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Bangladesh Economy Feature Stories

Bangladesh’s $1 Trillion Dream: Can Investment Match Ambition?

Senior Correspondent, Dhaka: Bangladesh’s ambition to become a $1 trillion economy by 2034 represents one of the boldest economic targets…

July 27, 2026July 27, 2026

Bangladesh Economy Editor's Choice US

US 10% Tariff on Bangladesh Exports Still Holds Competitive Edge

The effective tariff on garment exports to the US remains at 25.62 percent, unchanged from the previous temporary tariff regime.…

July 25, 2026July 25, 2026

Asia Bangladesh Economy Spotlight

Chinese Investment Surge Signals Bangladesh’s Industrial Shift Beyond Garments

Staff Correspondent, Dhaka: Chinese investment in Bangladesh’s Export Processing Zones (EPZs) is increasingly moving beyond the traditional garment sector, signaling…

July 15, 2026July 15, 2026

Bangladesh Economy Spotlight

Bangladesh Bets on Time to Secure a Stronger Post-LDC Future

Staff Correspondent, Dhaka: Bangladesh’s renewed appeal for a three-year postponement of its graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category…

July 14, 2026July 14, 2026

Bangladesh Critical Focus Economy

Dhaka’s First Trade-Investment Conference Signals Push for Post-LDC Economic Strategy

Staff Correspondent, Dhaka: Bangladesh’s decision to host its inaugural Trade and Investment Conference 2026 marks a significant step in the…

May 26, 2026May 26, 2026

Asia Bangladesh East Asia Economy Feature Stories

ADB’s $5 Billion Push Marks Strategic Backing for Bangladesh’s Economic Transition

Sadik Sagar, Dhaka: The Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) announcement of a planned $5 billion financing package for Bangladesh over the…

May 26, 2026

Bangladesh Economy Editor's Choice

Bangladesh Seeks IMF Reset Amid Reform Differences

Sagar Rahman, Dhaka: The Bangladesh government’s reported decision to move away from the existing IMF loan program and pursue a…

May 24, 2026

Bangladesh Economy Feature Stories US Washington DC

US Counter-Tariffs Reshape Apparel Trade as Bangladesh Overtakes China

Sadik Sagar, Dhaka: Bangladesh has overtaken China as the second-largest apparel supplier to the United States in the first quarter…

May 11, 2026May 11, 2026

Bangladesh Economy Spotlight US

US Tariff Case Keeps Global Exporters Watching Future Trade Policy

Special Correspondent, Dhaka: A recent ruling by the United States Court of International Trade regarding the Trump administration’s 10 percent…

May 10, 2026May 10, 2026

Bangladesh Economy Editor's Choice

Bangladesh First: BNP Signals Shift Toward Strategic Economic Diplomacy

Sagar Rahman, Dhaka: A future BNP-led government is likely to place economic diplomacy at the center of Bangladesh’s foreign policy,…

May 10, 2026May 10, 2026