Women built the RMG might. Now they are losing ground

Women once made up 80% of the garment workforce, that share has fallen below 55%
25 July 2026, 00:00 AM

Ramgarh-Sitakunda reserve forest: An endless cycle of sand mining

Despite repeated crackdowns, arrests, and equipment seizures, illegal sand extraction continues inside the Ramgarh-Sitakunda Reserve Forest in Chattogram.
25 July 2026, 00:00 AM

Nine hurdles keeping FDI away

FICCI says lengthy approvals, port delays and gas shortages are among the key barriers facing foreign investors in Bangladesh
24 July 2026, 00:00 AM

FSRU glitch cuts gas supply by 17%

According to Petrobangla data, total gas supply was around 2,620 mmcfd against demand of nearly 3,800 mmcfd before the problem was detected on Tuesday
23 July 2026, 00:00 AM

Vinyl Madness: Bringing analogue music back to digital Dhaka

Some hidden sanctuaries in Dhaka never leave you the same. They make you feel as though you belong, where even strangers feel like home -- all connected through the shared wavelength of music.
22 July 2026, 00:00 AM

Supermarket outlets double in just one year

Modern retail outlets are steadily expanding their footprint across Bangladesh’s urban landscape as consumers increasingly prioritise convenience in shopping.
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM

Pharma industry’s next big leap

Bangladesh’s drugmakers are pursuing complex medicines to expand exports and improve patient access
18 July 2026, 00:00 AM

Skills gap costing Bangladesh its youth dividend

One in five young people in Bangladesh, nearly 86 lakh in all, is neither working, studying nor training for a job, the latest Labour Force Survey (LFS) 2024 shows.
15 July 2026, 00:00 AM

Pharma pricing policy threatens innovation

Limited price adjustments have squeezed profitability, say manufacturers
15 July 2026, 00:00 AM

Why Bangladesh imports mangoes despite being a top producer

The imported mangoes cater mainly to high-income buyers willing to pay premium prices year-round
13 July 2026, 00:00 AM

Tk 6,000cr moves daily. But not every wallet is winning

Mobile financial services changed how Bangladesh sends money and makes payments, but market competition has failed to keep pace
11 July 2026, 00:00 AM

Bangladesh FDI rises 45% but still trails major regional peers

FDI inflows into Bangladesh rose to $1.78 billion in 2025 from $1.23 billion a year earlier
8 July 2026, 00:00 AM

Internet use climbs steadily in Q3

Mobile phone ownership, however, recorded a marginal dip
5 July 2026, 00:00 AM

Govt fixes flat VAT on gold, diamond, silver

The new rates were imposed under the revised Finance Bill passed in parliament on Monday
1 July 2026, 00:00 AM

BB sticks to tight monetary policy as inflation stays high

Economists question whether monetary tightening can succeed while the central bank continues to inject funds into banks
1 July 2026, 00:00 AM

Dollar rises amid payment pressure

Bankers said the dollar appreciated mainly due to payment pressure ahead of the June-end closing
30 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Banglalink parent Veon proposes $1b investment initiative

The initiative will focus on next-generation digital infrastructure, digital services, digital banking, artificial intelligence and mobile financial services
30 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Small businesses power industry, employ over 3cr

SME Foundation says, analysing BBS economic census of 2024
29 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Startup sandbox rules likely to ease

Older, scaled firms poised to get major tax benefits
28 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Private firms to buy bad loans, take over companies

Proposes draft law after banking woes identified as obstacle to $1tn economy ambition
26 June 2026, 00:00 AM