Construction sector loses steam
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM
The country’s construction sector is facing one of its worst slowdowns in years as weaker public development spending, slower private investment and high borrowing costs reduce demand for housing and construction materials.
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Will ‘Invest Bangladesh’ make investing easier?
20 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Invest Bangladesh -- about to become the country’s sole investment promotion agency -- cannot remove every roadblock on its own
20 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Will 'Invest Bangladesh' make investing easier?
19 July 2026, 20:51 PM
The new authority promises a genuine one-stop service through integrated digital platforms, statutory timelines for approvals and a single-window clearance system
19 July 2026, 20:51 PM
Non-leather footwear exports stall, miss global boom
19 July 2026, 00:00 AM
After rebounding strongly over two years, the non-leather footwear exports lost momentum in the last fiscal year, logging only 1.6 percent growth as manufacturers grappled with high borrowing costs, capacity constraints and lingering political uncertainty.
19 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Business Plus / Pharma industry’s next big leap
18 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh’s drugmakers are pursuing complex medicines to expand exports and improve patient access
18 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Star Interview / Stability key to drawing Japanese investors
5 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Japanese firms see promise in Bangladesh, but they attach great importance to economic, political, and social stability, said Tanaka Akihiko, president of the Japan International Cooperation Agency.
5 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Big duty cuts to power up API supply chain: pharma leaders
25 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Industry leaders say the inclusion of 77 raw materials under new or expanded duty concessions will help reduce procurement uncertainties
25 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Big duty cuts to power up API supply chain: pharma leaders
24 June 2026, 21:48 PM
Bangladesh's pharmaceutical manufacturers are hoping for a more stable supply of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and improved production efficiency under the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-27, which expands duty-free access to a wide range of raw materials used in medicine production.
24 June 2026, 21:48 PM
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.
12 July 2025, 19:25 PM
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.
12 July 2025, 19:07 PM
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.
5 July 2025, 18:48 PM
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.
28 June 2025, 18:00 PM
Mango Moment: A sweet deal for Bangladesh
Bangladesh's delicious mangoes: untapped economic potential, requiring a national strategy
13 June 2025, 18:00 PM
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.
12 June 2025, 18:00 PM
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
12 June 2025, 18:00 PM
Synthetic footwear exports soar as global demand shifts
Non-leather footwear exports rose 30.25% in the first 11 months of the current fiscal year
12 June 2025, 14:09 PM
Procurement law revised to cut graft, boost transparency
Scrapping the price range cap for bids, making e-GP mandatory for all public procurement and allowing NGOs to compete for tenders, the government has overhauled the public procurement law.
24 May 2025, 18:04 PM
Address banking, energy issues to restore business confidence
Bangladesh is dealing with one of its most challenging political and economic shifts, and the proposed US tariff hike to 37 percent on its exports could worsen the situation..This could turn out to be a big problem for the economy, especially for the readymade garment (RMG) industry, which
17 May 2025, 18:01 PM
Detailed Area Plan, to what end?
Unchecked growth not an option, say planners, while builders say it is hurting home buyers
28 April 2025, 05:18 AM
The worst of the economic crisis may be over
As listed companies, especially those in the manufacturing sector, have reported falling profits in recent quarters, business leaders are now turning their attention to how best to navigate 2025 amid global uncertainty, domestic inflation and rising borrowing costs.
19 April 2025, 18:00 PM
Investors interested in Bangladesh despite business hurdles
Although Bangladesh is the world’s second-largest exporter of readymade garments, it continues to struggle with major challenges, including inadequate infrastructure, cumbersome bureaucracy and murky regulations.
12 April 2025, 18:00 PM
After Australia food success, Bangladeshi expat eyes investment back home
Eighteen years ago, a young man from Narayanganj landed in Melbourne with a suitcase full of ambition and just a few hundred dollars to his name. Today, that man – Md Shamim – owns 108 Subway outlets across Australia, ranking him among the franchise's largest global operators.
8 April 2025, 18:01 PM
Rubber producers hit by price slump, security strains
Bangladesh’s natural rubber industry, once a bright spot in the economy, is losing its lustre as slumping demand and volatile law and order in the greater Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) send prices tumbling.
6 April 2025, 18:00 PM
Rising costs erode business competitiveness
Bangladesh, long regarded as a cost-competitive destination and once hailed as the next Asian tiger, is now grappling with mounting pressure as the cost of doing business is rising sharply across key sectors.
5 April 2025, 18:00 PM
Footwear exporters see opportunity in US tariffs
As the United States moves to impose reciprocal tariffs, concerns are mounting among Bangladeshi exporters, particularly in the footwear and pharmaceutical sectors, over potential implications for the country’s trade prospects.
3 April 2025, 19:03 PM
Yunus-Modi meet: Restoring mutual trust key objective
Restoring confidence in Dhaka-Delhi ties will be the key objective of the meeting between Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Bangkok today, diplomatic sources said.
3 April 2025, 18:03 PM
Rural demand fuels Eid electronics sales
Rural people have emerged as key consumers of home appliances ahead of this year’s Eid festival, as surging remittance inflows and good prices for agricultural produce, particularly rice, have boosted their purchasing power, according to electronics manufacturers and sellers.
29 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Half of Japanese firms optimistic about profit growth in 2025: survey
After a challenging year, Japanese companies in Bangladesh are eyeing 2025 with cautious optimism, as 50 percent anticipate a rise in operating profits despite persistent hurdles.
22 March 2025, 18:00 PM