October 10, 2019
Negative image, lack of lab challenges to going global
Negative country images and lack of laboratory facilities for checking standards are two major challenges for Bangladeshi food companies to enter global markets.
October 9, 2019
Thirst for cultures changing consumption patterns: study
Consumers are on a big and broad journey of discovery, moving out of their comfort zones to explore bolder flavours and multi-sensory food experiences, according to Innova Market Insights, a global knowledge leader in the food and beverage industry.
October 7, 2019
Product innovation takes centre stage at German food fair
Product innovations and consumers trends for the coming years in the food and beverage industry are in the central focus for visitors at Anuga in Germany.
September 29, 2019
Tyre manufacturing awaits a boom with Tk 3,000cr investment
Bangladesh is on the verge of becoming a saturated market in tyre manufacturing by next year with the inclusion of some local and foreign conglomerates in the business. Apex Husain Tyre and Gazi Tyre
September 24, 2019
Omera, Beximco to export LPG to India
Two Bangladeshi companies are set to export liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to the landlocked northeastern states of India. Omera Petroleum and Beximco LPG will export LPG to state-owned Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), which will bottle and sell to consumers.
September 6, 2019
Enough meat and egg for all now
Bangladesh has become self-sufficient in production of meat and egg, the two best sources of good-quality protein and micronutrients.
August 9, 2019
Eid economy to be 29pc bigger
The economy of Eid-ul-Azha is likely to add about Tk 40,000 crore to the economy, up 29 percent year-on-year, according to the Department of Livestock Services and analysts.
August 8, 2019
Investment in health gives 10 times more return
Bangladesh should increase its investment in social sectors such as health, education and nutrition to build a healthy population and enjoy demographic dividend, said a senior official of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
July 30, 2019
An entrepreneur to emulate
When university graduates of his time considered civil service a prestigious job, Azam J Chowdhury, 65, thought differently.
July 24, 2019
Bad loans put Janata in trouble
State-run Janata Bank’s provisioning shortfall has hit a whopping Tk 8,256 crore, the highest-ever deficit for any bank in the country, putting depositors’ money at risk.