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- Bangladesh exporters face a 30-40 per cent surge in production costs due to higher energy prices, wages, and interest rates.
- Merchandise exports from the country dropped nearly 5 per cent in 2025.
- Competitors such as Vietnam, India, and China are capturing market share because buyers prefer lower prices.
- High operational costs, including increased port charges, make it difficult for Bangladeshi companies to remain competitive.
What to watch next
- Future trends in merchandise export volumes for Bangladesh
- Potential adjustments to export financing and port tariff policies
- Impact of US tariff policies on Bangladeshi export competitiveness
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Fazlee Shamim Ehsan
executive president of the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers
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“Chattogram Port’s tariff revision in 2025 resulted in an average 41 per cent increase in service charges, while charges for a 20-foot container increased 37 per cent to Tk 16,243 from Tk 11,849”
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…Such a price gap on a $4 garment would translate into a difference of $40,000-$80,000 on a one-million-piece order, said a former director of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA). Chattogram Port’s tariff revision in 2025 resulted in an average 41 per cent increase in service charges, while charges for a 20-foot container increased 37 per cent to Tk 16,243 from Tk 11,849 , according to Fazlee Shamim Ehsan, executive president of the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA). Banks were refraining from providing sufficient working capital or were taking too long…
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Named Bangladesh · India · Vietnam · China · United States · Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association · Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association · Chattogram Port · Fazlee Shamim Ehsan · The Daily Star
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