Retailers lose up to 30% of sales after early closures
18 September 2026
Closing shopping malls earlier to save electricity amid an energy shortage has wiped out up to 30 percent of retail sales, according to traders, who say customers are particularly used to buying footwear and fashion items after finishing work in the afternoon.
18 September 2026
Why exporters are losing their competitive edge
17 September 2026
Bangladesh’s merchandise exports declined by nearly 5 percent in 2025, falling to $47.74 billion compared with the previous year
17 September 2026
Red Sea tensions drive up import costs
14 September 2026
A crude oil tanker of Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC), MT Ninemia, arrived at Chattogram port from Saudi Arabia on Saturday.
14 September 2026
Used EVs: affordable option or battery waste risk?
14 September 2026
Bangladesh’s ban on used and reconditioned electric vehicles (EVs) has sparked debate over whether the country has the infrastructure and regulatory framework needed to manage the batteries that power them.
14 September 2026
Analysis / Used Electric Vehicles: Affordable option or battery waste risk?
13 September 2026
The concern becomes more serious when those batteries reach the end of their useful lives. Bangladesh currently lacks adequate infrastructure and a comprehensive policy framework for the collection, recycling and disposal of used EV batteries
13 September 2026
Business Plus / Their factories are still there. Their jobs are not
12 September 2026
When protests, political programmes or sudden changes shut down a factory, workers are usually among the first to feel the shock
12 September 2026
With advanced features, smart TVs taking over basic sets
8 September 2026
Bigger screens, modern features gain ground despite cautious spending amid high inflation
8 September 2026
Energy crisis forces businesses to cut output, seek alternatives
6 September 2026
Food production lines slow, ceramic kilns go cold, steel mills cut output as drugmakers juggle energy sources to keep plants running
6 September 2026
Agent banking drives rural remittance boom
Bangladesh’s agent banking network is continuing to play a transformative role in the country’s financial system, especially through the channelling of remittances through agent outlets.
14 August 2025
Export target set at $63.5b, eying US tariff advantage
Dhaka aims for $63.5b in exports, capitalising on new US tariff regime
12 August 2025
Towards a stigma-free, sustainable mental healthcare
Inside a modest but modern office in Gulshan, one of Dhaka’s busiest urban enclaves, Zahida Fizza Kabir was speaking with calm demeanour.
11 August 2025
State-run sugar mills post over Tk 500cr in losses for 5th year
Obsolete machinery, low-yield sugarcane cause staggering losses in state mills
10 August 2025
Investment slump deepens
Political uncertainty, high interest rates, energy crisis stall private investment, say experts
10 August 2025
Investment slump deepens
Imports of capital machinery have fallen to multi-year lows, dipping even below Covid-19 levels
10 August 2025
US tariff hike no big blow to non-leather footwear exports
Emerging export item non-leather footwear remains largely unscathed after the US tariff storm, thanks to Bangladesh’s limited exposure to the American market and a stronger competitive position than some peers.
9 August 2025
US reciprocal tariff taking effect tonight
The new 20 percent reciprocal tariff by the United States on Bangladeshi exports to the American market will come into effect tonight, which may open up opportunities for the country’s apparel sector as it adapts to evolving global trade dynamics.
6 August 2025
Exports hit 32-month high in July
The country’s exports rose to $4.77 billion in July, up nearly 25 percent from $3.82 billion a year earlier, according to the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), marking the highest monthly earnings from merchandise shipment since November 2022.
4 August 2025
Bicycle exports rebound after two-year slump
Exports of bicycles see 41 percent jump, signaling post-pandemic market recovery
3 August 2025
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
Breathing room for exporters, but concerns persist
The 20 percent US tariff on Bangladesh's exports offers an opportunity for the country to diversify its export markets, said industry insiders yesterday.
1 August 2025
The end of exemption?
TRIPS waiver end poses dual challenge: legal and technological
1 August 2025
Govt moves to revise essential drug list, price
After nearly a decade-long pause, the health ministry has launched a significant initiative to revise the national list of essential medicines and fix their prices to improve their accessibility and affordability.
31 July 2025
Heavy import reliance leaves pharma industry vulnerable
Despite success, Bangladesh's pharma industry hinges on imported raw materials
28 July 2025
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
Patent waiver till Nov 2026: Local pharmas may miss window for 15 costly drugs
Bangladesh’s pharmaceutical companies risk losing the chance to produce at least 15 costly biologic drugs royalty-free
26 July 2025
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
Processed food exports slow further
Bangladesh’s agricultural product exports increased slightly last fiscal year, although shipments to India fell, apparently due to its recent ban on the entry of goods, including processed foods, garments, fruits, and soft drinks, through all land ports except Bhomra.
21 July 2025
Capital machinery imports fall for third year
Bangladesh’s imports recovered in fiscal year 2024-25 after two years of downturns, but capital machinery imports fell for the third consecutive year, reflecting a low appetite for investment among entrepreneurs.
20 July 2025