Wild swings in asset prices following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are prompting some investors to pare risk in their portfolios, fearing that the type of volatility seen in commodities in recent weeks could hit other markets.

Medicine exports to the developed countries are steadily growing riding on the attainment of regulatory approval from the US, European and some other countries helped by Bangladesh’s capacity to produce high-quality drugs at affordable prices.

Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (Bepza) and Standard Chartered today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance mutual cooperation to attract more investment for the export processing zones.

Ceramic manufacturers have urged the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) not to hike the prices of gases used for producing ceramic products in order to safeguard the local ceramic industry.

The government today launched “Sathi” network aiming to include a woman entrepreneur for providing financial services in every union digital centre as part of the government financial inclusion plans for the women.

Container storage rent at the Chattogram port from tomorrow could quadrupled for stays of excessive periods as Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) looks to force importers to promptly take deliveries and free up space.

Fabric makers in Bangladesh have embarked on a massive expansion to capture more share of the fast-growing global denim market keeping pace with the changing fashion and styles.

Bangladesh has to shift from preferential market access-driven competitiveness to skills and productivity-driven competitiveness as there will be no preference after 2026, experts said.

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) to reinstate GSP status in the American market for local merchandise.

Incoming orders to German industry increased again in January, official figures published Monday showed, as the government warned of economic disruption from the war in Ukraine.

Sajeeb Wazed Joy, ICT affairs adviser to the prime minister, was awarded the Nation Brand Award at the “4th Bangladesh Innovation Award-2022” for his outstanding contribution to turning Digital Bangladesh into a reality.

The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) yesterday demanded that the government withdraw a 15 per cent VAT on edible oil import to rein in skyrocketing prices.

Self-confidence, determination and an unperturbed endeavour of sailing against the wind are propelling women into success in the technology, startup and online-based businesses in Bangladesh.

People should gather enough knowledge and do more research before investing in the stock market such that their funds do not go to waste, analysts said.

A three-day exhibition on the diversified use of jute began in Dhaka yesterday with the objective of encouraging people to use products made out of the environmentally-friendly fibre.

The Burimari land port has long been suffering from space shortage and traffic congestion, preventing businesses from Bangladesh from elevating trade with India, Bhutan and Nepal as its capacity has not expanded in line with rising commerce.

ReportGarment exporters should focus on high-value apparel items to bolster the industry’s export growth, said Md Jashim Uddin, president of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI), yesterday

The telecom regulator is set to hold the spectrum auction for fifth-generation (5G) connectivity on March 31 as the government looks to roll out the service by this year. 

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) will hold the spectrum auction for fifth-generation (5G) mobile and internet connectivity on March 31 and give the telecom operators 6 months to roll out the service from the day of the auction.

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.