bhori (11.664 grams) following a decline in the domestic price of pure gold.
Semiconductor sector aims for $1bn export milestone by 2030
Bangladesh is aiming to transform its emerging semiconductor sector into a $1 billion export industry by 2030, as the country ramps up efforts to develop skilled talent and position itself in the global chip supply chain.
Bangladesh wins bronze medal and 'Youth Talk' championship at International Economics Olympiad
Bangladesh has achieved significant success at the 9th International Economics Olympiad (IEO) 2026, held in Shenzhen, China. Competing against participants from 57 countries, Bangladesh's Farabid Bin Faisal won a bronze medal. Additionally, Jaif Bin Morshed secured the championship in the inaugural 'IEO Youth Talk' competition, earning the top spot globally.
PM Tarique Calls for local, foreign investment to build $1 trillion economy
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has called on local and foreign investors to expand their investments in Bangladesh, reaffirming the government's commitment to creating a business-friendly environment as the country targets becoming a $1 trillion economy by 2034.
Country's forex reserves remain above $36bn despite slight decline
The country's foreign exchange reserves have declined slightly over the past two weeks but continue to remain above the $36 billion mark, according to the latest data from the Bangladesh Bank.
PM for building a transparent, investment-friendly housing sector
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today said that the government is working to build a transparent, accountable, and investment-friendly environment for a planned, sustainable, and corruption-free housing sector in the country.
Remittances exceed $2 billion in first 21 days of July, up 23.5%
Bangladesh received more than US$2 billion in remittances through formal channels during the first 21 days of July, marking a 23.5% year-on-year increase, according to the latest data from the Bangladesh Bank.