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Tariff cut by US strengthens Bangladesh’s regional trade standing: Industry expert
The Financial Express Bangladesh
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Bangladesh’s adjustment of its reciprocal tariff rate to 20 per cent on products exported to the United States marks a strategic pivot in global trade, industry expert Mohiuddin Rubel has said, positioning the country more competitively in the...
CGS dialogue: Push for complete overhaul of Bangladesh's foreign policy
The Financial Express Bangladesh
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Speakers at a policy dialogue hosted by the Centre for Governance Studies (CGS) on Thursday underscored the urgent need for a comprehensive overhaul of Bangladesh's foreign policy, which they said has remained largely stagnant for over five...
Textile effects on microplastic pollution: The textile industry’s future impact on resolving microplastic pollution
Textile Focus
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July 31, 2025
Plastic is a material that can be shaped at any forms when soft. Common plastics polymers used in textile clothes are Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Polypropylene (PP),...
Yunus hails 'diplomatic win' as Bangladesh secures ‘landmark’ US tariff deal
The Financial Express Bangladesh
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Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has congratulated Bangladesh’s tariff negotiators on securing a “landmark” trade deal with the US in a “decisive diplomatic victory”. “By reducing the tariff to 20 per cent, 17 points lower than anticipated, our...
Prof Yunus sees bright future for Bangladesh as it secures 20pc US tariff rate
The Financial Express Bangladesh
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Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Friday said they proudly congratulate the Bangladesh tariff negotiators on securing a landmark trade deal with the United States, a decisive diplomatic victory. "The future of Bangladesh is undeniably bright....
Pakistan, Bangladesh among 50 countries now with lower US tariffs than India
The Indian Express
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August 1, 2025
US New Tariff Policy 2025: After securing trade deals on his terms with partners such as the European Union (EU), Japan and South Korea, US President Donald Trump has ramped up pressure on India by imposing lower tariffs on more than 50 countries...
Dhaka-Chattogram petroleum pipeline set to be operational in Aug: BPC
Bangladesh Sangsbad Sangstha
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Dhaka-Chattogram petroleum pipeline set to be operational in Aug: BPC DHAKA, July 31, 2025 (BSS) – The first ever petroleum pipeline from southeastern port city of Chattogram to capital Dhaka is set to be operational from mid August, Bangladesh...
US reduces tariffs on Bangladesh to 20pc from 35pc
Bangladesh Sangsbad Sangstha
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US reduces tariffs on Bangladesh to 20pc from 35pc WASHINGTON DC, Aug 1, 2025 (BSS) – The United States (US) has reduced its tariff rate on goods from Bangladesh to 20 percent, a significant reduction from the previous 35 percent, after a final...
US tariffs work as opportunity for India’s supply chain: Industry
The Hans India
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August 1, 2025
New Delhi: The United States’ decision to impose a 25 per cent tariff on India should be seen not just as a challenge, but also as a major opportunity for the country, industry leaders said on Thursday. Speaking on the development, Ranjeet Mehta,...
Indian textile stocks slide up to 7% after Trump slashes tariffs on rival supplier Bangladesh
The Economic Times
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August 1, 2025
Indian textile stocks like Kitex, Pearl Global, KPR Mill, and Welspun Living fell up to 7% on Friday as investors reacted to the latest tariff shift by the US administration under President Donald Trump. The move reduced import duties on...
CA greets Bangladesh tariff negotiators on securing landmark trade deal with US
Bangladesh Sangsbad Sangstha
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CA greets Bangladesh tariff negotiators on securing landmark trade deal with US Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus. File Photo DHAKA, Aug 1, 2025 (BSS) - Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today congratulated Bangladesh tariff negotiators...
Yunus sees bright future for Bangladesh as it secures 20pc US tariff rate
Bangladesh Post
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Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Friday said they proudly congratulate the Bangladesh tariff negotiators on securing a landmark trade deal with the United States, a decisive diplomatic victory. "The future of Bangladesh is undeniably bright....
Dhaka-Ctg petroleum pipeline set to be operational in Aug: BPC
Bangladesh Post
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The first ever petroleum pipeline from southeastern port city of Chattogram to capital Dhaka is set to be operational from mid August, Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) officials said on Thursday. The BPC officials said they were preparing to...
Uniqlo, Adidas Latest To Warn US Price Hikes As Trump Slaps Tariffs On Asian Manufacturing Hubs
myMotherLode - California
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Several brands have stockpiled goods in the U.S. ahead of the tariff implementation on Aug. 1. German sportswear brand Adidas (ADDYY) and Japan's Fast Retailing, which owns Uniqlo, are the latest companies to warn of higher product prices in the...
Leveling the field: What the new US tariff rate means for Bangladesh
Daily Star
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August 1, 2025
The recent reduction in the US reciprocal tariff rate for Bangladesh, from 35 percent to 20 percent, is a welcome development for the country's export sector. This revision comes as part of a broader recalibration of the United States' reciprocal...
‘Because of women it became a people’s revolution’: what has changed one year on from Bangladesh’s student uprising?
The Guardian
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August 1, 2025
On 5 August 2024, Sheikh Hasina resigned as prime minister of Bangladesh and fled the country, the culmination of a student uprising that saw the most widespread participation of women in street protests in Bangladesh’s history. Armed with sticks...
US tariffs on Bangladeshi goods down to 20%
BDNews24
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After talks and negotiations, the Trump administration has reduced the US tariffs on Bangladeshi products to 20 percent from the initially proposed 35 percent. The US announced the decision after a third and final round of talks. The Trump...
Mangoes sweeten ties between China, Bangladesh
China Daily Global
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Bangladesh's Ministry of Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin (third from left) and Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen (second from right) inspect mango boxes during a ceremony at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on May...
PHMA terms SBP’s policy rate decision a major blow to industrial recovery, export growth
The Nation
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August 1, 2025
ISLAMABAD - The Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PHMA) has criticised the decision of the State Bank of Pakistan to maintain the key policy rate at 11 percent, calling it a major blow to the country’s industrial recovery,...
Bangladesh Bank announces tight monetary policy for H1 FY26
Fibre 2 Fashion
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Bangladesh Bank (BB) today announced maintaining its tight monetary policy stance for the first half (H1) of this fiscal (FY26) to rein in inflation and anchor inflation expectations."If the inflation rate continues to decelerate further, as we...