Business leaders demand swift FBCCI polls
19 April 2026, 19:11 PM
They also called for a private-sector administrator, at a meeting with the commerce minister
19 April 2026, 19:11 PM
LPG supply security hinges on boosting storage capacity
19 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh’s liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) sector has grown rapidly, yet lacks the storage capacity to buffer itself against global market shocks, according to the president of the LPG Operators Association of Bangladesh (LOAB).
19 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Fuel crisis drives e-bike demand in Bangladesh
12 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Industry data shows a sharp increase in monthly sales of e-bikes just as the fuel crisis started
12 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Ecnec scraps one project, sends back another
7 April 2026, 00:00 AM
The new Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec), chaired by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, yesterday scrapped one development project and sent back another, which is located in the PM’s home district of Bogura, for cost review.
7 April 2026, 00:00 AM
War pain spreading fast across industries
3 April 2026, 00:26 AM
When the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran on February 28, the first signs of trouble in Bangladesh were felt at airports. Flights to several Middle Eastern destinations were suspended, leaving migrant workers stranded and creating chaos at Dhaka airport.
3 April 2026, 00:26 AM
Stagnant Saarc exports reveal Bangladesh’s trade risks
30 March 2026, 00:34 AM
Bangladesh’s exports have become a powerhouse for its economy, increasing by some $10 billion over the last six years.
30 March 2026, 00:34 AM
Food exports to the Gulf feel war shock
29 March 2026, 23:59 PM
The country’s merchandised shipments of processed foods and agricultural products to Gulf nations are facing a serious shock from the war in the Middle East, with freight charges soaring fourfold and new orders plunging.
29 March 2026, 23:59 PM
Half of Japanese firms in Bangladesh expect profits in 2026
30 March 2026, 00:08 AM
Jetro survey finds improving confidence lifts outlook to highest level since 2019
30 March 2026, 00:08 AM
Safety compliances still a far cry
Workplace safety in the RMG sector improved to a great extent. However, the safety and compliance in the non-RMG sectors are yet to improve as per the standards of the garment sector.
25 April 2023, 18:00 PM
Eid shopping hits full steam
It was 11.45 pm on Tuesday. Shopping malls and markets usually remain shut at this hour of the day. But, the bustling shopping district for clothing and lifestyle items in the Mirpur-1 area was abuzz with shoppers.
20 April 2023, 02:00 AM
AC sales soar as mercury spikes
Demand for air conditioners (ACs) has increased significantly as people rushed to retailers for respite from the ongoing heatwave sweeping across the country.
17 April 2023, 02:30 AM
AC sales soar amid heatwave
The demand for air conditioners has increased 25 per cent year-on-year
16 April 2023, 13:58 PM
Amnesty to legalise black money unethical
The Consumers Association of Bangladesh (CAB) chief has voiced its opposition to the apex trade body’s demand to reintroduce the facility of unconditional amnesty to the investments of black money in the real estate sector.
16 April 2023, 02:20 AM
Unlike the past, electronics sales down this Eid
The sales of electronic home appliances usually pick up ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr as retailers introduce new models and offer discounts and consumers are awash with cash.
14 April 2023, 02:30 AM
High-end motorcycle sales slower this Eid
Sales of motorcycles, particularly high-end ones, ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr were impressive over the last one decade but this year is quite different as demand is low due to an increase in inflationary pressure, economic crisis and an increase in prices of the two-wheelers.
13 April 2023, 03:00 AM
Car sales plunge for higher prices, uncertainty
Sales of passenger cars declined significantly in the first quarter of 2023 owing to higher prices and macroeconomic volatility, industry people said
11 April 2023, 02:30 AM
Advance bookings for Eid vacationers going slow
Advance bookings for flights and lodging for the upcoming Eid holiday are going slower compared to last year due to the ongoing inflationary pressure resulting from an economic crisis, according to industry insiders.
7 April 2023, 02:30 AM
Bangladesh yet to utilise Japan’s China Plus One policy
In 2008, the Japanese government announced the “China Plus One” policy, focusing on relocating its sunset industries from China to other countries.
5 April 2023, 02:30 AM
Ceramics sales down as consumers cut back on expenses
Sales of ceramics items have dropped by up to 20 per cent in Bangladesh as consumers cut back on their non-essential expenditures and the real estate sector faces a slowdown amid economic uncertainty and higher inflationary pressures, industry people said.
4 April 2023, 03:00 AM
Cargo movement thru waterways plunges
Inland water cargo vessel operations in Bangladesh declined 30 per cent over the past eight months as imports have fallen significantly amid global economic uncertainties stemming from the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, according to industry insiders.
2 April 2023, 02:00 AM
Bike sales drop 30% in two months
Motorcycle sales declined by 30 per cent in Bangladesh in the past two months due to higher inflationary pressures and a draft policy that makes securing a driving licence mandatory before buying two-wheelers.
27 March 2023, 03:00 AM
Local production of pharma raw materials gaining traction
Pharmaceutical companies are gradually enhancing their capacity to produce the raw materials needed to make medicines, which will go on to reduce Bangladesh’s over-reliance on imports and augment the country’s competitive edge in the global market.
20 March 2023, 02:00 AM
‘EV industry to draw millions of dollars’
Bangladesh has the potential to become a hub for manufacturing electric vehicles (EV) as industries for the production of components such as batteries and tyres have already been established while the growing population assures market viability
19 March 2023, 02:30 AM
Sales of electric vehicles rising gradually
Electric vehicles (EVs), including plug-in hybrids, will one day dominate the automobile market in Bangladesh as the demand for cars run on alternative fuel is slowly gaining ground, according to importers and distributors.
19 March 2023, 02:00 AM
Price of MS rod crosses Tk 1 lakh
Bangladesh’s construction sector is facing challenges due to frequent hikes in the price of mild steel (MS) rod and other major construction materials while slow development activities have put many workers out of job, according to industry people.
17 March 2023, 02:00 AM
Prime mover sales down over 62%
Sales of prime movers, which are the front part of semi-trailer type trucks, fell over 62 per cent year-on-year in 2022 in Bangladesh amid a fall in imports and surge in their prices alongside that of fuel.
10 March 2023, 03:30 AM
Consumer electronics sales plunge amid high inflation
The consumer electronics sector in Bangladesh is witnessing a slide in demand as sales have declined by 40 per cent from a year ago amid belt-tightening by customers
9 March 2023, 02:00 AM
Pharmaceutical shipments making a turnaround
Pharmaceutical shipments from Bangladesh are slowly making a turnaround with a gradual improvement in the global US dollar crisis, according to drug exporters.
6 March 2023, 02:30 AM