Local cashew industry under pressure from cheaper imports
15 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Investors, processors and farmers in the country’s cashew sector are under growing pressure as cheaper imported cashew nuts continue to undercut locally processed products.
15 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Japanese EZ shows early promise as investment flows in
11 May 2026, 00:00 AM
The Bangladesh Special Economic Zone is showing promise as a manufacturing hub, with swift land handover and private-sector efficiency drawing investments into the zone, according to the Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (Beza).
11 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Red tape hobbles Japanese investment in Bangladesh
6 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Says Akiko Okumura, executive vice-president of Jetro
6 May 2026, 00:00 AM
New venture eyes major share of garment hanger market
5 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh’s fast-growing garment exports are attracting fresh investment into support industries, with a new hanger manufacturing venture targeting a significant share of the $400 million apparel-related market.
5 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Novo Nordisk eyes Bangladesh as an insulin hub
30 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Novo Nordisk’s decision to localise production was driven by both market need and manufacturing potential
30 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Cement makers under strain as war drives up input costs
29 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Forced to import key raw materials from Asian countries at higher prices
29 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Chinese economic zone still stalled after a decade
27 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Beza chief sets 180-day roadmap to break deadlock
27 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Business leaders demand swift FBCCI polls
20 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Business leaders have called for the urgent appointment of a private-sector administrator and the swift holding of elections at the apex trade body, warning that prolonged administrative uncertainty is weakening the trade body and undermining business confidence.
20 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Export target set at $63.5b, eying US tariff advantage
Dhaka aims for $63.5b in exports, capitalising on new US tariff regime
12 August 2025, 18:00 PM
Towards a stigma-free, sustainable mental healthcare
Inside a modest but modern office in Gulshan, one of Dhaka’s busiest urban enclaves, Zahida Fizza Kabir was speaking with calm demeanour.
11 August 2025, 18:00 PM
State-run sugar mills post over Tk 500cr in losses for 5th year
Obsolete machinery, low-yield sugarcane cause staggering losses in state mills
10 August 2025, 18:00 PM
Investment slump deepens
Political uncertainty, high interest rates, energy crisis stall private investment, say experts
10 August 2025, 18:00 PM
US reciprocal tariff taking effect tonight
The new 20 percent reciprocal tariff by the United States on Bangladeshi exports to the American market will come into effect tonight, which may open up opportunities for the country’s apparel sector as it adapts to evolving global trade dynamics.
6 August 2025, 18:00 PM
Exports hit 32-month high in July
The country’s exports rose to $4.77 billion in July, up nearly 25 percent from $3.82 billion a year earlier, according to the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), marking the highest monthly earnings from merchandise shipment since November 2022.
4 August 2025, 18:00 PM
Bicycle exports rebound after two-year slump
Exports of bicycles see 41 percent jump, signaling post-pandemic market recovery
3 August 2025, 18:00 PM
Rod prices hit 3-year low as demand dries up
Steel rod prices have fallen below Tk 90,000 per tonne for the first time in more than three years, as construction demand continues to fall amid reduced government spending and economic uncertainty.
2 August 2025, 18:22 PM
Heavy import reliance leaves pharma industry vulnerable
Despite success, Bangladesh's pharma industry hinges on imported raw materials
28 July 2025, 18:00 PM
Young entrepreneurs bootstrapping the leather sector
From setting up micro-factories in Hazaribagh to attending international expositions, a new generation of leather entrepreneurs is trying to bring fresh momentum to one of Bangladesh’s most promising sectors for exports.
27 July 2025, 18:00 PM
Luxury car sales plunge amid political, economic uncertainty
Sales have been nearly stagnant since the political unrest and mass protests of July last year
23 July 2025, 18:00 PM
US tariff threatens booming synthetic shoe exports
The country’s growing non-leather footwear industry now faces a major setback as a steep new tariff from the United States threatens its growth
17 July 2025, 18:00 PM
Concord never cut corners
In a densely packed city like Dhaka, few real estate firms stand out in the public memory. But Concord is an exception. After all, it built the National Martyrs’ Memorial in Savar — in just 89 days, and 43 years ago.
15 July 2025, 18:00 PM
Pharma exports more than double in seven years
Bangladesh’s pharmaceutical exports have more than doubled over the past seven years, reaching $213 million in the just-concluded fiscal year 2024-2025, thanks to the entry into fresh markets and a wave of new products.
10 July 2025, 18:00 PM
Drug exporters concerned over Trump’s 200% tariff plan
Uncertainty looms over Bangladesh’s pharmaceutical exports to the US market, as President Donald Trump plans to impose tariffs of up to 200 percent.
9 July 2025, 18:00 PM
Motorcycle demand picks up speed after three-year slump
Motorcycle sales are showing signs of recovery after a slow patch of nearly three years, due mainly to easing consumer prices, lower registration costs, and aggressive marketing by manufacturers.
8 July 2025, 18:00 PM
High interest rates threaten SME jobs, stability
Banks charge SMEs interest rates ranging between 13 and 15 percent, among the highest across all sectors except services.
2 July 2025, 18:00 PM
Home appliances to cost more as VAT relief ends
Consumers are likely to pay more for a range of home appliances, from rice cookers and clothing irons to air conditioners (ACs), as the government phases out value-added tax (VAT) exemptions on locally manufactured electronics.
4 June 2025, 18:00 PM
No clear roadmap for investment
The budget for FY26 has drawn strong criticism from business leaders who say it lacks a clear roadmap for improving the investment climate, bolstering industrial competitiveness, and implementing overdue reforms in the banking sector.
2 June 2025, 18:00 PM
Cancer drugs, insulin to get cheaper as NBR plans tax cuts
The government is going to expand import duty exemptions on pharmaceutical raw materials and medical equipment, with 79 new items expected to be added to the duty-free list in the upcoming national budget.
29 May 2025, 18:00 PM