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
Strong bike industry inspires component makers
Buoyed by the government policy aimed at developing the motorcycle industry, local companies are gradually making a foray into the component manufacturing segment with a view to cutting the country’s reliance on imports.
14 June 2021, 18:00 PM
Man behind the rise of Butterfly
Butterfly Group has made its name in Bangladesh with its consumer electronics available on hire purchase, transforming in 34 years from just three outlets to employing around 2,000 employees and having an annual turnover of Tk 850 crore.
10 June 2021, 18:00 PM
Steel prices unlikely to cool off despite source tax cut
The cut in source tax in the proposed budget may not bring down the price of steel, meaning the cost of infrastructure and construction projects is unlikely to decline, manufacturers say.
9 June 2021, 18:00 PM
Tax holiday to boost local manufacturing of automobiles
The 20-year tax-exemption support announced in the proposed budget will definitely take Bangladesh’s growing automobile industry to an impressive stage and promote local manufacturing, according to industry insiders.
7 June 2021, 18:00 PM
Tax cuts for cement industry nominal, won’t lower prices
Although the government said that it would reduce the taxes levied on the import of raw materials used to make cement, this initiative will not have a satisfactory impact as prices would remain the same at the consumer level, according to market players.
5 June 2021, 18:00 PM
Marico to invest Tk 227cr in new unit
Marico Bangladesh is set to invest Tk 227 crore to establish a new manufacturing unit at the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar (BSMSN) in Mirsarai, Chattogram as a part of its efforts to catch a greater share of the growing market for fast-moving consumer goods.
5 June 2021, 18:00 PM
Transition to Developing Country: Initiatives underway to cover potential losses
The government is cautious about addressing the challenges the country would face after its transition to a developing country in 2026.
4 June 2021, 18:00 PM
Bangabandhu Shilpa Nagar: First factory opens next month
Bangladesh’s largest industrial enclave, the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar (BSMSN) in Mirsarai, Chattogram, is scheduled to witness the inauguration of its very first factory on June 10, likely through a virtual platform, by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
30 May 2021, 18:00 PM
AC sales triple as temperature soars
The sales of air conditioners have tripled year-on-year in April and May as people rushed to retailers to get rid of the scorching summer.
27 May 2021, 18:00 PM
Quality testing of imported bitumen made mandatory
The government has made the quality testing of imported bitumen mandatory to ensure product standards.
26 May 2021, 18:00 PM
Bepza economic zone eyes $10b investment
The Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (Bepza) is establishing an economic zone at the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar (BSMSN) to diversify exports.
26 May 2021, 18:00 PM
Implement SME stimulus fully to help them survive
The government should implement the current stimulus packages for the cottage, micro, small and medium enterprises (CMSMEs) and announce another round of support in the upcoming budget to help them survive, said experts and entrepreneurs.
22 May 2021, 18:00 PM
Lack of info, support barrier to more Japanese investment
Japanese companies doing business in Bangladesh are facing challenges during the coronavirus pandemic, including a lack of information and support from authorities, which may dent the flow of investment, according to investors and a recent survey.
22 May 2021, 18:00 PM
PHP now making reflective glass
PHP Float Glass Industries, a concern of PHP Family, has started manufacturing reflective glass for the first time with plans to export it on meeting local demand.
9 May 2021, 18:00 PM
Japanese firms want to expand despite pandemic: survey
The pandemic is showing no signs of abating but still 41.8 per cent of Japanese companies in Bangladesh during 2020 wanted to expand business in the next two years, according to a survey by Japan External Trade Organization (Jetro).
4 May 2021, 18:00 PM
Ceramic makers seek low-cost funds
The country’s ceramic manufacturers have demanded low-cost funds on easy terms for payment of their workers’ salaries, allowances and Eid bonuses.
3 May 2021, 18:00 PM
Plastic pipe industry growing fast
The domestic plastic pipe industry is growing at around 20 per cent a year thanks to its rising demand in the ongoing government development projects and modern water supply, sewerage and irrigation systems.
28 April 2021, 18:00 PM
Online orders boost home appliance sales
Home appliance makers and retailers are witnessing better sales than previous year on the back of online shopping, promotional offers and free delivery ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr.
25 April 2021, 18:00 PM
Bus owners in a tight spot
Bus operators in Bangladesh are losing Tk 500 crore every day as they have been off the road because of the lockdown, which may turn many owners into loan defaulters as their income has fallen to zero.
22 April 2021, 18:00 PM
Construction costs burdened with cement price rise
The price of each 50-kilogramme bag of cement has increased by around 12 per cent, or Tk 50, to Tk 450 to Tk 460 -- a development that will push up construction costs, be it the government’s development projects or privately-owned buildings.
20 April 2021, 18:00 PM