Dhaka, July 22 -- Uncertainty has mounted in Bangladesh's manufacturing sector as the United States has officially imposed a 35 percent tariff on all goods imported from Bangladesh, effective August 1, 2025.

The decision, outlined in a letter from US President Donald Trump to Dr. Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of Bangladesh's interim government, marks a significant escalation in trade tensions and is expected to have a severe impact on Bangladesh's robust export sector, particularly the vital ready-made garment (RMG) industry.

This new tariff, a slight reduction from an earlier proposed 37 percent but still substantially higher than the previous average rate of 15 percent, places Bangladesh at a significant disadvantage compared to regio...