Over 95% of apparel factories pay April salaries
26 May 2026, 00:00 AM
More than 95 percent of factories across garment and textile associations paid April salaries ahead of Eid-ul-Azha as of yesterday evening, according to Industrial Police (IP) data.
Rotting onions, low prices hit farmers hard
26 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Onion farmers in several major producing districts are facing heavy losses as bumper production has driven prices down, while a large share of stored onions has started rotting.
Rawhide prices fall short of govt benchmark
28 May 2026, 16:49 PM Economy
Goat hides see little demand amid weak Eid-ul-Azha market
Renewable energy no longer optional
26 May 2026, 00:00 AM Economy
A garment factory owner in Dhaka recently said electricity and fuel now account for 22 percent of his manufacturing costs, up sharply from three years ago.
Amirul Haque becomes new president of Ctg chamber
Staff Correspondent, Ctg
26 May 2026, 00:00 AM Economy
Amirul Haque, new president of Chittagong Chamber
Staff Correspondent, Ctg
25 May 2026, 18:26 PM Business
ADB announces $5b financing package for Bangladesh
Star Business Report
25 May 2026, 16:28 PM Business