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

Leaders of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) today sought cooperation from the Chinese investors for joint-venture investment in manmade fibre (MMF), chemical and renewable energy..The request was made during a meeting between the BGMEA officials an

BSEC spokesperson says the brokerage house’s ownership transfer was not done properly

The bank is expected to have an authorised capital of Tk 300 crore

Export earnings have dropped sharply, even as global demand remains robust

Bangladesh must accelerate export diversification, enhance competitiveness, and adopt forward-looking trade policies to address challenges following its upcoming graduation from the group of least developed countries (LDCs) to a developing nation, Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin said yesterday.

The move comes after farmers repeatedly complained about paying higher than government-set rates for fertilisers

Factories are failing to utilise the available energy, with some losing a large chunk of their potential energy because of old machinery, lack of proper audits, and policies that exist largely on paper, experts have said...The inefficiency and wastage have become two of the major cri

The interim government should officially recognise fisheries workers as labourers and provide them with social security, experts urged yesterday..They highlighted that livelihoods in the fisheries sector are fragile, workers lack legal protection and safety measures, and existing social se

Bangladesh will observe National Livestock Week 2025 for the first time, holding programmes across the country from tomorrow till December 2..Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter announced the schedule at a press conference at the ministry in the Bangladesh Secretariat in Dhaka today..The w

The new draft rules on initial public offerings (IPOs) are complex and discouraging for investors and entrepreneurs, according to stakeholders.

Bangladesh must urgently transition to a sustainable and investment-ready energy system to protect industrial growth and ensure economic stability, experts said at a policy dialogue today..The dialogue, titled “Enabling Bangladesh’s Growth and Prosperity: Developing a Sustainable Power

Half of Bangladeshi firms are very confident that their international businesses will grow over the next two years, according to a new HSBC survey..The British multinational bank found that the local sentiment is stronger than the global average of 41 percent..“Bangladeshi businesses

The two operators are demanding a formal investigation

The government is all set to import 6.5 lakh tonnes of food grains to boost national food stocks and ensure a buffer against volatility in rice and wheat prices..The advisory committee on economic affairs approved the Food Ministry’s proposals today. .Under government-to-governme

The government, in collaboration with the United Nations, has launched a platform today aimed at strengthening Bangladesh’s supply chains to support sustainable and inclusive economic growth as the country prepares to graduate from the least developed country (LDC) category next year..Name

Nearly a decade ago, the Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC) took up a project to build an industrial park in Mirzapur upazila of Tangail. The goal was noble—creating employment through industrialisation two years after implementation and eventually reducing poverty.

Garment exports to the USA, the country’s largest single export destination, increased by 5.14 percent to $2.59 billion during July-October, despite facing a 20 percent reciprocal tariff imposed by the US under President Donald Trump’s administration..The USA accounted for 19.92 percent of

The government has finalised the process to appoint Switzerland-based logistics firm Medlog SA to manage and operate the Pangaon Inland Container Terminal in Keraniganj for 22 years...An agreement is expected to be signed this afternoon between the Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) and

To recover, they have expanded cultivation this year, using more land and producing a wider variety of seedlings