Jagaran Chakma

Jagaran Chakma is a Staff Reporter of The Daily Star

Patent waiver till Nov 2026: Local pharmas may miss window for 15 costly drugs

Bangladesh’s pharmaceutical companies risk losing the chance to produce at least 15 costly biologic drugs royalty-free

2d ago

Processed food exports slow further

Bangladesh’s agricultural product exports increased slightly last fiscal year, although shipments to India fell, apparently due to its recent ban on the entry of goods, including processed foods, garments, fruits, and soft drinks, through all land ports except Bhomra.

1w ago

Capital machinery imports fall for third year

Bangladesh’s imports recovered in fiscal year 2024-25 after two years of downturns, but capital machinery imports fell for the third consecutive year, reflecting a low appetite for investment among entrepreneurs.

1w ago

Construction slumps as public spending slows

Bangladesh’s construction sector, one of the country’s largest sectors, is reeling from a sharp contraction in public project implementation and spending, underscoring growing stress across the broader economy, according to industry insiders and analysts.

2w ago

FDI hits 2-year high in Jan-Mar

This net inflow was 114 percent higher than the $403 million recorded in the same period a year earlier.

2w ago

Solid trust, fair treatment key to private investment

The country’s private sector remains hamstrung by red tape, political uncertainty, and rising costs, all of which pose a serious threat to economic progress, according to Mohammed Amirul Haque, founding managing director and chief executive officer of Premier Cement Mills Limited.

3w ago

Exporters fear losses as India slaps new restrictions

Bangladesh’s exporters fear losses as India has barred the import of several products—including some jute items—through land ports, threatening crucial trade flows and millions of dollars in earnings.

1m ago

Mango Moment: A sweet deal for Bangladesh

Bangladesh's delicious mangoes: untapped economic potential, requiring a national strategy

1m ago
July 27, 2025
July 27, 2025

Patent waiver till Nov 2026: Local pharmas may miss window for 15 costly drugs

Bangladesh’s pharmaceutical companies risk losing the chance to produce at least 15 costly biologic drugs royalty-free

July 21, 2025
July 21, 2025

Processed food exports slow further

Bangladesh’s agricultural product exports increased slightly last fiscal year, although shipments to India fell, apparently due to its recent ban on the entry of goods, including processed foods, garments, fruits, and soft drinks, through all land ports except Bhomra.

July 21, 2025
July 21, 2025

Capital machinery imports fall for third year

Bangladesh’s imports recovered in fiscal year 2024-25 after two years of downturns, but capital machinery imports fell for the third consecutive year, reflecting a low appetite for investment among entrepreneurs.

July 13, 2025
July 13, 2025

Construction slumps as public spending slows

Bangladesh’s construction sector, one of the country’s largest sectors, is reeling from a sharp contraction in public project implementation and spending, underscoring growing stress across the broader economy, according to industry insiders and analysts.

July 13, 2025
July 13, 2025

FDI hits 2-year high in Jan-Mar

This net inflow was 114 percent higher than the $403 million recorded in the same period a year earlier.

July 6, 2025
July 6, 2025

Solid trust, fair treatment key to private investment

The country’s private sector remains hamstrung by red tape, political uncertainty, and rising costs, all of which pose a serious threat to economic progress, according to Mohammed Amirul Haque, founding managing director and chief executive officer of Premier Cement Mills Limited.

June 29, 2025
June 29, 2025

Exporters fear losses as India slaps new restrictions

Bangladesh’s exporters fear losses as India has barred the import of several products—including some jute items—through land ports, threatening crucial trade flows and millions of dollars in earnings.

June 14, 2025
June 14, 2025

Mango Moment: A sweet deal for Bangladesh

Bangladesh's delicious mangoes: untapped economic potential, requiring a national strategy

June 13, 2025
June 13, 2025

FDI falling—experts call for urgent policy overhaul

Bangladesh must urgently adopt a strategic, reform-driven foreign direct investment (FDI) policy by removing existing barriers to attract and retain investment to remain competitive in the region, experts suggest.

June 13, 2025
June 13, 2025

Synthetic footwear exports soar as global demand shifts

Bangladesh’s non-leather footwear sector is emerging as a steering force in the country’s export landscape, driven by global shifts in consumer preferences, strong manufacturing capacity, and competitive pricing