Bangladesh must ensure long-term political stability, maintain policy consistency, and improve regulatory processes to create an environment conducive to attracting more Japanese investment, according to speakers at a discussion yesterday.

The summit presents a crucial opportunity to restore investor confidence, showcase economic reforms, and position Bangladesh as a competitive investment destination.

Bangladesh needs to ensure an environment conducive to attracting companies, especially multinational ones, with good track records to the stock market, said Rupali Haque Chowdhury, president of the Bangladesh Association of Publicly Listed Companies (BAPLC), yesterday.

Of the 35 NBFIs in the country, a dozen are currently struggling to repay depositors due to an acute liquidity crisis

However, SME linkage loans will be exempt from this requirement.

The plants—Rupganj, Maona, and Ullapara—have a combined capacity of 77MW

The event has attracted strong interest, with over 550 investors from 50 countries registering to participate alongside more than 2,500 Bangladeshi investors. 

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The price of liquid milk has gone up once again, dealing another blow to consumers already struggling with high inflation in the country.

Bangladesh is set to graduate from the least-developed country (LDC) club next year, which will bring several challenges in international trade.

The Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) will form six expert committees to strengthen monitoring and enhance data credibility, one of its top officials said yesterday.

After a challenging year, Japanese companies in Bangladesh are eyeing 2025 with cautious optimism, as 50 percent anticipate a rise in operating profits despite persistent hurdles.

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has drafted a Deposit Protection Ordinance, proposing a maximum payout of Tk 2 lakh per depositor if a bank undergoes liquidation. The limit will be reviewed every three years.

Despite being a humble banking professional, I am very lucky to have been engaged with the country’s budgetary process since the early ‘90s. Many champions, including Saifur Rahman, Shah AMS Kibria, AB Mirza Azizul Islam, Akbar Ali Khan, Masihur Rahman and Khairuzzaman Chowdhury, valued my inputs and private sector insights.

Bangladesh’s toiletries market is growing and there is a significant potential for further expansion as incomes rise alongside increasing awareness and lifestyle changes.

The adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) provides a structured framework that enhances financial transparency, said Taskeen Ahmed, president of the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI)..He also said that IFRS would

Although the tax policy is “aggressive,” its implementation remains inadequate, Khan said, admitting that there is no scope to introduce harsher tax measures.

The tax authority failed to meet its target, forcing the government to borrow to cover expenditures, increasing the country’s debt burden, NBR Chairman Abdur Rahman Khan said.  

There is an old tale, passed down through generations, about a king and his youngest daughter.

Trade associations in Bangladesh are demanding a simpler and investment-friendly tax structure that would ensure sustainable economic growth and broaden tax collection in the country..Leaders of the Bangladesh Chamber of Industries (BCI), Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Ass