Govt forms high-level committee to ease industrial licensing
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The seven-member inter-ministerial committee will recommend measures to streamline approval procedures and remove regulatory bottlenecks
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What are the govt’s key deregulation measures?
14 June 2026, 00:00 AM
The government has announced a wide-ranging deregulation programme aimed at cutting red tape, lowering compliance costs and improving Bangladesh’s business climate as the country prepares for graduation from least-developed country (LDC) status.
14 June 2026, 00:00 AM
What are the govt’s key deregulation measures?
13 June 2026, 21:39 PM
The government has announced a wide-ranging deregulation programme aimed at cutting red tape, lowering compliance costs and improving Bangladesh’s business climate as the country prepares for graduation from least-developed country (LDC) status.
13 June 2026, 21:39 PM
AC demand cools amid high inflation, frequent rain
10 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh’s air conditioner market is experiencing a subdued summer season this year. Frequent rainfall in April and May, coupled with fewer heatwaves than in previous years, has weakened demand for cooling appliances, according to industry stakeholders.
10 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Imported at Tk 370, helmets sold for up to Tk 4,500
7 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Country’s fast-growing motorcycle fleet and rising fatality rates contrast with helmet imports declared at a fraction of their retail value
7 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Imported at Tk 370, helmets sold for up to Tk 4,500
6 June 2026, 21:23 PM
Country’s fast-growing motorcycle fleet and rising fatality rates contrast with helmet imports declared at a fraction of their retail value
6 June 2026, 21:23 PM
Export rebound sputters out with 7% fall in May
4 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Shipments contracted to $4.40 billion last month, clouding prospects for a recovery in FY26
4 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Leather sector loses billions to compliance failures
1 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh generates a significant share of the world’s raw leather each year, yet earns only a fraction of what the material is worth due to compliance failures and decades of neglected infrastructure, according to industry leaders.
1 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Efforts falter on slow reforms
Bangladesh has posted impressive numbers in the last 10 years, be it GDP growth, per capita income, external trade, foreign exchange reserves and many more.
1 November 2018, 18:00 PM
Project cost may rise 18pc
The project cost of Khulna-Mongla rail track is likely to be increased for the second time because of the delay in implementation, modification of components and extension of the services of consultants.
31 October 2018, 18:00 PM
Chinese eye bigger share in construction machinery market
The construction machinery market in Bangladesh is growing steadily given the fast expanding skyline and construction activities.
27 October 2018, 18:00 PM
Korean automakers eye Bangladesh market
Korean automobile manufacturers are looking to increase their market share in Bangladesh after sales of their cars rose 20 percent on
20 October 2018, 18:00 PM
One-stop service for businesses by Dec
Entrepreneurs investing in the economic zones will get all types of trade and investment services from various government agencies within 45 working days of their application, according to the One-Stop Service Rules issued by the Prime Minister's Office on Tuesday.
18 October 2018, 18:00 PM
Rising disposable income boosts furniture industry
The local furniture industry has achieved a significant growth in the last one decade thanks to the rising spending capacity of the consumers.
18 October 2018, 18:00 PM
Berger to splash out Tk 250cr on new plant
Berger Paints Bangladesh Ltd is going to invest Tk 250 crore to establish a new production unit at the Mirsarai Economic Zone in
16 October 2018, 18:00 PM
Japan's Sojitz in $500m tie-up with Energypac
Sojitz Corporation, one of the leading business groups in Japan, is keen to make massive investment in Bangladesh's energy and
9 October 2018, 18:00 PM
Wilmar, Adani get PMO nod to invest $350m
The government has approved Singapore-based Wilmar and India's Adani Group's joint plan to invest $350 million in Bangladesh to establish an industrial park in the Mirsarai economic zone, said officials.
27 September 2018, 18:00 PM
Indian fabric makers eye Bangladesh
Indian manufacturers look to capture a bigger share of the fabric market in Bangladesh as the country has already shown its strength in the global readymade garment supply chain, India’s textile raw material exporters said.
22 September 2018, 18:00 PM
Rising middleclass brings cheers for supermarkets
The rise of the middleclass and their growing purchasing power are driving the growth of the supermarket business in Bangladesh,
18 September 2018, 18:00 PM
Beacon to beef up fight against cancer
Beacon Pharmaceuticals, the largest manufacturer of cancer drugs in Bangladesh, will invest Tk 650 crore to set up a new unit to produce oncology medicines in a move that will expand its manufacturing capacity fourfold.
13 September 2018, 18:00 PM
Nitol-Niloy to start assembling Tata pickups this month
A growing demand for commercial vehicles has encouraged Nitol-Niloy Group to start assembling Tata pickup trucks in Bangladesh from this month.
5 September 2018, 18:00 PM
BRTC set to get 500 new trucks
Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) is all set to add 500 new trucks to its fleet at a cost of Tk 73.58 crore.
30 August 2018, 18:00 PM
Pharma winning global markets
Pharmaceuticals export has crossed $100-million mark for the first time in the country's history, according to the Export Promotion
29 August 2018, 18:00 PM
Steelmakers flexing muscles
Steelmakers are investing thousands of crores of taka either to expand existing capacity or set up new units as consumption is on the
27 August 2018, 18:00 PM
Impact of Eid-ul-Azha on economy
The size of the Eid-ul-Azha economy is believed to be around Tk 31,000 crore, of which at least Tk 22,000 crore alone comes from
25 August 2018, 18:00 PM
Eid lifts fridge sales
Refrigerator retailers and manufacturers have enjoyed a happy period as sales swelled ahead of Eid-ul-Azha thanks to a rise in per capita income and improvements in the livelihoods of people in rural and urban areas.
20 August 2018, 18:00 PM
Commercial vehicle sales growing rapidly
Sales of commercial vehicles are growing rapidly in Bangladesh thanks to the increasing economic activities in the last one decade.
16 August 2018, 18:00 PM
Mega steel plant in the works
A consortium of 17 local companies and a Chinese steelmaker is set to invest $3.5 billion to establish a Bangladesh-China joint venture integrated steel plant in Moheshkhali.
15 August 2018, 18:00 PM