Can incentives help Bangladesh attract more FDI?
4 October 2026
A new scheme offers resident and non-resident Bangladeshis a 1.25% cash reward for using their connections to attract fresh foreign investment
4 October 2026
Local drugmakers see little gain from US tariff exemption
30 September 2026
Bangladesh’s pharmaceutical industry may see some opportunities from the latest US tariff adjustment, but the immediate benefits are likely to be limited because the country does not currently manufacture many of the highly specialised medicines covered by the measure, industry leaders said.
30 September 2026
Companies are dodging price shock by cutting costs
29 September 2026
In the coming weeks, biscuits and spices may start arriving in slightly smaller packets, while dealers and retailers of atta, maida and suji may receive lower commissions on each packet sold.
29 September 2026
Bangladesh sees gradual decline in foreign tourist arrivals
27 September 2026
Bangladesh has been registering a gradual decline in foreign tourist arrivals over the last two years amid political turmoil, security concerns and inadequate infrastructure and services.
27 September 2026
Salt imports raise concerns among local producers
25 September 2026
Bangladesh has approved imports of 150,000 tonnes of unrefined salt just weeks before the new domestic production season, raising concerns among farmers and refiners over the need for the purchases and their impact on local producers.
25 September 2026
Import rules eased for specialised fabrics
22 September 2026
The move is expected to ease sourcing of inputs for manufacturers producing specialised apparel
22 September 2026
Fuel price hike starts hitting logistics sector
22 September 2026
Owners across Chattogram port’s logistics chain have begun raising charges and pressing for rate revisions after the latest fuel price hike, stoking fears of fresh cost pressure on businesses and exporters already struggling to compete internationally.
22 September 2026
Higher fuel prices to push up costs of production
22 September 2026
The latest fuel price hike will raise production, transport and energy costs across Bangladesh, putting further pressure on businesses, exporters and consumers already facing high inflation and weak demand, business leaders said.
22 September 2026
Remdesivir can rake in Tk 700cr
Bangladesh’s pharmaceutical sector could fetch up to Tk 700 crore by the end of fiscal 2020-21 from export of Remdesivir, a broad-spectrum antiviral medication that has proven to be effective for the treatment of severe Covid-19 cases, according to industry insiders.
24 August 2020
All hands on deck to get China-funded projects back on track
The government would hold talks with Chinese officials tomorrow as part of its desperate efforts to give impetus to the mega projects held up by the coronavirus pandemic.
23 August 2020
Beacon Pharma sets up dedicated antibiotic plant for Tk 250cr
Beacon Pharmaceuticals is set to inaugurate a new facility today to manufacture antibiotics exclusively -- a venture that is likely to fetch the company Tk 100 crore in export receipts a year.
19 August 2020
Investors of economic zones seek PMO’s help to clear hurdles
The Bangladesh Economic Zones Investors Association (BEZIA) has sought intervention from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) to help address some of the obstacles for investment in the country’s economic zones.
18 August 2020
Bashundhara Group to fork out Tk 4,350cr to set up three factories at BSMSN
Bashundhara Group, one of the largest business groups in Bangladesh, is set to establish three new enterprises with a total investment of Tk 4,350 crore at the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar (BSMSN) in Mirsarai, Chattogram.
17 August 2020
Real estate sector becoming more optimistic of a rebound
Bangladesh’s real estate sector will hopefully be able to cope with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic as instalment collection on previous sales started to pick up after the economy reopened in June, according to various realtors and financiers.
16 August 2020
Another sign of economic rebound: sales of commercial vehicles springing back
Sales of commercial vehicles like trucks and pickups have started to bounce back as economic activities are finally gaining momentum following a two-and-a-half-month-long government-enforced pause amid the pandemic.
15 August 2020
Cement-makers’ plight seems to be over
Cement manufacturers can breathe a sigh of relief at least for now as the sector has been showing some signs of recovery for the last two months from the coronavirus pandemic.
13 August 2020
Ceramic industry breathes easier as sales start picking up
Bangladesh’s ceramic industry have enjoyed some relief from the coronavirus fallout in the past two months as domestic sales are showing signs of some recovery following the collapse in demand caused by the nationwide shutdown.
11 August 2020
Bangladesh leans to China for Teesta management amidst Indian neglect
With years of diplomatic negotiations with India over the Teesta river’s management leading to no visible output, the Ministry of Water Resources is now seeking to get it done by China, that too with a loan from the latter.
9 August 2020
France to provide €150m to bounce back from downturn
The Agence Française de Développement (AFD), the French government arm that deals with overseas aid, has joined the long list of development partners that have come forward to help Bangladesh in its efforts to recover from the economic whiplash brought on by the global coronavirus pandemic.
6 August 2020
Runner Auto bringing KTM motorcycles to Bangladesh
The famed off-road motorcycles of KTM would soon be available in Bangladesh thanks to Runner Automobiles, which yesterday announced an agreement with Bajaj Auto that part-owns the Austrian bike brand to become its authorised distributor.
6 August 2020
Self-sufficiency in cattle thanks to fattening ops
Farming sacrificial cattle has turned so lucrative that numerous small- and large-scale fattening operations have been set up in the last couple of years, drawing huge investments and eventually meeting the demand during Eid-ul-Azha, the second largest religious festival of Muslims.
29 July 2020
What others can learn from Bangladesh on making cancer drugs available
When it comes to making cancer drugs available, Bangladesh is the perfect role model for a fairytale turnaround.
28 July 2020
China to fast-track construction of its economic zone in Ctg
China has finally decided to speed up the development of the dedicated Chinese Economic and Industrial Zone (CEIZ) in Chattogram mainly to benefit from the competitive advantage Bangladesh enjoys in global trade.
27 July 2020
Chinese chemical maker rebuffs pandemic fears, wants to invest $300m
Yabang Investment Holdings Group Co Ltd, a concern of Yabang Group of China, has expressed its willingness to invest $300 million in textile and other chemical industries inside Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar in Chattogram.
26 July 2020
Int’l collaboration ensures quality of locally made medical gowns
A local garment maker has started manufacturing medical gowns whose quality has been ensured through an international collaboration of public and private entities.
22 July 2020
Pandemic surprise: Washing machines sold out all over
While demand for most home appliances came down during the Covid-19 pandemic holiday since March, sales of washing machines have skyrocketed to the point that some brands have gone out of stock.
20 July 2020
Pandemic puts a damper on Tata pickup project
The initiative of Tata Motors and Nitol-Niloy Group to assemble the Indian automobile giant’s specialised pickup trucks in Bangladesh has hit a roadblock as the progress of the project is being stymied by the ongoing pandemic.
19 July 2020
Refrigerator retailers brace for dismal sales this Eid too
Refrigerator manufacturers and retailers could witness poor customer turnout this Eid-ul-Azha, a major Islamic festival that typically accounts for nearly half of the industry’s yearly sales, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, according to market players.
18 July 2020