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Negotiations for signing a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with India will begin next year as the related feasibility study has entered its final stage, according to a senior official of the commerce ministry.

The logo of the “Made in Bangladesh” campaign has been launched to promote the country’s products globally.

The commerce ministry launched the "Made in Bangladesh" campaign on 9 December in order to promote the country's products globally. This ministry took the initiative coordinated by the Bangladesh Foreign Trade Institute (BFTI) in order to showcase the commendable growth and development of Bangladesh as well as the success stories of the pioneering private sectors of the

CNN to promote Bangladesh’s RMG sector

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) today teamed up with US-based CNN International Commercial (CNNIC) to promote ‘Made in Bangladesh’ by showcasing the nation’s success and potential in the international arena.

The one-person company (OPC) law is off to a disappointing start as no single entrepreneur has come forward to incorporate firms under the provision although six months have passed since its passage. OPC means a company formed with only one person as a member, unlike the traditional private companies with at least two members. In November, the parliament passed the law to give

Traders raise soybean oil prices by up to Tk 12 a litre

Bangladesh needs to pay attention to explore new export destinations, including untapped markets in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), Latin America and African regions, according to speakers at a webinar yesterday. "We are searching for new destinations, particularly in Africa, to increase garment and other exports through our missions abroad," said Commerce

Commerce Secretary Dr Md Jafar Uddin The role of the commerce ministry has become more important than ever with Bangladesh getting recommended for an exit from LDC in a few years. In an exclusive interview with the Daily Sun, Commerce Secretary Dr Md Jafar Uddin shared insights on the government’s strategies and ambitions regarding the country’s LDC graduation. Hasibul Aman Despite some challenges, LDC graduation will create opportunities for Bangladesh and it has the capabilities to face t...

TCB goods available online Staff Correspondent Staff Correspondent People can now purchase essential products of Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) at less than market prices online. The state agency said it will sell sugar, lentil, edible oil and chickpea through certain online stores to enable the middle-income people to buy essential goods staying at home during the Ramadan. Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi inaugurated the activities virtually or...