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Jagaran Chakma

Jagaran Chakma is a Staff Reporter of The Daily Star

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Local prefabricated steel industry hits demand slump

9 August 2026
Public sector demand for locally manufactured prefabricated steel has dropped by nearly 90 percent
9 August 2026
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Predictable policies key to attracting FDI

2 August 2026
Despite its large market and young workforce, Bangladesh trails regional peers in attracting foreign direct investment due to policy uncertainty, weak logistics and unreliable energy, according to Rupali Chowdhury, president of the Foreign Investors’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI).
2 August 2026
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Chinese footprint widens in Bangladesh’s economic landscape

2 August 2026
China became Bangladesh’s second-largest source of net FDI in 2025, accounting for more than 18 percent of total inflows
2 August 2026
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Industries reel under gas crisis

26 July 2026
Bangladesh’s industrial sector is taking a heavy hit from the worsening gas crisis, which is raising operating costs and threatening the country’s export competitiveness.
26 July 2026
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Construction sector loses steam

21 July 2026
The country’s construction sector is facing one of its worst slowdowns in years as weaker public development spending, slower private investment and high borrowing costs reduce demand for housing and construction materials.
21 July 2026
Invest Bangladesh

Will ‘Invest Bangladesh’ make investing easier?

20 July 2026
Invest Bangladesh -- about to become the country’s sole investment promotion agency -- cannot remove every roadblock on its own
20 July 2026
Invest Bangladesh new investment agency

Will 'Invest Bangladesh' make investing easier?

19 July 2026
The new authority promises a genuine one-stop service through integrated digital platforms, statutory timelines for approvals and a single-window clearance system
19 July 2026
Bangladesh Exports of Non-Leather Shoes

Non-leather footwear exports stall, miss global boom

19 July 2026
After rebounding strongly over two years, the non-leather footwear exports lost momentum in the last fiscal year, logging only 1.6 percent growth as manufacturers grappled with high borrowing costs, capacity constraints and lingering political uncertainty.
19 July 2026
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It will take political govt at least 3 years to stabilise economy

Says DCCI President Taskeen Ahmed
4 October 2025
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‘Business people shouldn’t get into politics’

​​​​​​​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.
1 October 2025
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From family business to global player

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.
1 October 2025
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Don't let Khagrachhari unrest pass silently

The crisis in Khagrachhari is rooted in deeper fractures.
30 September 2025
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Tariff hurdles stall Bangladesh’s export growth in Malaysia

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.
20 September 2025
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Pran eyes $2 million orders from Malaysia’s halal expo

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.
18 September 2025
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Reserves rise, but at what cost

The data tells a story of short-term relief but long-term vulnerability
14 September 2025
Bangladesh heavy vehicle tyres market

Meghna enters heavy vehicle tyre production after Gazi falls

Meghna Innova expands production of truck and bus tyres to curb imports
13 September 2025
property sales decline in Bangladesh

Property sales slump. High interest rates, uncertainty are to blame

Monthly apartment sales drop to 400 from nearly 1,000 three years ago
11 September 2025
logistics role in Bangladesh exports

Smart logistics: the backbone of Bangladesh’s post-LDC competitiveness

Tariffs are set to rise, global compliance standards are tightening, and supply chains are becoming more digitised and diversified.
9 September 2025
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Matarbari: The island where Bangladesh is building its economic future

The deep-sea port project in Matarbari promises to transform regional trade
29 August 2025
air conditioner sales drop in Bangladesh

AC demand cools off amid rain, mild temperatures

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.
28 August 2025
foreign direct investment growth in bangladesh

FDI rose 20% in FY25

Bangladesh saw a rebound in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the fiscal year (FY) 2024-25, with net inflows reaching $1.71 billion.
21 August 2025
Fragmenting foreign direct investment

FDI rose 20% in FY25

Bangladesh saw a rebound in FDI in the fiscal year 2024-25, with net inflows reaching $1.71 billion
21 August 2025
Bangladesh's export growth

Exporters confident of beating target if home ground is steady

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.
16 August 2025
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Target for FY26 brings hope but exports remain stuck

The $63.5 billion goal: Can domestic bottlenecks be overcome?
16 August 2025
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Investment slump deepens

Imports of capital machinery have fallen to multi-year lows, dipping even below Covid-19 levels
10 August 2025
Riad Mahmud

US tariff hike no big blow to non-leather footwear exports

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.
9 August 2025
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Breathing room for exporters, but concerns persist

The 20 percent US tariff on Bangladesh's exports offers an opportunity for the country to diversify its export markets, said industry insiders yesterday.
1 August 2025
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The end of exemption?

TRIPS waiver end poses dual challenge: legal and technological
1 August 2025

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