ILO ratification demands labour reforms in Bangladesh
The rights groups welcome the move as a long-overdue response to workers’ demands
23 October 2025, 12:59 PM
BBS still relies on paper for 60% of data
Economists advocate for autonomy, resources and expertise
19 October 2025, 18:51 PM
Business Plus / Between dreams and debt
Excessive recruitment fees, low salaries, and permit costs trap Bangladeshi workers in Malaysia
10 October 2025, 18:00 PM
It will take political govt at least 3 years to stabilise economy
Says DCCI President Taskeen Ahmed
4 October 2025, 20:10 PM
Business person of the year / 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, 18:00 PM
Lifetime achievement award / ‘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, 18:00 PM
Opinion / Don't let Khagrachhari unrest pass silently
The crisis in Khagrachhari is rooted in deeper fractures.
30 September 2025, 04:00 AM
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, 18:42 PM
ILO ratification demands labour reforms in Bangladesh
The rights groups welcome the move as a long-overdue response to workers’ demands
23 October 2025, 12:59 PM
BBS still relies on paper for 60% of data
Economists advocate for autonomy, resources and expertise
19 October 2025, 18:51 PM
Between dreams and debt
Excessive recruitment fees, low salaries, and permit costs trap Bangladeshi workers in Malaysia
10 October 2025, 18:00 PM
It will take political govt at least 3 years to stabilise economy
Says DCCI President Taskeen Ahmed
4 October 2025, 20:10 PM
‘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, 18:00 PM
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, 18:00 PM
Don't let Khagrachhari unrest pass silently
The crisis in Khagrachhari is rooted in deeper fractures.
30 September 2025, 04:00 AM
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, 18:42 PM
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, 18:00 PM
Reserves rise, but at what cost
The data tells a story of short-term relief but long-term vulnerability
14 September 2025, 12:08 PM
Meghna enters heavy vehicle tyre production after Gazi falls
Meghna Innova expands production of truck and bus tyres to curb imports
13 September 2025, 19:00 PM
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, 18:00 PM
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, 15:07 PM
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, 18:00 PM
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, 18:00 PM
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, 18:00 PM
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, 17:02 PM
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, 19:40 PM
Target for FY26 brings hope but exports remain stuck
The $63.5 billion goal: Can domestic bottlenecks be overcome?
16 August 2025, 06:14 AM
Investment slump deepens
Imports of capital machinery have fallen to multi-year lows, dipping even below Covid-19 levels
10 August 2025, 16:21 PM