Economy

Pressure mounts on RMG exports to the EU

Bangladesh’s ready-made garment exports to the European Union came under notable pressure in November 2025, posting a sharp year-on-year decline amid weak consumer demand and intense competition from rival sourcing

Bangladesh firms ink $1.25b deal to expand US soy imports

Bangladesh’s leading soy processors and feed importers have signed agreements worth over $1.25 billion to import US soybeans and soybean meal, aiming to boost the country’s protein and feed industries

BB’s interoperability system starts without bKash, Nagad

Bangladesh Bank’s long-awaited interoperable digital payment system failed to launch fully on November 1, as the country’s two largest mobile financial service providers, bKash and Nagad, remained outside the network.

19 containers of hazardous goods safely destroyed at Chattogram Port

In a coordinated effort to enhance port safety and environmental protection, authorities have safely destroyed 19 containers of Dangerous Goods (DG) that had remained unattended for years at Chattogram Port.

Govt charts roadmap for EV industry

The government has, for the first time, drafted the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Policy 2025, aiming to transform the country’s transport system, reduce carbon emissions, and establish a globally competitive

Pharma sector fears Tk 4,000cr in losses

The devastating fire at the cargo village of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport has dealt a major blow to Bangladesh’s pharmaceutical industry. The sector is likely to face losses exceeding Tk 4,000

Bangladesh sees 61pc inspection growth

Inspection and audit demand from US garment buyers in Bangladesh surged by 61 per cent year-on-year in the third quarter of 2025, making the country one of the strongest performers

Banks list 3,483 wilful defaulters

Banks identified 3,483 wilful defaulters who together owe about Tk 29,000 crore, according to a recent Bangladesh Bank report. Wilful defaulters are those who have the financial capacity to repay