Pharma pricing policy threatens innovation
15 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Limited price adjustments have squeezed profitability, say manufacturers
15 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Japanese big three pick up speed in flat bike market
13 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Yamaha, Suzuki and Honda accounted for nearly two-thirds of motorcycle sales amid lacklustre market growth
13 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Govt plans to merge 4 investment agencies
8 July 2026, 00:00 AM
A draft law aims to bring Bida, Beza, BHTPA, PPPA under one roof
8 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Govt names 44 public factories for private investment
6 July 2026, 00:00 AM
As many as 44 closed, loss-making or partly operational state-owned enterprises are ready to welcome private investors as the government seeks to revive idle industrial assets and attract fresh investment.
6 July 2026, 00:00 AM
FY26 exports slip despite $4.2 billion June rebound
3 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh’s exports rebounded sharply in June, but the late surge was not enough to offset weak demand earlier in the year, leaving export earnings for FY2025-26 slightly lower than the previous year.
3 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Govt clears path for first free trade zones
18 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Foreign suppliers will be able to stock duty-free raw materials in the zones and sell them to exporters at home and abroad
18 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Tax cuts poised to boost EV market
18 June 2026, 00:00 AM
The government’s proposed tax incentives and duty cuts for electric vehicles (EVs) in the fiscal year 2026-27 budget are expected to give a significant boost to Bangladesh’s nascent EV market, industry insiders said.
18 June 2026, 00:00 AM
High-level panel formed to ease industrial licensing
16 June 2026, 00:00 AM
The government has formed a high-level committee to simplify and expedite the issuance of licences, permits and other regulatory approvals required to set up new industries and factories, as part of efforts to improve the ease of doing business and attract fresh investment.
16 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Rod prices hit 3-year low as demand dries up
Steel rod prices have fallen below Tk 90,000 per tonne for the first time in more than three years, as construction demand continues to fall amid reduced government spending and economic uncertainty.
2 August 2025, 18:22 PM
Heavy import reliance leaves pharma industry vulnerable
Despite success, Bangladesh's pharma industry hinges on imported raw materials
28 July 2025, 18:00 PM
Young entrepreneurs bootstrapping the leather sector
From setting up micro-factories in Hazaribagh to attending international expositions, a new generation of leather entrepreneurs is trying to bring fresh momentum to one of Bangladesh’s most promising sectors for exports.
27 July 2025, 18:00 PM
Luxury car sales plunge amid political, economic uncertainty
Sales have been nearly stagnant since the political unrest and mass protests of July last year
23 July 2025, 18:00 PM
US tariff threatens booming synthetic shoe exports
The country’s growing non-leather footwear industry now faces a major setback as a steep new tariff from the United States threatens its growth
17 July 2025, 18:00 PM
Concord never cut corners
In a densely packed city like Dhaka, few real estate firms stand out in the public memory. But Concord is an exception. After all, it built the National Martyrs’ Memorial in Savar — in just 89 days, and 43 years ago.
15 July 2025, 18:00 PM
Pharma exports more than double in seven years
Bangladesh’s pharmaceutical exports have more than doubled over the past seven years, reaching $213 million in the just-concluded fiscal year 2024-2025, thanks to the entry into fresh markets and a wave of new products.
10 July 2025, 18:00 PM
Drug exporters concerned over Trump’s 200% tariff plan
Uncertainty looms over Bangladesh’s pharmaceutical exports to the US market, as President Donald Trump plans to impose tariffs of up to 200 percent.
9 July 2025, 18:00 PM
Motorcycle demand picks up speed after three-year slump
Motorcycle sales are showing signs of recovery after a slow patch of nearly three years, due mainly to easing consumer prices, lower registration costs, and aggressive marketing by manufacturers.
8 July 2025, 18:00 PM
High interest rates threaten SME jobs, stability
Banks charge SMEs interest rates ranging between 13 and 15 percent, among the highest across all sectors except services.
2 July 2025, 18:00 PM
Home appliances to cost more as VAT relief ends
Consumers are likely to pay more for a range of home appliances, from rice cookers and clothing irons to air conditioners (ACs), as the government phases out value-added tax (VAT) exemptions on locally manufactured electronics.
4 June 2025, 18:00 PM
No clear roadmap for investment
The budget for FY26 has drawn strong criticism from business leaders who say it lacks a clear roadmap for improving the investment climate, bolstering industrial competitiveness, and implementing overdue reforms in the banking sector.
2 June 2025, 18:00 PM
Cancer drugs, insulin to get cheaper as NBR plans tax cuts
The government is going to expand import duty exemptions on pharmaceutical raw materials and medical equipment, with 79 new items expected to be added to the duty-free list in the upcoming national budget.
29 May 2025, 18:00 PM
Tanners may get slight tariff relief on chemicals
The government is considering reducing customs duty on seven imported tanning chemicals in the upcoming national budget, offering slight relief to the country’s struggling tannery sector.
28 May 2025, 18:00 PM
Private investment sinks to five-year low
Private investment as a percentage of the gross domestic product has slumped to its lowest level in five years, stoking fears over waning business confidence and a slowdown in job creation.
28 May 2025, 18:00 PM
Toy industry: From import reliance to export growth
In the heart of Dhaka, amid vibrant toy displays and the hum of industry conversations at InterContinental Dhaka, sector people were talking about a quiet revolution — one that could redefine Bangladesh’s export landscape and lessen its long-standing reliance on imported toys.
22 May 2025, 18:00 PM
Japanese FDI rising, still there’s room to attract more
Japanese investment in Bangladesh has grown steadily over the past decade. But with clearer policies, improved infrastructure and a more predictable regulatory environment, there is room to attract much more.
20 May 2025, 18:00 PM
High inflation, costly loans force firms to cut spending
Some manufacturers say they are now opting to reduce office utility consumption, optimise office supplies, minimise bank dependence, and find alternative funding sources.
18 May 2025, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh set to remain world’s top cotton importer in MY26
Bangladesh is on track to retain its status as the world’s biggest cotton importer in the marketing year (MY) 2025-26, with imports projected to reach 8.5 million bales, according to a record-setting forecast by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
14 May 2025, 18:00 PM
Construction of Chinese economic zone gains momentum
The construction of the Chinese Economic and Industrial Zone in Chattogram has gained momentum nearly a decade after its initiation, as Dhaka and Beijing look to strengthen bilateral ties and punishing Trump tariffs prompt Chinese manufacturers to consider relocating factories.
13 May 2025, 18:00 PM