Monday, November 18, 2024

Export may face challenge over FTA between EU, Vietnam

Bangladesh’s export, particularly of apparel items, to the European countries may face a big challenge in the future if European Union and Vietnam sign a proposed free trade agreement, commerce ministry officials said. The tariff preferences Bangladesh is enjoying on the EU market under GSP scheme may be eroded gradually and Vietnam may take away some market ... Read more

Eurozone crisis may hit Bangladesh exports: WTO

Pascal Lamy says poor countries may be short on trade finance An economic slowdown in Europe may affect Bangladesh as it is highly dependent on exports to the Eurozone, said World Trade Organisation (WTO) Director General Pascal Lamy yesterday. “Macroeconomic development is not looking very good, especially for countries like Bangladesh, whose two-thirds of exports ... Read more