Commerce Ministry

New BKMEA President Mohammad Hatem. Sketch: TBS
Economy

BKMEA writes to govt seeking urgent diplomatic push for 3-month suspension of India's land port ban

BKMEA President Mohammad Hatem made the appeal in a letter sent to Commerce Secretary Mahbubur Rahman on 21 May. He also urged the government to ensure that shipments already in the export pipeline...

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Economy

Trump's tariffs: NBR preparing list of US goods that could qualify for tariff reductions

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Markets

Edible oil crisis: Commerce ministry meeting with mill owners ends without decision

A kitchen market in the capital. File photo
Markets

Commerce ministry forms task force to prevent hoarding, curb commodity price hikes

File photo of State Minister Ahsanul Islam Titu. Photo: Collected
Markets

Price controlling initiatives to continue: State minister

A retail store in the capital. File Photo: TBS
Bazaar

Commerce ministry to set retail and wholesale prices of 17 commodities

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Economy

Commerce ministry names 77 firms winners of export trophy for FY21-22

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Economy

NBR working to reduce duty on daily essentials: Chairman

File photo of State Minister Ahsanul Islam Titu. Collected
Bangladesh

Immediate action against manipulation of consumers goods by large corporate importers: State Minister Ahsanul Islam

Despite some positives like, changes in wordings the major things workers demand have not been reflected in the amendments. Photo: TBS
RMG

Bangladesh could be target of US labour policy, warns Washington mission

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Bangladesh

Govt allows import of 49,755 tonnes of potato

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Economy

Ticfa meeting: US for extending freedom of association, collective bargaining to EPZs, SEZs

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Economy

Rifat Garments leads 73 cos selected for National Export Trophy