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
$3.6b Chinese loan uncertain after Dhaka drops projects from agreed list
Bangladesh’s hope of securing $3.6 billion in Chinese loans for five projects may not materialise as Dhaka has unilaterally decided to replace them in a list focusing bilateral cooperation.
3 March 2021, 18:00 PM
Processors warn of further rise in edible oil price
Edible oil is likely to become costlier in the days ahead because of the upward price trend of soybean and palm oil worldwide as Bangladesh meets 90 per cent of its demand through imports, said processors yesterday.
3 March 2021, 18:00 PM
Kitchen appliance sales surge during pandemic
Dining out has become a rare exercise amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic as many people prefer to stay at home in a bid to maintain social distancing and avoid infection.
2 March 2021, 18:00 PM
Policy to award industrial innovation, diversification
The government has framed a policy to encourage industrialisation, creative efforts and manufacturing of goods that would diversify and act as substitutes to the current range of imports.
1 March 2021, 18:00 PM
Walton plans fresh $640m investment
Walton Hi-Tech Industries Ltd is going to make a fresh investment of $640 million, equivalent to Tk 5,440 crore, to expand facilities to produce and increase export of electrical and electronic goods.
27 February 2021, 18:00 PM
Tougher tasks ahead
Bangladesh’s image will shine out amidst the global community on the back of the United Nations recommendation for its status graduation from a least-developed country to a developing nation.
27 February 2021, 18:00 PM
Electrical goods export jump
Exports of electrical goods rose 42.34 per cent year-on-year to $41.93 million in the July to January period of the current fiscal year, in a testament to Bangladesh’s growing prowess in the technological sector.
24 February 2021, 18:00 PM
Pandemic wreaks havoc on car sales
Passenger vehicle sales fell by around 26 per cent in 2020 compared to the previous year due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and imposition of additional road tax.
21 February 2021, 18:00 PM
Dhaka needs to pay $460m to join New Development Bank
Bangladesh will have to pay about $460 million in subscription fee to become a member of the New Development Bank (NDB) or BRICS Bank, a new international lender looking to mobilise resources for infrastructure and sustainable development projects.
21 February 2021, 18:00 PM
37 apparel makers investing $650m in Bangabandhu Shilpa Nagar
Some 37 local textile and garment manufacturers have started investing in Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar (BSMSN) to establish high-end apparel factories.
14 February 2021, 18:00 PM
Beza fares better
Australia’s TIC Group had set up a factory in Bangladesh to produce garment hangers with an initial investment of $10 million in the Meghna Industrial Economic Zone at Meghnaghat in Narayanganj in 2018. The facility went into commercial production in February 2019.
13 February 2021, 18:00 PM
A few bad apples spoiling Bida’s OSS barrel
While the government is fervently trying out new ways to draw investment to boost economic growth, some state bodies continue to cling on to their customary negligent behaviours, effectively marring all progress.
13 February 2021, 18:00 PM
New definition of CKD to discourage bike manufacturing locally
Motorcycle manufacturers have alleged that the new definition of completely knocked-down (CKD) components for two-wheelers will discourage local production and impede the industry’s development.
9 February 2021, 18:00 PM
Rupayan City Uttara, a model gated community
Rupayan Group aims to enhance Bangladesh’s brand in the global real estate sector through Rupayan City Uttara, a premium mega gated community with a wide range of lifestyle solutions.
7 February 2021, 18:00 PM
Steel exports jump 83pc
Bangladesh’s steel export, mainly semi-finished casting products, leaped 82.91 per cent year-on-year during the July-January period of the ongoing fiscal, interestingly coinciding with the ongoing pandemic-induced economic slowdown.
6 February 2021, 18:00 PM
Bangabandhu Shilpa Nagar to go green
The government has undertaken a Tk 4,367 crore project to turn the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar (BSMSN) into an environment-friendly industrial city with a view to attracting more foreign investment.
3 February 2021, 18:00 PM
Development of oncology drugs in Bangladesh: A success story
Just 12 years ago, Bangladesh was a 100 percent importer of oncology drugs. Today, it is an exporter that also meets local needs.
3 February 2021, 18:00 PM
Bike registration fee halved
The government yesterday slashed motorcycle registration fees by half, a demand long being made by two-wheeler makers.
2 February 2021, 18:00 PM
TK Group to invest Tk 6,600cr in Bangabandhu Shilpa Nagar
Samuda Food Products, a subsidiary of TK Group, is set to make a fresh investment of Tk 6,600 crore in the consumer goods and chemical sectors.
31 January 2021, 18:00 PM
Pandemic leaves little impact on steel, cement makers
Leading steel, cement and paint companies related to the construction sector witnessed higher profits in the July-December period of the current financial year despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
31 January 2021, 18:00 PM