Govt Allocates $200M in Export Incentives Ahead of Eid

• Bangladesh Secures $1.66B in Remittance in 15 days of March, expected to cross $3B for the month. Source

• Govt Allocates $200M in Export Incentives to support wages in export industries before Eid. Source

• Chinese Solar Giant Longi to Invest in Bangladesh’s renewable energy sector. Source

• Bangladesh’s Trade Competitiveness Rises as the Taka depreciates to a more realistic value. Source

• New Jamuna Bridge to Boost Trade by improving railway connectivity and regional commerce. Source

• Bangladesh to Import More U.S. Cotton to reduce risks of tariffs under a potential Trump administration. Source

• Three More RMG Factories Earn LEED Certification, strengthening Bangladesh’s green manufacturing push. Source

• Govt Extends VAT Exemption on Edible Oil until June to protect consumers from price hikes. Source

• Bangladesh Secures $2.2B AIIB Loan for MSME development and economic growth. Source

• Bangladesh-UK Strengthen Trade Relations in talks focusing on aviation, education, and renewables. Source

• Banks Required to Allocate 20% of Green Funds to women entrepreneurs as part of financial inclusion reforms. Source

• Bangladesh Plans Smooth Transition for LDC Graduation, preparing strategies to mitigate financial impacts. Source

Economy & Banking

• Govt Allocates $200M in Export Incentives: To support wages and bonuses in export industries before Eid, the government has disbursed BDT 20 Bn in cash incentives. Source

• Bangladesh Secures $1.66B in Remittance: Expatriates sent $1.66B in the first 15 days of March, with total inflows expected to surpass $3B for the month. Source

• Govt Prepares Smooth Transition for LDC Graduation: Officials are drafting strategies to mitigate higher loan costs and trade challenges post-2026 graduation. Source

• Revenue Shortfall May Reach BDT 1.05T in FY25: Bangladesh’s revenue collection grew by only 4.4% in July-December, widening the fiscal gap. Source

• Bangladesh Bank Seeks $2.2B AIIB Loan for MSMEs: The funds will be used to enhance small business financing under the ‘Sustainable Development for CMSME’ project. Source

• Banks Must Allocate 20% of Green Funds to Women Entrepreneurs: A new Bangladesh Bank directive aims to boost financial inclusion by channeling more funds to female-led businesses. Source

Policy & Infrastructure

• New Jamuna Bridge to Enhance Trade & Connectivity: The Japan-funded railway bridge is expected to boost trade and regional investments significantly. Source

• Govt Prepares to Outwit Dishonest Businesses: Officials are implementing stricter measures to curb artificial price hikes in essential commodities. Source

• Govt Scraps $1.06T Health Program Over Mismanagement Concerns: The Ministry of Health has discontinued its long-running development plan due to inefficiency and financial risks. Source

• Tariff Commission Seeks VAT Exemption Extension on Edible Oil: Authorities propose extending the tax break to ease consumer costs. Source

Trade & Commerce

• Bangladesh to Import More U.S. Cotton to Avert Tariff Risks: Officials plan to increase imports from the U.S. to secure better trade terms amid concerns over future tariffs. Source

• Mongla Port Sees 36.78% Drop in Container Handling: The economic slowdown has reduced trade activity at Bangladesh’s second-largest seaport. Source

• Private ICDs Increase Charges for Patenga Terminal: Container handling costs at Patenga Terminal will rise by BDT 1,000-2,000 per container starting April 1. Source

International

• Chinese Solar Giant Longi to Invest in Bangladesh: Longi, a global leader in solar panel manufacturing, is setting up operations in Bangladesh’s renewable energy market. Source

• Bangladesh-UK Reinforce Trade Relations: High-level talks between Bangladesh and the UK focused on collaboration in aviation, education, and renewable energy. Source