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
Lack of technology, research barring jute diversification
The government’s jute diversification plan is a good initiative but its implementation has been slow due to a lack of technology, skilled manpower and relevant research, according to industry insiders.
5 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Competition choking small cement makers
Rising freight rates globally for demand recovery and supply disruptions as well as an increase in transport costs locally owing to a hike in diesel prices have made it difficult for small-scale cement manufacturers to compete in Bangladesh.
3 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Construction of state economic zones taking too long
The implementation of the government’s plan to bring about large-scale industrialisation is in the slow lane as only two state-run economic zones are currently ready for setting up factories although Bangladesh set out nearly seven years ago to establish them.
28 February 2022, 18:00 PM
Foreign aid disbursement, commitment rises
Foreign assistance disbursement and commitment both increased in Bangladesh in the first seven months of the current fiscal year thanks to speedy release of funds and additional promises as support for tackling the pandemic.
26 February 2022, 18:00 PM
Soybean meal export allowed, angering farmers
The government has allowed the export of soybean meals on a case-by-case basis, a move that has generated anger among dairy farmers.
26 February 2022, 18:00 PM
Indian auto parts makers see opportunities aplenty
Ayush Jain, managing director of Delhi-based automotive component manufacturer Kube Autotech Pvt, had no idea about the growing aftermarket sales in Bangladesh.
24 February 2022, 18:00 PM
Sugar production at state mills lowest in a decade
Production at state-run sugar mills is set to hit its lowest point in over a decade as sugarcane processing has fallen sharply amid reduced supply, according to the Bangladesh Sugar and Food Industries Corporation (BSFIC).
17 February 2022, 18:00 PM
Construction approval: Realtors concerned over move to include city corporations
“If the city corporations become involved in giving permission for construction, it would have a negative impact on the housing industry,” said Alamgir Shamsul Alamin, president of the Real Estate and Housing Association of Bangladesh (REHAB).
17 February 2022, 18:00 PM
Rubber production grows on local demand, rising exports
Rubber production is growing in Bangladesh, buoyed by increased domestic use and surging exports, particularly to neighbouring India.
17 February 2022, 18:00 PM
Railways asks ERD to search for funds
The railways ministry has asked the Economic Relations Division (ERD) to search for funds for a project to convert the Akhaura-Sylhet rail track into dual gauge from metre gauge.
10 February 2022, 18:00 PM
Foreign investors want ‘plug and play’ production setups
Foreign investors expect hassle-free, ready-to-use industrial setups, which the country’s leather sector, especially footwear and associated goods, lacks, says Md Saiful Islam, president of the Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dhaka (MCCI).
5 February 2022, 18:00 PM
First industrial park for shoes shaping up
A top footwear manufacturer is setting up a shoe industrial park, the first of its kind in Bangladesh, to supply import substitute raw materials and accessories to producers, boost exports and attract foreign investment.
5 February 2022, 18:00 PM
McDonald Steel first to begin production
Bangladesh’s largest industrial enclave, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar, in Mirsarai, Chattogram, finally witnessed the start of operations of its maiden factory last week.
31 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Local steel products shaping Dhaka Metro Rail
While foreign construction firms are using imported prefabricated modular units of steel in the country’s mega projects, Dhaka Mass Transit Company is using that made locally in the metro rail project, resting assured of their international standard.
27 January 2022, 18:00 PM
High engine capacity bikes see faster sales
The demand for motorcycles with a higher engine capacity is growing among bike enthusiasts in Bangladesh as these models are becoming increasingly safer and cheaper.
26 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Particle board market gains traction
The market for particle board is thriving in Bangladesh on the back of the rising demand for timber-alternative furniture and their growing use in interior designing.
24 January 2022, 18:00 PM
High import duty hinders furniture export
High import duties on raw materials are dampening price competitiveness of Bangladesh’s furniture industry, a major drawback to tapping into international markets.
17 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Ice cream market sees good growth
Ice cream manufacturers are enjoying robust sales after launching awareness campaigns on how consuming the sweetened frozen food does not increase the risk of contracting a serious case of Covid-19.
16 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Fire safety violations spotted at 979 factories in 2 months
Factory inspection teams have identified fire safety infractions at around 979 units in the past two months.
13 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh sees no imminent setback
Bangladesh is unlikely to face any immediate effect for the coal export ban by Indonesia, the world’s biggest thermal coal exporter.
6 January 2022, 18:00 PM