Weak demand amid slower construction activity, excess production capacity, rising production costs and cheaper imports are putting growing pressure on the country’s float glass manufacturers, squeezing their profit margins.

To meet the rising demand for basic and high-quality glass in Bangladesh’s construction sector, AkijBashir Group recently began production at a sprawling plant in Habiganj’s Madhabpur upazila, placing emphasis on more transparent and pure products to position itself as a key player in the rapidly growing market.