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
First river-borne food shipment goes to India today
Bangladesh will send food items to India for the first time through waterways today with the maiden shipment of 25,000 cartons of litchi drinks of local conglomerate Pran.
15 March 2021, 18:00 PM
Tax support needed for job recovery
Restructure of corporate tax, improvement in the ranking of the Ease of Doing Business Index, and special allocation for SMEs should get priority in the upcoming budget to draw investment and revive the job market, employers and economists say.
14 March 2021, 18:00 PM
No overnight relief from losses
The Bangladesh Sugar and Food Industries Corporation (BSFIC) will not get relief from the losses anytime soon despite closing six mills.
13 March 2021, 18:00 PM
Govt, CNNIC to team up to showcase Bangladesh
The government is going to team up with US-based CNN International Commercial for showcasing Bangladesh’s achievements on the global stage.
10 March 2021, 18:00 PM
Kiam Metal plans to set up Tk 850cr glassware factory
Kiam Metal Industries, a sister concern of BRB Group, plans to make a foray into the country’s burgeoning glassware market by setting up a Tk 850 crore manufacturing unit.
9 March 2021, 18:00 PM
Remdesivir proves pharma strength
Amidst the perfect storm stirred up by Covid-19, a drug used to treat a wide range of viral infections emerged as a silver lining for treatment seekers.
7 March 2021, 18:00 PM
IFAD Autos gearing up to enter luxury bus assembly segment
IFAD Autos is all set to make a foray into the assembling business as it is now putting together different components to build 160 luxury buses to cater to the domestic market.
4 March 2021, 18:00 PM
$3.6b Chinese loan uncertain after Dhaka drops projects from agreed list
Bangladesh’s hope of securing $3.6 billion in Chinese loans for five projects may not materialise as Dhaka has unilaterally decided to replace them in a list focusing bilateral cooperation.
3 March 2021, 18:00 PM
Processors warn of further rise in edible oil price
Edible oil is likely to become costlier in the days ahead because of the upward price trend of soybean and palm oil worldwide as Bangladesh meets 90 per cent of its demand through imports, said processors yesterday.
3 March 2021, 18:00 PM
Kitchen appliance sales surge during pandemic
Dining out has become a rare exercise amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic as many people prefer to stay at home in a bid to maintain social distancing and avoid infection.
2 March 2021, 18:00 PM
Policy to award industrial innovation, diversification
The government has framed a policy to encourage industrialisation, creative efforts and manufacturing of goods that would diversify and act as substitutes to the current range of imports.
1 March 2021, 18:00 PM
Tougher tasks ahead
Bangladesh’s image will shine out amidst the global community on the back of the United Nations recommendation for its status graduation from a least-developed country to a developing nation.
27 February 2021, 18:00 PM
Walton plans fresh $640m investment
Walton Hi-Tech Industries Ltd is going to make a fresh investment of $640 million, equivalent to Tk 5,440 crore, to expand facilities to produce and increase export of electrical and electronic goods.
27 February 2021, 18:00 PM
Electrical goods export jump
Exports of electrical goods rose 42.34 per cent year-on-year to $41.93 million in the July to January period of the current fiscal year, in a testament to Bangladesh’s growing prowess in the technological sector.
24 February 2021, 18:00 PM
Pandemic wreaks havoc on car sales
Passenger vehicle sales fell by around 26 per cent in 2020 compared to the previous year due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and imposition of additional road tax.
21 February 2021, 18:00 PM
Dhaka needs to pay $460m to join New Development Bank
Bangladesh will have to pay about $460 million in subscription fee to become a member of the New Development Bank (NDB) or BRICS Bank, a new international lender looking to mobilise resources for infrastructure and sustainable development projects.
21 February 2021, 18:00 PM
37 apparel makers investing $650m in Bangabandhu Shilpa Nagar
Some 37 local textile and garment manufacturers have started investing in Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar (BSMSN) to establish high-end apparel factories.
14 February 2021, 18:00 PM
Beza fares better
Australia’s TIC Group had set up a factory in Bangladesh to produce garment hangers with an initial investment of $10 million in the Meghna Industrial Economic Zone at Meghnaghat in Narayanganj in 2018. The facility went into commercial production in February 2019.
13 February 2021, 18:00 PM
A few bad apples spoiling Bida’s OSS barrel
While the government is fervently trying out new ways to draw investment to boost economic growth, some state bodies continue to cling on to their customary negligent behaviours, effectively marring all progress.
13 February 2021, 18:00 PM
New definition of CKD to discourage bike manufacturing locally
Motorcycle manufacturers have alleged that the new definition of completely knocked-down (CKD) components for two-wheelers will discourage local production and impede the industry’s development.
9 February 2021, 18:00 PM