Exports up over 6% to $13.1bn in Q1 of current fiscal

Bangladesh’s merchandise export earnings grew 6.34 percent to US$ 13.094 billion in the first quarter (July–September) of the current fiscal year (FY 2026–27), according to the latest data released by the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB).During the corresponding period of FY 2025–26, export earnings stood at $ 12.313 billion.In September 2026 alone, single-month export earnings rose 8.54 percent year-on-year to $3.937 billion, up from $3.627 billion in September 2025.The ready-made garments (RMG) sector, the major driver of the country’s export earnings, maintained its leading role, earning $10.578 billion during the July–September period, marking a 6.10 percent growth over $ 9.970 billion earned in the same period of the previous fiscal year.In September, RMG exports registered an 8.56 percent growth, reaching $ 3.082 billion, up from $2.839 billion in September 2025.Within the RMG sector, knitwear exports grew by 6.88 percent to $ 5.963 billion during...

Experts call for professional framework to manage distressed bank assets

Staff CorrespondentExperts have called for establishing an independent, professional and accountable framework to manage the growing volume of non-performing and distressed assets in Bangladesh’s banking sector, including specialised Asset Management Companies (AMCs) and an effective secondary market for distressed assets.They made the recommendations at a seminar on the proposed Distressed Asset Management Law organised by the Islamic Economic Research Bureau (IERB) at its conference room...

Gold prices fall again in Bangladesh, 22-carat down by Tk 2,216

Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) has reduced gold prices again, cutting the price of 22-carat gold by Tk 2,216 per bhori to Tk 228,556 including VAT.In a notice issued on Tuesday, BAJUS said the revised prices ca...

Illegal hawkers to face seizure, cases: DSCC Administrator

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Administrator Md Abdus Salam has warned that hawkers occupying roads and footpaths outside designated areas will face eviction, seizure of their goods and legal action.He made the remarks while speaking to journalists after inspecting cleanliness activities, the eviction of illegal roadside occupants and public sufferings in the capital’s Dhalpur area on Thursday.The DSCC administrator said the city corporation had designated specific footpaths and areas for hawkers to operate.“Strict action will be taken against hawkers who illegally occupy any footpath, including the main road from Zero Point to Sadarghat, outside the designated areas,” he said.He said all hawkers in Dhaka would have to operate in an organised manner and register with...

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Bangladesh suffer 9-2 drubbing against Indonesia

Bangladesh ended their FIFA ASEAN Cup campaign on a disappointing note, suffering a heavy 9-2 defeat to hosts Indonesia in their final Group A match at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Indonesia today (Thursday).Indonesia dominated the match from the outset and secured a commanding victory, finishing the group stage with seven points from three matches. Bangladesh ended their campaign without a point.Le Baker opened the scoring in the 11th minute, converting a pass from Ole Romeny before doubling the lead nine minutes later following a goalmouth scramble.Rizky Ridho then set up Indonesia's third goal in the 32nd minute.Bangladesh pulled one back in the 36th minute when Shahriar Emon headed home from close range off Shuki's cross.However, Le Baker restored Indonesia's three-goal cushion just a minute later by completing his hat-trick.He added his fourth in the 42nd minute before Justin Hubner headed home Indonesia's sixth in first-half stoppage time.Indonesia continued their dominance after the break, with Luke Vickery making it 7-1 in the 90th minute.Bangladesh reduced the deficit again a minute later as substitute Farhaan Ali scored their second goal.Kevin Diks restored Indonesia's seven-goal advantage by making it 8-2 in the sixth minute of stoppage time, while Le Baker completed his five-goal haul and Indonesia's 9-2 victory in the seventh minute of added time.Bangladesh had already been eliminated from the tournament after losing 3-0 to Malaysia in their opening Group A match and 1-0 to Singapore in their second game, reports BSS....

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