Chattogram Port

Seaports, Land Ports Return to Normal After Quota Movement Disruptions

Import and export operations, along with customs procedures, have regained momentum at the country’s seaports and land ports following disruptions caused by recent unrest related to the quota movement and subsequent internet... Read more »
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China’s economy grew less than expected in second quarter: official data

China’s economy grew 4.7 percent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2024, official data showed Monday, less than analysts had expected. “By quarter, the GDP for the first quarter increased by 5.3... Read more »

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Land Port

Concerns Mount Over Revenue Loss as South Asia’s Largest Land Port Curtails Operations

Bangladeshi officials are grappling with fears of revenue loss as the largest land port in South Asia, situated along the India-Bangladesh border, has ceased operations for 10 hours each day since July... Read more »
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DCCI Urge Streamlined Tax Mechanisms for Enhanced Compliance, Reduced Costs

The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) has called on the government to simplify tax procedures to foster better comprehension, ease compliance, and minimize time, effort, and expenses. “Corporate tax calculations... Read more »
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Bangladesh, China agree to elevate relations to “comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership”

Bangladesh and China have agreed to elevate the relations to a “comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership” from “strategic partnership”, said a joint statement. Bangladesh foreign ministry published the 27-point joint statement on its... Read more »
"Bangladesh's Reserve Strengthens with $1.31B Loan Influx"

ACU Bill Clearance Leads to $1.32 Billion Drop in Reserves

Following the clearance of $1.42 billion in import bills through the Asian Clearing Union (ACU) for May and June, Bangladesh’s foreign exchange reserves stood at $20.46 billion as of Wednesday (10 July),... Read more »
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PM Sheikh Hasina Returns After Successful China Visit

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina returned to Bangladesh early Thursday morning, concluding her three-day official visit to China. A special flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines carrying the prime minister touched down at Hazrat... Read more »
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Dhaka, Beijing Sign 21 Instruments, Announce 7 Projects to Strengthen Ties on Diverse Fronts

7 projects announced: China-Bangladesh Free Trade Agreement China-Bangladesh Bilateral Investment Treaty Digital Connectivity project Double Pipe Line project Rajshahi WASA Surface Water Treatment Plant MoU between Shandong Agricultural University and Bangabandhu Sheikh... Read more »
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FBCCI Calls for Strengthened Economic Ties with China

The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI), the apex trade organization of Bangladesh, has urged for stronger trade and economic ties with China. This call for enhanced collaboration was... Read more »
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Economic growth hits 6.12% in Q3 of FY24, highest in three quarters

Bangladesh’s Economic growth 6.12% in the third quarter (January-March) of the recently concluded fiscal year, showing a significant recovery from the second quarter’s 3.78% growth. This recovery was driven by substantial growth... Read more »