Jagaran Chakma

Invest Bangladesh -- about to become the country’s sole investment promotion agency -- cannot remove every roadblock on its own

The new authority promises a genuine one-stop service through integrated digital platforms, statutory timelines for approvals and a single-window clearance system

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.

Bangladesh’s drugmakers are pursuing complex medicines to expand exports and improve patient access

Limited price adjustments have squeezed profitability, say manufacturers

Yamaha, Suzuki and Honda accounted for nearly two-thirds of motorcycle sales amid lacklustre market growth

A draft law aims to bring Bida, Beza, BHTPA, PPPA under one roof

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.

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.

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.

Industry leaders say the inclusion of 77 raw materials under new or expanded duty concessions will help reduce procurement uncertainties

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.

Dhaka is expected to seek Beijing’s financing for three major projects during Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s upcoming visit to China

BAAMA urged the tax authority to revise the proposed fiscal measures

After nearly two years of slowdown following the 2024 political changeover, Bangladesh is looking for a fresh boost in Chinese investment and infrastructure financing as Prime Minister Tarique Rahman prepares for his first official visit to China from June 23–26.

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.

Foreign suppliers will be able to stock duty-free raw materials in the zones and sell them to exporters at home and abroad

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.

The seven-member inter-ministerial committee will recommend measures to streamline approval procedures and remove regulatory bottlenecks

The government has announced a series of tax incentives for semiconductor and chip-related activities in a bid to develop a domestic ecosystem for the high-tech industry and create skilled jobs.