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
The rise and fall of Sahara founder Subrata Roy
With Subrata Roy's death, a chapter of financial violations described by many as one of India's biggest Ponzi schemes, comes to an end.
16 November 2023, 00:00 AM
State-run mills start crushing as sugar price jumps
State-run sugar mills have started crushing locally-grown sugarcane, aiming to produce 33,000 tonnes of sugar in the current fiscal year of 2023-24, said a top official.
13 November 2023, 03:11 AM
Actual investment far lower than proposed
Actual investments at six government-owned economic zones have remained at a far lower level compared to the proposals put forward by both foreign and local investors owing largely to inadequate facilities, official figures showed.
8 November 2023, 05:09 AM
Meghna Group to assemble Kia SUVs
Meghna Automobiles Ltd, a concern of Meghna Group, is working to assemble passenger cars of South Korean automobile manufacturer Kia in Bangladesh, said a top official.
8 November 2023, 00:06 AM
Transport cost goes up, impacting price of essential goods
A three-day blockade enforced by major opposition parties and protests of garment workers disrupted the supply chain of daily essentials and sent the cost of transport higher, according to industry people and traders.
2 November 2023, 15:43 PM
‘Bangabandhu tunnel to speed up industrial growth’
The opening of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel under the Karnaphuli river will lead to the development of numerous industrial units from Chattogram to Cox’s Bazar and encourage urbanisation, said Mahbubul Alam, president of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI).
28 October 2023, 18:00 PM
LPG imports fall amid dollar shortage
Imports of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) declined due to problems in opening letters of credit (LCs) amidst the ongoing dollar crisis, operators said.
26 October 2023, 18:00 PM
Sales of heavy-duty trucks fall by a third
Sales of heavy-duty commercial trucks in Bangladesh fell nearly 34 percent year-on-year in the January-September period this year due to shrinking economic activities and higher prices stemming from the devaluation of the local currency against the US dollar.
23 October 2023, 18:00 PM
Dhaka-Kolkata cruise will now set sail on Nov 20
MK Shipping Lines is planning to operate a cruise from Dhaka’s Sadarghat to Howrah of Kolkata, starting off on November 20.
22 October 2023, 18:00 PM
Locally made TVs dominate market
Locally manufactured and assembled televisions now dominate the country’s TV market, with an enormous 90 percent market share, which is a significant change from just 12 years ago, when Bangladesh was fully dependent on imports.
16 October 2023, 18:00 PM
Reconditioned car imports, sales decline
Both imports and sales of reconditioned cars declined due to price increases stemming from the increase in the price of US dollars and the prevailing macroeconomic vulnerability, according to market insiders and market data.
16 October 2023, 02:50 AM
No good news in investment as well
With major indicators showing stress in the economy, there is no good news in the investment flow too as investors now prefer to stay away from taking new projects or expanding their existing capacity.
10 October 2023, 01:00 AM
Automobile policy attracts fresh investment
Fresh investment of around Tk 2,500 crore has been made in the automobile industry in the past two and half years since the formulation of the Automobile Industry Development Policy 2021, according to industry insiders.
9 October 2023, 01:30 AM
Local companies display strength of global standard
The contribution of local construction companies and building material suppliers to establishing the third terminal of the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) is proof of their capacity to provide world-class products and services, according to industry people.
8 October 2023, 02:00 AM
New drug act to take pharma sector to greater heights
The new Drugs and Cosmetics Act 2023 will help the pharmaceuticals sector of Bangladesh get rid of adulterated and substandard medicines and climb to the next heights, manufacturers say. .The inclusion of rigorous punishment for offences will also be beneficial, they say. In the Drugs (Con
5 October 2023, 02:00 AM
TV sales down despite Cricket World Cup
With just days to go before ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, television purchases should have naturally picked up by now, with demand primarily expected to arise from sports enthusiasts trying to make do with limited means.
2 October 2023, 01:00 AM
Ramgarh land port to be inaugurated this week
A land port in Khagrachari’s Ramgarh upazila, around 99 kilometres away from the country’s biggest sea port in Chattogram, is set to open tomorrow, which is likely to boost trade and tourism between Bangladesh’s southeast regions and India’s northeastern states.
1 October 2023, 18:02 PM
Tourism awaits a fillip from long weekend
In Bangladesh, the peak season for the tourism and hospitality sector begins in September and continues until March. And the upcoming long weekend is going to provide an initial boost to the sector, with operators in major holiday destinations coming up with various offers.
26 September 2023, 05:00 AM
Bangladesh starts exporting printed circuit boards
While already established as a major player in garment and pharmaceutical exports, Bangladesh is now expanding its presence in the global market for high-tech circuitry, namely printed circuit boards (PCBs).
26 September 2023, 02:30 AM
Tourism awaits a fillip from long weekend
In Bangladesh, the peak season for the tourism and hospitality sector begins in September and continues until March. And the upcoming long weekend is going to provide an initial boost to the sector, with operators in major holiday destinations coming up with various offers.
25 September 2023, 15:31 PM