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
Bicycle exports on the decline
Bicycle exports from Bangladesh declined year-on-year in the first four months of the current fiscal year apparently for shrinking demand in Europe propagated by the war-induced cost-of-living crisis.
6 November 2022, 03:00 AM
State sugar agency has little to sell though prices rocket
With sugar prices making new records almost every day for a supply crunch at home and abroad, pushing up the cost of making sweetener-based foods, state-run Bangladesh Sugar and Food Industries Corporation (BSFIC) can’t increase the supply to provide some relief to consumers.
30 October 2022, 02:20 AM
Steel industry to heat up as new players joining race
Bangladesh’s steel industry is set to see the entry of a couple of large business houses while several existing steelworks are looking to expand their capacities in order to gain from the rising demand for the key construction material.
30 October 2022, 02:00 AM
First jet fuel plant goes into operation
Partex Petro Ltd, an oil refinery, has started production and marketing of aviation fuel, becoming the first company in Bangladesh to manufacture the finished product for the growing air transport market.
25 October 2022, 02:10 AM
World cups fuel demand for large screen TVs
The demand for large-screen and premium-branded televisions has picked up in Bangladesh as sports-loving fans are gearing up to watch cricket and football world cups.
21 October 2022, 02:10 AM
Local cable makers now of international calibre
Eastern Cables Limited, a subsidiary of the Bangladesh Steel and Engineering Corporation, was once the only cable manufacturer in Bangladesh.
15 October 2022, 18:00 PM
Worsening electricity supply fresh blow to industries
Industries, already under huge pressure for the fall in gas supply and higher input costs, have been hit with power outages in the last few days, which have raised the production cost and may force factories to cut output.
12 October 2022, 02:10 AM
Coordination key to achieving implementation target
Like always, investors and experts apprehend that there will be challenges in implementing the new industrial policy to achieve maximum benefits due to a lack of ownership and coordination among line ministries and various stakeholders.
6 October 2022, 03:10 AM
Roaring dollar hits local producers
Bangladesh’s entire business sector, particularly the producers focused on the domestic market, is facing troubles due to an unprecedented hike in the US dollar price as their cost of production has witnessed a sharp spike.
6 October 2022, 02:40 AM
Rampal power plant to take time to start running
One of the Rampal power plant’s two units was inaugurated last month but it still requires some machinery to practically start running.
4 October 2022, 03:00 AM
Glass market expanding amid rapid urbanisation
The market for glass used in construction has increased steadily in Bangladesh over the past 15 years thanks to expansion in the real-estate sector resulting from rapid urbanisation, according to industry insiders.
23 September 2022, 03:00 AM
Six local firms to invest $457 million in pharma, hospitality
Six Bangladeshi companies have showed their interest to invest $457 million at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar in Chattogram and Sabrang Tourism Park in Cox’s Bazar.
20 September 2022, 15:00 PM
Steel industry suffering from 50pc slump in sales
The steel industry in Bangladesh is currently witnessing a steep drop in sales as the depreciation of taka against US dollar has hiked production costs at a time when consumers are unwilling to pay higher prices for the key construction material.
20 September 2022, 02:50 AM
Sanitaryware sales rising in rural areas
Just two decades ago, one could hardly hope to see a well-furnished bathroom in the country’s semi-urban and rural areas.
18 September 2022, 03:10 AM
Foreign aid use up 1.57pc in Jul-Aug
Foreign assistance utilisation by the government has gone up by 1.57 per cent year-on-year during the first two months of the current fiscal year, thanks to improvements in the use of project aid.
15 September 2022, 03:00 AM
No driving licence needed to buy bikes until Dec 14
The Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) has extended the time for purchase of motorcycle without a valid driving licence until December 14.
15 September 2022, 02:40 AM
Motorcycle sales slow
Sales growth in the local two-wheeler industry has slowed ever since the government made it mandatory for owners to produce a valid driver’s licence when registering their motorcycle.
13 September 2022, 03:20 AM
Deal this year for Indian special economic zone
The Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (Beza) plans to sign a commercial agreement with India by this year for establishing the Indian Special Economic Zone (ISEZ) as negotiations in this regard are almost complete.
11 September 2022, 03:20 AM
Autogas consumption rising amid higher fuel costs
The number of filling stations that dispense liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), also known as Autogas, is on an upward trend across the country as consumption is growing amid government efforts to cut dependency on compressed natural gas (CNG) and fuel oil.
7 September 2022, 02:30 AM
3 bottlers control over half of $3.2b LPG market
Three bottlers control more than 50 per cent of the $3.2 billion liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) market in Bangladesh, according to industry people and a recent market assessment.
6 September 2022, 03:00 AM