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
Pandemic gives a boost to ambulance business
The number of ambulances hitting the streets is on the rise as businesses are spending more on import amid an increase in its demand during the ongoing pandemic.
19 April 2021, 18:00 PM
Another bitter Baishakh for sweet shops
Pahela Baishakh, the first day of the Bangla calendar, is the busiest day for sweet makers in Bangladesh as customers throng outlets to buy delicious items.
13 April 2021, 18:00 PM
Local power solution providers up their game
The market for the equipment used in power generation, distribution and transmission is growing very fast in Bangladesh in keeping with expanding electricity production and consumption.
12 April 2021, 18:00 PM
BD Finance eyes $2b US investment
Bangladesh Finance and Investment Company Ltd (BD Finance) has signed a deal with US-based Sovereign Infrastructure Group (SIG) to attract $2 billion worth of investment in infrastructure projects in the next two years.
10 April 2021, 18:00 PM
Lift supplementary duty
Ceramic manufacturers have demanded the withdrawal of supplementary duties on tiles and sanitary products at production stage to protect the local firms and recover from the losses caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
5 April 2021, 18:00 PM
Sudden ‘lockdown’ to affect operations management, industrialists say
Industrialists have found it difficult to instantly implement emergency measures for the smooth continuation of manufacturing operations after the government suddenly announced a nationwide lockdown to curb the spread of Covid-19.
4 April 2021, 18:00 PM
Take steps to protect poor, low-income groups
The government should take immediate steps to protect the poor and low-income groups as it is set to impose fresh lockdowns to curb the spread of coronavirus infections, economists said yesterday.
3 April 2021, 18:00 PM
Energypac exporting transformers to India’s Adani
Energypac Engineering has begun exporting transformers to Adani Electricity Mumbai, in a testament to the company’s capacity to produce high-quality products.
30 March 2021, 18:00 PM
Used flats turning heads
Juned Ahmed, an official of a private bank, bought a 1,525 square-feet used flat in the Sector 10 of the capital’s Uttara at Tk 83 lakh. Had he wanted to purchase a new one, he would have to shell out at least Tk 1.20 crore, an amount that would have been tough for him to manage.
28 March 2021, 18:00 PM
Bike makers seek duty benefits for raw materials
Motorcycle manufacturers have demanded duty benefits on component and raw material imports in order to reduce the cost of production and develop the local two-wheeler industry.
23 March 2021, 18:00 PM
Beacon may ship $5m pharma products to Syria
Beacon Pharmaceuticals, the local pioneer of oncology product manufacturing, may export $5 million worth of pharmaceuticals to Syria by December this year -- a huge development for the local pharma industry.
22 March 2021, 18:00 PM
Ready flats almost sold out
Ask any well-known realtor for a flat ready for sale, chances are there will be just a handful of offers. However, assurances will be aplenty that more are being erected in some ongoing projects.
20 March 2021, 18:00 PM
India-funded projects see slow progress
The implementation of the 44-kilometre Dhaka-Tongi-Joydebpur rail line under an Indian line of credit (LoC) has made progress of 31.2 per cent since its construction began 11 years ago.
18 March 2021, 18:00 PM
First river-borne food shipment goes to India today
Bangladesh will send food items to India for the first time through waterways today with the maiden shipment of 25,000 cartons of litchi drinks of local conglomerate Pran.
15 March 2021, 18:00 PM
Tax support needed for job recovery
Restructure of corporate tax, improvement in the ranking of the Ease of Doing Business Index, and special allocation for SMEs should get priority in the upcoming budget to draw investment and revive the job market, employers and economists say.
14 March 2021, 18:00 PM
No overnight relief from losses
The Bangladesh Sugar and Food Industries Corporation (BSFIC) will not get relief from the losses anytime soon despite closing six mills.
13 March 2021, 18:00 PM
Govt, CNNIC to team up to showcase Bangladesh
The government is going to team up with US-based CNN International Commercial for showcasing Bangladesh’s achievements on the global stage.
10 March 2021, 18:00 PM
Kiam Metal plans to set up Tk 850cr glassware factory
Kiam Metal Industries, a sister concern of BRB Group, plans to make a foray into the country’s burgeoning glassware market by setting up a Tk 850 crore manufacturing unit.
9 March 2021, 18:00 PM
Remdesivir proves pharma strength
Amidst the perfect storm stirred up by Covid-19, a drug used to treat a wide range of viral infections emerged as a silver lining for treatment seekers.
7 March 2021, 18:00 PM
IFAD Autos gearing up to enter luxury bus assembly segment
IFAD Autos is all set to make a foray into the assembling business as it is now putting together different components to build 160 luxury buses to cater to the domestic market.
4 March 2021, 18:00 PM