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Bangladesh, EU eye conclusion of PCA negotiations by 2026

Bangladesh and the European Union (EU) have agreed to continue engaging in constructive dialogue, aiming to conclude the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) negotiations by next year, reports UNB.At the first round of negotiations on the PCA held at the EU headquarters in Brussels on Thursday, both sides discussed issues...

Business as usual at Darshana port despite halt of transshipment

Chuadanga, Apr 11 (UNB)-After cancellation of transshipment by India, Darshana rail port in Chuadanga witnesses no impact on exports and imports as the port is only used for bilateral trade between Bangladesh and India, with no commercial linkage to third countries such as Nepal or Bhutan. "At Darshana, all imports...

BGMEA, Youngone stress innovation, knowledge-sharing to boost competitiveness

Chairman of Youngone Corporation Kihak Sung and BGMEA Administrator Anwar Hossain on Thursday emphasized the importance of innovation and knowledge-sharing in enhancing the competitiveness of the industry, especially in the area of non-cotton textiles and high-value garment production, reports UNB.Administrator of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and...

Different handicraft items are in high demand ahead of Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bengali New Year.

Different handicraft items are in high demand ahead of Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bengali New Year. The picture was taken on Friday from the capital’s Doyel Chattar area. — FE photo by Shafiqul Alam

BEPZA to start allocating plots in Patuakhali EPZ early next year

Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) is expected to start allocating plots for investors in Patuakhali Export Processing Zone (EPZ) from early 2026, reports BSS."The land development work of Patuakhali EPZ has already been started. Around 55 percent work has been completed. The development work will be completed by June,...

Ireland backs Bangladesh’s LDC graduation, eyes stronger ties

Irish Ambassador to Bangladesh and India Kevin Kelly has reaffirmed Ireland's commitment to supporting Bangladesh's LDC graduation process and strengthening bilateral cooperation under Ireland's Asia-Pacific Strategy, reports UNB.Ambassador Kelly emphasised the deepening relationship between the two nations and praised Ireland's Honorary Consul in Bangladesh Masud Jamil Khan's energy and ambition....

US tariffs threaten troubled Sri Lanka's recovery: IMF

COLOMBO, April 11 (AFP): Sri Lanka's recovery from its worst economic meltdown, which forced a sovereign default and toppled a president, will be undermined if punishing US tariffs resume, the IMF warned on Friday.The United States is Sri Lanka's largest single market, accounting for almost a quarter of its $12...