Jagaran Chakma

Jagaran Chakma is a Staff Reporter of The Daily Star

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.

1d ago

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.

1d ago

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.

1w ago

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.

2w ago

Mango Moment: A sweet deal for Bangladesh

Bangladesh's delicious mangoes: untapped economic potential, requiring a national strategy

1m ago

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

1m ago

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.

1m ago

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

1m ago
July 13, 2025
July 13, 2025

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.

July 13, 2025
July 13, 2025

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.

July 6, 2025
July 6, 2025

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.

June 29, 2025
June 29, 2025

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.

June 14, 2025
June 14, 2025

Mango Moment: A sweet deal for Bangladesh

Bangladesh's delicious mangoes: untapped economic potential, requiring a national strategy

June 13, 2025
June 13, 2025

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.

June 13, 2025
June 13, 2025

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

June 12, 2025
June 12, 2025

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

May 25, 2025
May 25, 2025

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.

May 18, 2025
May 18, 2025

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