Stable policy key to a thriving motorcycle industry

The relationship between Japan and Bangladesh is a trusted and time-tested one. Bangladesh became Japan’s biggest recipient of official development assistance in 2020. Since the Covid-19 pandemic s
5 May 2021, 18:00 PM

JTI is here for long run -- the next 50 years and beyond

The relationship between Japan and Bangladesh is a trusted and time tested one. Bangladesh became Japan’s biggest recipient of Official Development Assistance in 2020. Since the Covid-19 pandemic started more than a year ago, there has been a lot of talk and anticipation about Japanese businesses moving base to Bangladesh.
4 May 2021, 18:00 PM

Consistent tax policies, right incentives can draw large FDI

The relationship between Japan and Bangladesh is a trusted and time-tested one. Bangladesh became Japan’s biggest recipient of official development assistance in 2020.
3 May 2021, 18:00 PM

Progress in business climate laudable, but further improvement needed

The relationship between Japan and Bangladesh is a trusted and time-tested one. Bangladesh became Japan’s biggest recipient of the Official Development Assistance in 2020. Since the Covid-19 pandemic started more than a year ago, there has been a lot of talks and anticipation about Japanese businesses moving base to Bangladesh.
2 May 2021, 18:00 PM

Invest in talent to reach new heights

Investment in talent can create a sustainable competitive advantage for organisations and take them to the next level. It also makes society better.
27 April 2021, 18:00 PM

There is no glass ceiling for women, sky is the limit

Women should strengthen their psychological state and be always prepared to face any challenge to find success in the banking sector.
22 April 2021, 18:00 PM

Lack of access to finance big barrier to farm mechanisation

Access to finance is a big challenge for farm mechanisation in Bangladesh and so the country’s lenders should do more for the agriculture sector, according to Subrata Ranjan Das, executive director of ACI Motors.
19 April 2021, 18:00 PM

Forget cost, safe food must

Goodness has a value and a cost and consumers should understand this and be willing to pay extra because companies have to spend more when they follow good practices with a view to ensuring safety in the value chain of foods.
21 August 2019, 18:00 PM

EBL getting ready to fund big projects

At a time when most lenders are battling liquidity crisis, rising default loans and poor governance, Eastern Bank Limited (EBL) is sitting pretty by all accounts.
8 June 2019, 18:00 PM

Invest more in people to fight future woes

World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim was in Bangladesh from June 30 on a three-day visit. During his visit he talked to The Daily Star's Diplomatic Correspondent Rezaul Karim exclusively on a wide range of issues, including Bangladesh's need to prepare for the economy of tomorrow, improve business environment, invest more in human capital and think seriously about automation in shaping the path of economic development.
4 July 2018, 18:00 PM

Biman in dumping tactics on domestic routes

State-run Biman Bangladesh Airlines is dumping seats into the domestic market and making the routes economically
13 January 2018, 18:00 PM

LG Electronics: gung-ho about Bangladesh

South Korean electronics giant LG Electronics is working to set up a manufacturing plant in Bangladesh, in a development that is set to
3 January 2018, 18:00 PM

Novo Nordisk to continue investing in Bangladesh to fight diabetes

Novo Nordisk will keep investing heavily in Bangladesh in order to raise awareness about diabetes and make high quality products
1 January 2018, 18:00 PM

Working towards employment injury protection for all

The Rana Plaza building collapse, Tazreen factory fire and subsequent efforts to provide compensation to victims highlighted the need
19 September 2016, 18:00 PM

Digital hammer: Breaking geographical boundaries with internet for all

Yasir Azman talks about Grameenphone's plan to bring in full internet connectivity for Bangladesh and how he draws insights into the Bangladeshi youth by following his 12 year old son's behavior.
22 October 2015, 18:00 PM

End unrest to attract more foreign investment

Bangladesh needs to improve its political situation to grab more investment from abroad, said Johannes Matyassy, assistant state secretary of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland.
1 March 2015, 19:10 PM

Banglalink eyes profit this year

Banglalink, the second largest mobile operator, aims to log profit this year -- for the first time in its history, its chief executive said.
18 February 2015, 19:07 PM

How to talk to kids about internet safety

Internet has had an undeniably profound and positive impact in Asia, and will continue to do so as the expansion of infrastructure sees a digital future for all in this region.
9 February 2015, 19:00 PM

The company set a growth target of 12-15pc a year...

Keenly watching his father's work at their family business forms a major part of his childhood memories.
20 January 2015, 20:00 PM

Keep up safety efforts: analyst

Interview of Thomas Anton Kochan, George Maverick Bunker professor of work and employment relations at Massachusetts Institute.
25 December 2014, 07:45 AM