Jagaran Chakma

Excessive recruitment fees, low salaries, and permit costs trap Bangladeshi workers in Malaysia

Says DCCI President Taskeen Ahmed

​​​​​​​In an era when the lines between business and politics often blur, M Anis Ud Dowla, one of the most respected names in Bangladesh’s corporate history, offers a sharp counterpoint. The chairman of Advanced Chemical Industries (ACI) Ltd believes the two should remain firmly apart, and his own career stands as an argument for why.

Ahsan Khan Chowdhury, chairman and CEO of Pran-RFL Group, has been named the recipient of this year’s Business Person of the Year, one of the most prestigious accolades presented at the Bangladesh Business Awards.

The crisis in Khagrachhari is rooted in deeper fractures.

Despite strong diplomatic and economic ties, Bangladeshi exporters continue to face steep tariff and non-tariff barriers in the Malaysian market, constraining trade growth and widening the bilateral imbalance.

Pran, one of Bangladesh’s leading food processors and exporters, is eyeing up to $2 million in orders from global buyers at the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2025, currently underway in Kuala Lumpur.

The data tells a story of short-term relief but long-term vulnerability

Meghna Innova expands production of truck and bus tyres to curb imports

Monthly apartment sales drop to 400 from nearly 1,000 three years ago

Tariffs are set to rise, global compliance standards are tightening, and supply chains are becoming more digitised and diversified.

The deep-sea port project in Matarbari promises to transform regional trade

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.

Bangladesh saw a rebound in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the fiscal year (FY) 2024-25, with net inflows reaching $1.71 billion.

Bangladesh saw a rebound in FDI in the fiscal year 2024-25, with net inflows reaching $1.71 billion

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.

The $63.5 billion goal: Can domestic bottlenecks be overcome?

Imports of capital machinery have fallen to multi-year lows, dipping even below Covid-19 levels

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.

The 20 percent US tariff on Bangladesh's exports offers an opportunity for the country to diversify its export markets, said industry insiders yesterday.