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- Sep 29, 2026
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Local drugmakers see little gain from US tariff exemption (opens the original)
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Bangladesh’s pharmaceutical industry may see some opportunities from the latest US tariff adjustment, but the immediate benefits are likely to be limited because the country does not currently manufacture many of the highly specialised medicines covered by the measure, industry leaders said. The US announced a 100 percent ad valorem tariff, a charge levied on imports and defined in terms of a fixed percentage of value, on certain licensed pharmaceutical products and ingredients from September 29
Companies are dodging price shock by cutting costs (opens the original)
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In the coming weeks, biscuits and spices may start arriving in slightly smaller packets, while dealers and retailers of atta, maida and suji may receive lower commissions on each packet sold. Some companies may also tweak their recipes. Liquid soap and detergents, for example, could contain less active material while maintaining product performance. Inside factory premises, manufacturers may also increasingly turn to cheaper solar power and try to get more from their existing workforces. All the
Salt imports raise concerns among local producers (opens the original)
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Bangladesh has approved imports of 150,000 tonnes of unrefined salt just weeks before the new domestic production season, raising concerns among farmers and refiners over the need for the purchases and their impact on local producers. The government says the imports are a precaution against a possible supply shortfall after weather disruptions hit production in Cox’s Bazar, the country’s main salt-producing region. But farmer representatives and industry executives say existing stocks are suffic
Import rules eased for specialised fabrics (opens the original)
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Apparel exporters will now be able to import specialised fabrics and materials used to produce niche products such as seamless sportswear, underwear and functional garments more easily, as the government has relaxed several provisions of the country’s import policy. The commerce ministry amended the Import Policy Order 2026-2029 through a notification issued on Sunday, with the changes taking immediate effect. Under the amended provisions, specialised fabrics and materials required for producing
Higher fuel prices to push up costs of production (opens the original)
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The latest fuel price hike will raise production, transport and energy costs across Bangladesh, putting further pressure on businesses, exporters and consumers already facing high inflation and weak demand, business leaders said. The government yesterday raised the prices of diesel, octane, petrol and kerosene by Tk 20 a litre. The government cited sharply higher international fuel prices and freight costs amid the ongoing Middle East conflict. The increase comes as businesses are already dealin
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