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
Leather goods exports dull despite huge potential
Vietnam entered the global footwear export market just a decade ago and the Southeast Asian nation’s export now stands at $20
3 August 2019, 18:00 PM
Export of plastic products rises as new markets emerge
Shipments of plastic products rose 22 percent year-on-year to $120 million in fiscal 2018-19, something manufacturers and traders attribute to the emergence of new export destinations.
28 July 2019, 18:00 PM
The motorcycle boom in Bangladesh
The motorcycle industry has been growing fast in Bangladesh, thanks to government policy support and people’s growing purchasing power, market players said.
24 July 2019, 18:00 PM
Local firm to set up $200m plant to make electric vehicle
Local automobile company Bangladesh Auto Industries Ltd (BAIL) is all set to make electric vehicles from next year with an initial investment of $200 million.
23 July 2019, 18:00 PM
Pharma exports soar 26pc
Bangladesh’s medicine exports soared 25.60 percent year-on-year to $130 million last fiscal year thanks to continuous improvement
20 July 2019, 18:00 PM
Dream flats to remain elusive
The dream of owning a flat may never come true for many as properties will become more expensive owing to the hike in prices of major construction materials as well as gas, realtors say.
18 July 2019, 18:39 PM
Burgeoning economy lures Korean investors
In a heartening development, more and more South Korean companies are coming to Bangladesh with investment plans, attracted by
13 July 2019, 18:00 PM
3 economic zones get $17.91b investment proposals
Businesses from home and abroad have come up with investment proposals worth $17.91 billion in Mirsarai, Sreehatta and Moheshkhali economic zones, which are now under construction.
10 July 2019, 18:00 PM
Gas price hike to raise ceramic production cost
The recent gas price hike will increase the cost of ceramics production by 10 percent, which will be a huge blow to the local ceramic
9 July 2019, 18:00 PM
Cement price rises Tk 50 per bag
The retail price of each 50-kg bag of cement has edged up 12 percent, or Tk 50, to Tk 460-470 -- a development that will push up construction costs, be it the government’s mega projects or private buildings.
6 July 2019, 18:00 PM
Rod prices may rise for gas price hike, tax measures
The retail price of mild steel (MS) rod will likely see an average increase of Tk 9,000per tonne for the recent gas price hike and new VAT and tax measures, apprehend industry insiders.
4 July 2019, 18:00 PM
India-funded $7.5b projects move at snail’s pace
Projects involving about $7.5 billion under the three Indian lines of credit are progressing slowly owing to lengthy processes in land acquisition, change in design and delays in hiring consultants and document preparation.
4 July 2019, 18:00 PM
No handouts for state banks last fiscal year
State banks did not get a single penny from taxpayers in the just concluded fiscal year to make up their capital deficit, in a clear sign from the government of its intent to stop pampering the errant lenders.
3 July 2019, 18:00 PM
Banks to transfer incentive to accounts of remitters
Banks will transfer incentive to the bank accounts of remitters or their beneficiaries like they do in case of exporters as the maiden
1 July 2019, 18:00 PM
Dhaka, Beijing to sign MoU on investment cooperation
Dhaka and Beijing will sign an MoU on the establishment of an investment cooperation working group to boost investment ties between Bangladesh and China. The signing will take place during Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s July 1-5 visit to China, officials in Dhaka said.
28 June 2019, 18:00 PM
Indians keen to explore Bangladesh’s green brick market
Indian construction equipment manufacturers see a business potential in Bangladesh as the country is gradually phasing out clay brick
22 June 2019, 18:00 PM
Budget positive for motorcycle makers
The continuation of concessionary duties on raw material import for motorcycle manufacturers into fiscal 2019-20 would help the fast-growing sector, said market players.
19 June 2019, 18:00 PM
PM’s China Visit: $2.37b loan deals likely for power sector
Dhaka will sign two agreements with Beijing to borrow $2.37 billion for two power projects during Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s four-day China visit from July 1, finance ministry officials said yesterday.
16 June 2019, 18:00 PM
Raising private investment to be tricky: analysts
The government’s target to raise private investment to 24.2 percent of GDP will be challenging given the trend in last several years
16 June 2019, 18:00 PM
Deficit financing to be expensive
The government has resorted to deficit financing, largely through bank borrowing and sale of high-cost savings certificates, increasing the interest payment burden on its shoulders and fuelling inflation.
13 June 2019, 18:00 PM