New plants stuck in pandemic

For one and a half years, Premier Cement has repeatedly pushed back its plan to start the commercial production at a newly built manufacturing unit in Chattogram.
16 August 2021, 18:00 PM

Pabna’s hosiery industry needs support to survive

Pabna is known as a hosiery manufacturing hub that supplies a range of garment items, such as inner wear, legwear and socks, all over Bangladesh.
16 August 2021, 18:00 PM

Govt signs 50m euro financing deal with AFD

The government recently signed a €50 million credit facility agreement with the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) to accelerate Bangladesh’s economic transition to a green economy.
16 August 2021, 18:00 PM

Trade thru Benapole suspended

Import and export activities through Benapole land port have remained suspended since yesterday morning due to protests from Indian traders for allegedly being harassed by India’s Border Security Force (BSF).
16 August 2021, 18:00 PM

Chinese firm to invest $6m in Dhaka EPZ

Chinese company Kaixi Fashion Bangladesh Co Ltd plans to invest $6 million to establish a lingerie manufacturing factory in the Dhaka Export Processing Zone.
16 August 2021, 18:00 PM

New mango varieties gaining ground

New mango varieties are getting priority on consumers’ list of preferences for being tastier and more attractive than the existing ones.
16 August 2021, 18:00 PM

Fazli losing lustre

Fazli always seemed to be a cut above other mangoes due to its unique fragrance and taste, but this widely acclaimed 200-year-old variety is losing popularity day by day.
16 August 2021, 18:00 PM

Chinese company Kaixi Fashion to invest $6 million in Dhaka EPZ

Chinese company Kaixi Fashion Bangladesh Co Ltd plans to invest $6 million to establish a lingerie manufacturing industry in Dhaka Export Processing Zone.
16 August 2021, 11:26 AM

Big Tech rolls on as investors shrug off regulatory pressure

Pressure is rising on Big Tech firms, signaling tougher regulation in Washington and elsewhere that could lead to the breakup of the largest platforms.
15 August 2021, 18:00 PM

Invest in Bangladesh

Speakers at a seminar in the US called upon foreign investors and non-resident Bangladeshis (NRBs) to invest in Bangladesh.
15 August 2021, 18:00 PM

Ease conditions for raw material import: BGMEA

Local garment manufacturers have demanded that the government ease conditions for importing yarn, cotton and fabrics as work orders were pouring in from international clothing retailers and brands.
15 August 2021, 18:00 PM

Tipu Munshi urges foreign investors, NRBs to invest in Bangladesh

Speakers at a seminar in the USA called upon foreign investors and non-resident Bangladeshis (NRBs) to invest in Bangladesh.
15 August 2021, 07:56 AM

Increase use of ICT for skilled manpower

The use of information and communication technology (ICT) has to be increased to create skilled human resources to address the challenges of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, according to speakers at a webinar held yesterday.
12 August 2021, 18:00 PM

When to submit wealth statement

Anyone with experience of preparing tax returns is aware that there is a complicated part: matching asset with liability.
12 August 2021, 18:00 PM

Focus more on agro-processing

Bangladesh should double down on its efforts in processing and marketing of agricultural products alongside increasing productivity of the sector, agriculturists and experts said at a webinar yesterday.
12 August 2021, 18:00 PM

Mills fear sugarcane shortage

All nine sugar mills operating across the country may face a shortage of sugarcane this year as the total farming area of this cash crop has declined by almost half compared to previous growing seasons.
12 August 2021, 18:00 PM

Modernisation of sugar mills: Little progress in 8 months

Although eight months have passed since the closure of six sugar mills, there has been little progress in modernising them owing to red tape.
12 August 2021, 18:00 PM

US garment buyers to get special attention

The government has taken a special initiative to increase the volume of garment export to the US markets, as the shipment of apparel items to the country’s single largest export destination is growing on the back of high demand.
12 August 2021, 18:00 PM

Manipuri weavers stare at bleak future

Weavers and clothing entrepreneurs in Kamalganj upazila of Moulvibazar usually take on loans to make Manipuri clothing items as they get ready for higher sales ahead of Eid festivals.
12 August 2021, 18:00 PM

Label Makers to invest $1.14m

Label Makers, a Bangladeshi company, is going to establish a garment accessories plant in Dhaka Export Processing Zone with an investment of $1.14 million.
12 August 2021, 18:00 PM