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
Businesses call to curb red tape, corruption to spur investment
Investment barriers at the National Board of Revenue (NBR) and the Office of the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms (RJSC) must be addressed immediately to bolster investor confidence and increase investment growth, according to experts and top business leaders.
7 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Investment abroad hits $2b in 6 years
Bangladesh has long been hungry for foreign direct investments (FDI) but that has also been coupled with the outflow of funds through local companies seeking to generate business abroad.
7 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Businesses should be allowed to operate in peace
The business community had to toe the government line during the Awami League rule of the past 15 years, Mohammed Amirul Haque, managing director of Premier Cement Mills, told The Daily Star in an interview recently.
15 November 2024, 18:02 PM
Graft was biggest hurdle in drawing FDI over last 15yrs
Says Ashik Chowdhury, head of government’s key investment promotion agencies BIDA, BEZA
3 November 2024, 18:00 PM
Map out economic priorities
The head of DCCI has urged the government to map out its economic priorities once the committee to prepare a white paper on the economy, and other task forces on various reform agendas finish their jobs.
30 October 2024, 18:00 PM
Bida’s one-stop service plagued by non-stop negligence
Services rendered by government agencies through a single-window platform to facilitate business remain marred by unscrupulous activities, despite expectations of improvement among entrepreneurs under the interim government.
26 October 2024, 18:00 PM
I have learnt to respect workers: Kihak Sung
Kihak Sung, chairman of Youngone Corporation and a pioneer in Bangladesh’s readymade garments (RMG) and textile sectors, has been instrumental in the country’s rise as a major global exporter.
26 October 2024, 18:00 PM
Rate hike further dampens investment mood
In an effort to curb stubbornly high inflation, the central bank’s latest interest rate hike has sparked concerns among the business community as they argue that the increased cost of borrowing will strain their existing ventures and dampen future expansion plans.
22 October 2024, 18:00 PM
Wheels of change: Bangladesh’s journey to self-sufficiency in motorcycle manufacture
It was once beyond anyone’s wildest imagination that Bangladesh would become a motorcycle manufacturing hub. Only seven years ago, the country relied on imports to meet 95 percent of its demand for motorbikes.
18 October 2024, 18:00 PM
Demand for luxury apartments near nil
Luxury apartment sales have dwindled to almost nil ever since the recent political changeover as people have become cautious about spending amid the ensuing economic uncertainty, according to industry insiders.
13 October 2024, 18:00 PM
Holidaymakers throng beach towns amid Durga Puja festival
The recent rise in travellers comes as a relief for the tourism industry in Cox's Bazar, Kuakata and Sylhet as these regions were suffering from low turnout in July, August and September this year.
10 October 2024, 15:56 PM
Tension in the hills hits tourism
Empty hotels, unsold fruits at roadside vendors and idle jeeps at stands -- these are the adverse sights in the south-eastern hill districts of Khagrachhari and Rangamati, two popular tourist destinations in Bangladesh, following the recent deadly violence.
3 October 2024, 18:00 PM
Steel sales slump by about 50% as govt projects come to a halt
The demand for steel in Bangladesh has almost halved over the past two months as most construction works have been halted following the recent political changeover, according to industry people.
1 October 2024, 18:00 PM
Automobile sales drop amid economic downturn, political jitters
Automobile sales have dropped substantially since July this year amidst the economic downturn and political turmoil, denting any hopes of recovering from last year’s slump, according to market insiders.
26 September 2024, 18:00 PM
No progress in upgrading six closed sugar mills as prices soar
The fate of six state-owned sugar mills remains uncertain as there has been no upgrading progress since those were closed three and a half years ago, contributing to soaring prices of the sweetener in the local market.
25 September 2024, 18:00 PM
Assembled by Meghna, three brand new KIA SUVs hit the road
Meghna Automobiles, the automotive arm of Meghna Group, began selling three locally assembled sport utility vehicles (SUVs) of South Korean automobile manufacturer KIA recently.
22 September 2024, 18:00 PM
Cement demand plummets as public projects lie dormant
Sales of cement nearly halved in the last couple of months as real estate developers shelved construction plans while public projects came screeching to a halt in the face of nationwide unrest and the sudden political changeover.
21 September 2024, 18:00 PM
Tyre makers gear up to fill void left by Gazi
Tyre makers in Bangladesh are ramping up production in a bid to expand their market share by catering to a potential supply shortage that may arise from the recent destruction of the Gazi Tyres factory in Rupganj upazila of Narayanganj.
19 September 2024, 18:00 PM
Tyre prices soar on rising costs for raw materials
Global hikes in tyre and tube-making raw materials rates and a factory rampage at local key manufacturer Gazi Tyres have caused a shortage and price hikes for the auto item used in lightweight two- and three-wheelers like motorbikes and auto-rickshaws.
18 September 2024, 18:00 PM
Gazi Tyres workers face the fallout of mindless destruction
Standing outside the charred ruins of the Gazi Tyres factory in Rupsi, Rupganj on September 9, Billal Hossain was staring at a bleak future.
17 September 2024, 18:00 PM