Geyser sales heat up as colder winter bites
As temperatures fall and winter cold lingers longer than usual, geysers are once again emerging as a seasonal essential, with demand rising sharply across urban and semi-urban areas of Bangladesh.
9 January 2026, 05:50 AM
9 January 2026, 05:50 AM
Construction slump likely to persist in 2026
Says industry leaders, experts
3 January 2026, 18:00 PM
3 January 2026, 18:00 PM
Comforters replacing blankets as urban winter favourite
When Rumana Parveen Rinky, a private jobholder, went shopping for winter essentials this year, she opted for something new -- a comforter..“It’s light, washable, and easy to use,” she said, explaining the reason behind switching from the heavy blanket she used in previous winters. “Blanket
31 December 2025, 14:20 PM
31 December 2025, 14:20 PM
RMG industry under strain amid factory closures, job losses
BKMEA chief says, decries rising production costs
13 December 2025, 18:00 PM
13 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Mid-range apartments prop up ailing property market
Premium segment buyers largely missing after the political changeover, while low-end customers beaten out of market
6 December 2025, 18:22 PM
6 December 2025, 18:22 PM
Energy crisis, economic slump weigh on ceramic industry
Says a leader of ceramic manufacturers’ association
29 November 2025, 20:18 PM
29 November 2025, 20:18 PM
Bangladesh yet to benefit from GI products: BUILD study
Moreover, many heritage items are at risk of losing their GI tag to other countries
26 November 2025, 13:30 PM
26 November 2025, 13:30 PM
Opinion / Is Bangladesh’s economy really doing alright?
Beneath this surface of optimism lies a far more fragile reality
25 November 2025, 11:27 AM
25 November 2025, 11:27 AM
AC demand cools off amid rain, mild temperatures
Air conditioner (AC) sales slumped this summer, as milder temperatures compared to previous years and frequent rains meant fewer households felt the need to invest in cooling appliances.
28 August 2025, 18:00 PM
FDI rose 20% in FY25
Bangladesh saw a rebound in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the fiscal year (FY) 2024-25, with net inflows reaching $1.71 billion.
21 August 2025, 18:00 PM
FDI rose 20% in FY25
Bangladesh saw a rebound in FDI in the fiscal year 2024-25, with net inflows reaching $1.71 billion
21 August 2025, 17:02 PM
Exporters confident of beating target if home ground is steady
Bangladesh wants to increase exports by about 17 percent this fiscal year compared with what it earned a year ago. At first glance, the $63.5 billion target looks quite ambitious.
16 August 2025, 19:40 PM
Target for FY26 brings hope but exports remain stuck
The $63.5 billion goal: Can domestic bottlenecks be overcome?
16 August 2025, 06:14 AM
Investment slump deepens
Imports of capital machinery have fallen to multi-year lows, dipping even below Covid-19 levels
10 August 2025, 16:21 PM
US tariff hike no big blow to non-leather footwear exports
Emerging export item non-leather footwear remains largely unscathed after the US tariff storm, thanks to Bangladesh’s limited exposure to the American market and a stronger competitive position than some peers.
9 August 2025, 19:42 PM
Breathing room for exporters, but concerns persist
The 20 percent US tariff on Bangladesh's exports offers an opportunity for the country to diversify its export markets, said industry insiders yesterday.
1 August 2025, 18:56 PM
The end of exemption?
TRIPS waiver end poses dual challenge: legal and technological
1 August 2025, 18:00 PM
Govt moves to revise essential drug list, price
After nearly a decade-long pause, the health ministry has launched a significant initiative to revise the national list of essential medicines and fix their prices to improve their accessibility and affordability.
31 July 2025, 18:45 PM
Patent waiver till Nov 2026: Local pharmas may miss window for 15 costly drugs
Bangladesh’s pharmaceutical companies risk losing the chance to produce at least 15 costly biologic drugs royalty-free
26 July 2025, 18:38 PM
Processed food exports slow further
Bangladesh’s agricultural product exports increased slightly last fiscal year, although shipments to India fell, apparently due to its recent ban on the entry of goods, including processed foods, garments, fruits, and soft drinks, through all land ports except Bhomra.
21 July 2025, 17:44 PM
Capital machinery imports fall for third year
Bangladesh’s imports recovered in fiscal year 2024-25 after two years of downturns, but capital machinery imports fell for the third consecutive year, reflecting a low appetite for investment among entrepreneurs.
20 July 2025, 19:11 PM
Construction slumps as public spending slows
Bangladesh’s construction sector, one of the country’s largest sectors, is reeling from a sharp contraction in public project implementation and spending, underscoring growing stress across the broader economy, according to industry insiders and analysts.
12 July 2025, 19:25 PM
FDI hits 2-year high in Jan-Mar
This net inflow was 114 percent higher than the $403 million recorded in the same period a year earlier.
12 July 2025, 19:07 PM
Solid trust, fair treatment key to private investment
The country’s private sector remains hamstrung by red tape, political uncertainty, and rising costs, all of which pose a serious threat to economic progress, according to Mohammed Amirul Haque, founding managing director and chief executive officer of Premier Cement Mills Limited.
5 July 2025, 18:48 PM
Exporters fear losses as India slaps new restrictions
Bangladesh’s exporters fear losses as India has barred the import of several products—including some jute items—through land ports, threatening crucial trade flows and millions of dollars in earnings.
28 June 2025, 18:00 PM
Mango Moment: A sweet deal for Bangladesh
Bangladesh's delicious mangoes: untapped economic potential, requiring a national strategy
13 June 2025, 18:00 PM
FDI falling—experts call for urgent policy overhaul
Bangladesh must urgently adopt a strategic, reform-driven foreign direct investment (FDI) policy by removing existing barriers to attract and retain investment to remain competitive in the region, experts suggest.
12 June 2025, 18:00 PM
Synthetic footwear exports soar as global demand shifts
Bangladesh’s non-leather footwear sector is emerging as a steering force in the country’s export landscape, driven by global shifts in consumer preferences, strong manufacturing capacity, and competitive pricing
12 June 2025, 18:00 PM