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
Maf Shoes to invest Tk 1,118cr to set up new factory
Maf Shoes, a sister concern of TK Group, is set to invest Tk 1,118 crore to establish an export-oriented footwear manufacturing unit alongside other backward linkage industries at the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar (BSMSN) in Chattogram.
12 October 2020, 18:00 PM
Cement sales rise slightly
The cement makers are finally getting some respite from the Covid-19 fallout thanks to a slight increase in sales but they believe it will not be possible to book any profit this year.
11 October 2020, 18:00 PM
Recovery still slow in leather sector
A return to normalcy is still a far off reality for Bangladesh’s leather sector as the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has led to low domestic demand and a decline in exports, according to industry insiders.
11 October 2020, 18:00 PM
Red tape still throws a spanner in the works
In countries like Bangladesh, being successful in life means achieving financial solvency but while many individuals try to do so by starting their own businesses, they are often impeded by numerous roadblocks, said Mohammed Amirul Haque, managing director of Seacom Group.
10 October 2020, 18:00 PM
China-funded projects back on track
Almost all of the country’s major development projects being funded by China are back on track following a prolonged hiatus caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the Economic Relations Division and project officials said.
6 October 2020, 18:00 PM
Bangabandhu Shilpa Nagar to come under digital security system
The Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar (BSMSN) will be brought under a digital security system as a part of the government’s plans to build it up as a ‘smart industrial city’.
1 October 2020, 18:00 PM
Delta Agrofood to invest Tk 1,200cr in soy, flour production
Delta Agrofood Industries, a joint venture of SEACOM and Samuda, is set to invest Tk 1,200 crore in the production of various soy and wheat products with an aim to meet the country’s growing demand for healthier consumer goods.
30 September 2020, 18:00 PM
Recovery still a long way off for steel makers
A return to normalcy for Bangladesh’s steel manufacturing sector is still a far cry as factories have been forced to limit their operations due to declining demand amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, according industry insiders.
29 September 2020, 18:00 PM
TK Group to invest Tk 1,744cr at Bangabandhu Shilpa Nagar
Samuda Food Product and Samuda Chemical Complex, two sister concerns of the TK Group of Industries, will invest Tk 1,744.80 crore at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar (BSMSN) to produce consumer goods and chemicals.
28 September 2020, 18:00 PM
Consumer electronics companies predict grim outlook for 2020
The home electronics sector is suffering from a landslide in demand with the sales likely to stay below 70 per cent of annual target as consumers are reluctant to spend on luxury items amid the ongoing pandemic, according to various market players.
26 September 2020, 18:00 PM
Ministries against holding back low-priority projects
The planning ministry has expressed dissatisfaction over a decision to put on hold implementation of low-priority projects.
22 September 2020, 18:00 PM
Chinese loan deals for four projects hopefully this year
With development projects losing steam for the ongoing pandemic and several months of shutdown, the Economic Relations Division (ERD) hopes to get four back on track by getting loan agreements signed with China this fiscal year.
22 September 2020, 18:00 PM
Light engineering sector needs skilled workforce, policy support
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in January announced light engineering as the “product of the year” in an attempt to bring special attention to the sector so that it increases the country’s foreign exchange reserves through the export of various goods.
21 September 2020, 18:00 PM
Bank Asia arranges Tk 700cr for cement plant of Bashundhara
While an unhealthy competition plagues Bangladesh’s cement sector for its 43 per cent overcapacity, Bashundhara Group has gone on to look beyond borders for opportunities. It found it in the India’s Seven Sister states.
20 September 2020, 18:00 PM
Govt serious about offloading shares of state banks: Kamal
The government has not discarded its plan to offload shares of several state-run banks, said Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal.
19 September 2020, 18:00 PM
IPDC targets housing sector to broaden customer base
IPDC Finance is eyeing up the premium customers of the real estate industry as the non-bank financial institution believes investment in the sector entails low risk now.
13 September 2020, 18:00 PM
Import ban on used cars to leave the market uneven
The government’s plan to impose a ban on the import of reconditioned vehicles to promote local manufacturing and assembling will create an imbalance in the domestic market, according to Bangladesh Reconditioned Vehicles Importers and Dealers Association (Barvida).
12 September 2020, 18:00 PM
Pandemic may cast a pall on FDI
The rising trend in foreign direct investment (FDI) for Bangladesh may slow down this year due to the economic fallout of the coronavirus outbreak, experts believe.
10 September 2020, 18:00 PM
Gathering ban spells dry year for event organisers
Bangladesh’s event management sector is in dire straits as a lack of work for the past six months amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has led to a serious shortage of capital, according to industry insiders.
8 September 2020, 18:00 PM
Now northeast India connected via new river route
Premier Cement, a cement manufacturer in Bangladesh, became the maiden exporter to India’s north-eastern state of Tripura through a new river route in a development that is expected to boost cross-border trade and connectivity.
5 September 2020, 18:00 PM