Jagaran Chakma

Jagaran Chakma is a Staff Reporter of The Daily Star

Starting from nowhere, pharma sector becomes a lifesaver

The year 1982 was a watershed in the history of the pharmaceutical industry of Bangladesh as the government stepped in to lay the foundation for its stellar growth in the subsequent decades.

1d ago

API production falls short

While Bangladesh’s pharmaceutical sector has exceeded expectations and surpassed many comparator countries, the industry’s reliance on imports for raw materials has long been a limiting factor.

1d ago

Aziz Mohammad Bhai buys 27 lakh new shares of Olympic Industries

He now holds 17 percent or Tk 499 crore worth of shares of the company

5d ago

MGI expands ceramic tiles production with $45m investment

Of the investment, $19 million came from its own pockets whereas $26 million in the form of a syndicated loan, which was released recently, he said.

1w ago

Wood plastic composites gaining popularity

Wood plastic composites in the form of kitchen cabinets, bathroom and balcony doors are slowly gaining popularity in Bangladesh for being an alternative to wood, according to industry insiders and realtors.

1w ago

Furniture sales rebound on buying spree ahead of Eid

Following two years of dull demand, home furniture sales went up slightly in the lead-up to Eid-ul-Fitr, the biggest religious festival for the Muslim community in Bangladesh, as people went on a buying spree despite ongoing inflationary pressure, according to industry people.

2w ago

Festival fervour driving home appliance sales

Although there is no accurate data on the market for electronic home appliances, industry insiders believe that sales during Eid-ul-Fitr account for around 60 percent of their annual receipts.

2w ago

Leather shipment recovers, fetches $100 million in 9 months

Leather exports rose 9.8% year-on-year in Jul-Mar of FY24

2w ago
April 27, 2024
April 27, 2024

API production falls short

While Bangladesh’s pharmaceutical sector has exceeded expectations and surpassed many comparator countries, the industry’s reliance on imports for raw materials has long been a limiting factor.

April 27, 2024
April 27, 2024

Starting from nowhere, pharma sector becomes a lifesaver

The year 1982 was a watershed in the history of the pharmaceutical industry of Bangladesh as the government stepped in to lay the foundation for its stellar growth in the subsequent decades.

April 22, 2024
April 22, 2024

Aziz Mohammad Bhai buys 27 lakh new shares of Olympic Industries

He now holds 17 percent or Tk 499 crore worth of shares of the company

April 19, 2024
April 19, 2024

MGI expands ceramic tiles production with $45m investment

Of the investment, $19 million came from its own pockets whereas $26 million in the form of a syndicated loan, which was released recently, he said.

April 18, 2024
April 18, 2024

Wood plastic composites gaining popularity

Wood plastic composites in the form of kitchen cabinets, bathroom and balcony doors are slowly gaining popularity in Bangladesh for being an alternative to wood, according to industry insiders and realtors.

April 9, 2024
April 9, 2024

Furniture sales rebound on buying spree ahead of Eid

Following two years of dull demand, home furniture sales went up slightly in the lead-up to Eid-ul-Fitr, the biggest religious festival for the Muslim community in Bangladesh, as people went on a buying spree despite ongoing inflationary pressure, according to industry people.

April 8, 2024
April 8, 2024

Festival fervour driving home appliance sales

Although there is no accurate data on the market for electronic home appliances, industry insiders believe that sales during Eid-ul-Fitr account for around 60 percent of their annual receipts.

April 7, 2024
April 7, 2024

Leather shipment recovers, fetches $100 million in 9 months

Leather exports rose 9.8% year-on-year in Jul-Mar of FY24

April 1, 2024
April 1, 2024

More CEOs expect economic improvement this year

About 36 percent of the CEOs are expecting the economic growth rate to improve, compared to 31 percent in a similar survey conducted last year.

March 30, 2024
March 30, 2024

Scooter sales rev up as riders seek comfort

Local retailers post up to 65% rise in monthly scooter sales

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