Despite generous incentives, foreign investors sidestep industrial enclaves
Foreign firms pour most of their money into non-industrial areas as industrial zones face gas shortages and unfinished infrastructure
19 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Expansion Beyond Border / Local companies’ outward investment hits $35m
Bangladeshi companies are investing more money abroad, suggesting that local firms are becoming more confident
17 November 2025, 18:00 PM
10 firms bid to be govt’s adviser on Nagad sale
The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (Bida) has received applications from 10 firms interested in becoming the government’s transaction adviser for the planned sale of Nagad, the mobile financial service (MFS) provider under the Bangladesh Post Office.
13 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Govt plans to merge six investment agencies. Will this yield desired benefits?
The government has decided to hire a foreign consulting firm to design the unification, said Bida officials.
27 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Snail-paced G2G economic zones show uneven progress
Japanese zone ready, Chinese yet to start physical work, Indian projects scrapped
27 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Exports to US rise 10% in July-Sept. Will it continue?
Apparel makers supplying basic low-cost items optimistic about strong demand in coming months
26 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Cap exports rise as buyers look beyond China, Korea
The goods fetched $364.46 million last fiscal year
14 October 2025, 18:00 PM
30% of govt vehicles to go electric by 2030
Draft national EV policy sets the ambitious target
12 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Export target set at $63.5b, eying US tariff advantage
Dhaka aims for $63.5b in exports, capitalising on new US tariff regime
12 August 2025, 18:00 PM
Towards a stigma-free, sustainable mental healthcare
Inside a modest but modern office in Gulshan, one of Dhaka’s busiest urban enclaves, Zahida Fizza Kabir was speaking with calm demeanour.
11 August 2025, 18:00 PM
State-run sugar mills post over Tk 500cr in losses for 5th year
Obsolete machinery, low-yield sugarcane cause staggering losses in state mills
10 August 2025, 18:00 PM
Investment slump deepens
Political uncertainty, high interest rates, energy crisis stall private investment, say experts
10 August 2025, 18:00 PM
US reciprocal tariff taking effect tonight
The new 20 percent reciprocal tariff by the United States on Bangladeshi exports to the American market will come into effect tonight, which may open up opportunities for the country’s apparel sector as it adapts to evolving global trade dynamics.
6 August 2025, 18:00 PM
Exports hit 32-month high in July
The country’s exports rose to $4.77 billion in July, up nearly 25 percent from $3.82 billion a year earlier, according to the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), marking the highest monthly earnings from merchandise shipment since November 2022.
4 August 2025, 18:00 PM
Bicycle exports rebound after two-year slump
Exports of bicycles see 41 percent jump, signaling post-pandemic market recovery
3 August 2025, 18:00 PM
Rod prices hit 3-year low as demand dries up
Steel rod prices have fallen below Tk 90,000 per tonne for the first time in more than three years, as construction demand continues to fall amid reduced government spending and economic uncertainty.
2 August 2025, 18:22 PM
Heavy import reliance leaves pharma industry vulnerable
Despite success, Bangladesh's pharma industry hinges on imported raw materials
28 July 2025, 18:00 PM
Young entrepreneurs bootstrapping the leather sector
From setting up micro-factories in Hazaribagh to attending international expositions, a new generation of leather entrepreneurs is trying to bring fresh momentum to one of Bangladesh’s most promising sectors for exports.
27 July 2025, 18:00 PM
Luxury car sales plunge amid political, economic uncertainty
Sales have been nearly stagnant since the political unrest and mass protests of July last year
23 July 2025, 18:00 PM
US tariff threatens booming synthetic shoe exports
The country’s growing non-leather footwear industry now faces a major setback as a steep new tariff from the United States threatens its growth
17 July 2025, 18:00 PM
Concord never cut corners
In a densely packed city like Dhaka, few real estate firms stand out in the public memory. But Concord is an exception. After all, it built the National Martyrs’ Memorial in Savar — in just 89 days, and 43 years ago.
15 July 2025, 18:00 PM
Pharma exports more than double in seven years
Bangladesh’s pharmaceutical exports have more than doubled over the past seven years, reaching $213 million in the just-concluded fiscal year 2024-2025, thanks to the entry into fresh markets and a wave of new products.
10 July 2025, 18:00 PM
Drug exporters concerned over Trump’s 200% tariff plan
Uncertainty looms over Bangladesh’s pharmaceutical exports to the US market, as President Donald Trump plans to impose tariffs of up to 200 percent.
9 July 2025, 18:00 PM
Motorcycle demand picks up speed after three-year slump
Motorcycle sales are showing signs of recovery after a slow patch of nearly three years, due mainly to easing consumer prices, lower registration costs, and aggressive marketing by manufacturers.
8 July 2025, 18:00 PM
High interest rates threaten SME jobs, stability
Banks charge SMEs interest rates ranging between 13 and 15 percent, among the highest across all sectors except services.
2 July 2025, 18:00 PM
Home appliances to cost more as VAT relief ends
Consumers are likely to pay more for a range of home appliances, from rice cookers and clothing irons to air conditioners (ACs), as the government phases out value-added tax (VAT) exemptions on locally manufactured electronics.
4 June 2025, 18:00 PM
No clear roadmap for investment
The budget for FY26 has drawn strong criticism from business leaders who say it lacks a clear roadmap for improving the investment climate, bolstering industrial competitiveness, and implementing overdue reforms in the banking sector.
2 June 2025, 18:00 PM
Cancer drugs, insulin to get cheaper as NBR plans tax cuts
The government is going to expand import duty exemptions on pharmaceutical raw materials and medical equipment, with 79 new items expected to be added to the duty-free list in the upcoming national budget.
29 May 2025, 18:00 PM