Jagaran Chakma

The project, approved in 2008, was meant to anchor the industry’s next phase of growth. Nearly two decades later, the site remains largely idle

The price of mild steel (MS) rod has inched up in recent months, supported by seasonal construction demand and a rebound in international scrap steel prices since December.

Japanese motorcycle brands tightened their grip on Bangladesh’s two-wheeler market in 2025, capturing the bulk of new demand as consumers increasingly favoured reliability, fuel efficiency and long-term value over lower upfront prices.

Ordinance sets strict timelines, dedicated benches, and digital management to tackle slow contract enforcement, case backlog and attract foreign investment

Its chief operating officer says on Eminence acquisition

As temperatures fall and winter cold lingers longer than usual, geysers are once again emerging as a seasonal essential, with demand rising sharply across urban and semi-urban areas of Bangladesh.

Investor confidence remained weak, and the effects are expected to linger into 2026.

Says industry leaders, experts

Comforters are not just a passing trend but a long-term change in how urban Bangladesh keeps warm in winter

When Rumana Parveen Rinky, a private jobholder, went shopping for winter essentials this year, she opted for something new -- a comforter..“It’s light, washable, and easy to use,” she said, explaining the reason behind switching from the heavy blanket she used in previous winters. “Blanket

BKMEA chief says, decries rising production costs

Premium segment buyers largely missing after the political changeover, while low-end customers beaten out of market

Bangladesh’s merchandise exports have declined for the fourth consecutive month, as the reciprocal tariff measures by the United States and a slump in global demand continue to weigh on the apparel sector, the backbone of the country’s export industry.

Says a leader of ceramic manufacturers’ association

Moreover, many heritage items are at risk of losing their GI tag to other countries

Beneath this surface of optimism lies a far more fragile reality

In 2002, in a revolutionary move, Bangladesh became the first country to ban thin plastic bags. Needless to say, it failed to achieve any tangible success. More initiatives in the later years also ended with similar results.

Foreign firms pour most of their money into non-industrial areas as industrial zones face gas shortages and unfinished infrastructure

Bangladeshi companies are investing more money abroad, suggesting that local firms are becoming more confident

The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (Bida) has received applications from 10 firms interested in becoming the government’s transaction adviser for the planned sale of Nagad, the mobile financial service (MFS) provider under the Bangladesh Post Office.