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China-BVI JV to set up accessories factory in Bangladesh’s BEPZA EZ
Fibre 2 Fashion
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Unifa Accessories (BD) Co Ltd, a China–British Virgin Islands joint venture, will invest $48.66 million to establish a bag and fashion accessories manufacturing unit in the BEPZA Economic Zone (BEPZA EZ) in Mirsharai, Chattogram.The company signed...
Some Walmart garment orders from Bangladesh on hold due to US tariff threat
Business Recorder
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July 14, 2025
LONDON/NEW YORK: Suppliers to Walmart have delayed or put on hold some orders from garment manufacturers in Bangladesh, according to three factory owners and correspondence from a supplier seen by Reuters, as US President Donald Trump’s threat of...
Tesla’s entry set to boost EV penetration in India
The Hindu Business Line
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July 14, 2025
The company is likely to sell only imported cars in the country and has no plans to manufacture EVs any time soon in India, according to reports | Photo Credit: TORU HANAI As American automaker Tesla prepares to make its debut in Mumbai on...
Bangladesh to offer cash incentive to exporters as in FY25 for H1 FY26
Fibre 2 Fashion
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Bangladesh will continue to offer incentives against exports from 43 sectors in the first six months in this fiscal (FY26) to boost exports.The incentive rates will be between 0.30 per cent and 10 per cent, depending on the product category, a...
A bid for consistency in policymaking
Dawn
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July 14, 2025
Pakistan is finalising its first-ever medium-term industrial policy through consultations with key ministries, regulatory bodies, local and international experts and private sector platforms. The policy aims to reverse the trend of...
If a cigarette box isn’t disgusting, it’s not doing its job
Mail & Guardian
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July 14, 2025
A throat ulcer. Bloody urine. A sick baby. That’s what smokers in other countries see. In South Africa? For now, it’s a tiny black box. Photo: Canva In Bangladesh, cigarette packs show a photograph of an ulcer on a throat or someone on a...
India, US to resume bilateral trade negotiations amid tariff concerns
Telengana Today
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July 14, 2025
An Indian delegation has reached Washington to hold a fresh round of talks on the Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) with the US, focusing on agriculture, automobiles, and tariffs. The four-day discussions are expected to shape a potential interim...
Bangladesh Hindus Face Brutality: 2,400 Attacks post ouster of Sheikh Hasina mostly between August 4-20, 2024
Organiser Weekly
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Described by human rights defenders as one of the worst episodes of targeted communal violence in Bangladesh since 1971, the Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council has released an explosive report documenting 2,442 incidents of violence against...
Bangladesh Scraps Sheikh Hasina-Era 'Sir' Rule For Women Officials
Zee News
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Bangladesh's interim government, led by Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, on Thursday officially scrapped a Sheikh Hasina-era rule that mandated public officials to address her and other senior women officials as "sir." The decision to scrap the 'sir'...
Shipping agents seek service pact to fix Ctg port chaos
The Financial Express Bangladesh
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Shipping agents want immediate introduction of a Service Level Agreement (SLA) with berth operators at Chittagong Port, a step they say is long overdue to ensure order, efficiency, and accountability in port operations. Behind the technical jargon...
Dhaka’s rooftops could feed the city, but law keeps getting in the way
Daily Star
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July 10, 2025
Deep in the heart of Dhaka, where multistorey complexes rise like concrete forests and parks are a luxury, a quiet revolution is taking root: rooftop farming. This is more than just an attractive concept or a design feature—it is a green,...
Trump’s tariff rattles Bangladesh apparel industry
Fibre 2 Fashion
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US President Donald Trump has recently sent official letters to the leaders of 14 countries—including Bangladesh, Indonesia, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, Serbia, Bosnia, South Africa, Tunisia, Malaysia, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Japan, and...
Dhaka Bank launches ‘30 Years of Trust’ campaign to mark three decades of operations
Daily Star
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July 10, 2025
Thu Jul 10, 2025 09:15 PM Last update on: Thu Jul 10, 2025 09:14 PM Star Business Desk Thu Jul 10, 2025 09:15 PM Last update on: Thu Jul 10, 2025 09:14 PM Dhaka Bank PLC has launched a nationwide campaign, titled "30 Years of Trust", to celebrate...
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Bangladesh: Awami League Slams Yunus Govt Over 'Weaponization' Of Judiciary
Zee News
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Bangladesh's Awami League party on Thursday strongly condemned the "weaponization" of the judiciary and the ongoing "state-sponsored persecution" under the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government in the country. "We condemn in the strongest terms...
Bangladesh’s development model is failing its people
Daily Star
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July 10, 2025
On June 2, 2025, the Finance Division, in its Medium-Term Macroeconomic Policy Statement, forecast that Bangladesh's economy would surpass the $500 billion mark in FY2026-27. This optimistic outlook from the government comes at a time when several...
Levi Strauss Shares Surge on Denim Demand and Strong Forecasts
CorD Magazine
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July 14, 2025
Shares of Levi Strauss leapt more than 7% in pre-market trading on Friday after the denim giant upgraded its annual revenue and profit forecasts, buoyed by robust demand in stores and online. The company’s consumer-centric strategy and renewed...
Dhaka’s drains, dengue, and denial
Daily Star
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July 10, 2025
What is the capital of Bangladesh known for? Ask this question on a dry winter morning, and you will hear a chorus: "Biryani!" "Traffic!" "Overpopulation!"—with someone perhaps adding "resilience" as a compliment or a curse. But ask the same...
Shipping agents alarmed as Service Level Agreement omitted from meeting agenda on berth charge hike
The Business Standard
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July 10, 2025
A fresh dispute has emerged between berth operators and shipping agents over the Service Level Agreement (SLA) following the decision to increase berth handling charges (on-board container handling charge) at Chattogram Port. Although the SLA was...
Bangladesh proposes to increase imports from US in tariff talks
The Statesman (India)
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July 10, 2025
Bangladesh has proposed to increase imports from the US on the first day of tariff talks between the two countries, a Bangladeshi official said on Thursday. “Bangladesh, on the first day of the tariff talks, has proposed to import more cotton,...
Bangladesh's lack of leverage sees it brace for higher US tariffs
Nikkei Asia
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July 10, 2025
DHAKA -- Concerns are rising over Bangladesh's lack of leverage in trade negotiations with the U.S., after U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a higher-than-expected tariff for the country if no deal is struck before Aug. 1, with business leaders...