Tension in the hills hits tourism
Empty hotels, unsold fruits at roadside vendors and idle jeeps at stands -- these are the adverse sights in the south-eastern hill districts of Khagrachhari and Rangamati, two popular tourist destinations in Bangladesh, following the recent deadly violence.
11h ago
Steel sales slump by about 50% as govt projects come to a halt
The demand for steel in Bangladesh has almost halved over the past two months as most construction works have been halted following the recent political changeover, according to industry people.
2d ago
Automobile sales drop amid economic downturn, political jitters
Automobile sales have dropped substantially since July this year amidst the economic downturn and political turmoil, denting any hopes of recovering from last year’s slump, according to market insiders.
1w ago
No progress in upgrading six closed sugar mills as prices soar
The fate of six state-owned sugar mills remains uncertain as there has been no upgrading progress since those were closed three and a half years ago, contributing to soaring prices of the sweetener in the local market.
1w ago
Assembled by Meghna, three brand new KIA SUVs hit the road
Meghna Automobiles, the automotive arm of Meghna Group, began selling three locally assembled sport utility vehicles (SUVs) of South Korean automobile manufacturer KIA recently.
1w ago
Cement demand plummets as public projects lie dormant
Sales of cement nearly halved in the last couple of months as real estate developers shelved construction plans while public projects came screeching to a halt in the face of nationwide unrest and the sudden political changeover.
1w ago
Tyre makers gear up to fill void left by Gazi
Tyre makers in Bangladesh are ramping up production in a bid to expand their market share by catering to a potential supply shortage that may arise from the recent destruction of the Gazi Tyres factory in Rupganj upazila of Narayanganj.
2w ago
Tyre prices soar on rising costs for raw materials
Global hikes in tyre and tube-making raw materials rates and a factory rampage at local key manufacturer Gazi Tyres have caused a shortage and price hikes for the auto item used in lightweight two- and three-wheelers like motorbikes and auto-rickshaws.
2w ago
March 28, 2019
19 firms to invest Tk 650cr in pharma
The pharmaceuticals industry is gearing up to expand as 19 companies have got the go-ahead in the last one year to set up facilities at a combined investment of around Tk 654.82 crore.
March 25, 2019
Sales pick up on economic boom
Sales of commercial vehicles rose 10.65 percent year-on-year to 25,980 units in 2018 fuelled by rising economic activities amid
March 24, 2019
Malaysia a top country for Bangladeshi tourists
Malaysia is witnessing a rapid increase in the number of Bangladeshi tourists while Nepal saw a decline, said officials yesterday.
March 14, 2019
Asian carmakers eye bigger share of Bangladesh market
Bangladesh's growing automobile market, fuelled by consistent economic growth and rising purchasing power, is drawing in automakers from around the globe, especially the Asian ones who seek to dominate the passenger car segment.
March 10, 2019
Tiger Steel making plant at Tk 200cr
Tiger Steel Bangladesh plans to open a new prefabricated steel manufacturing plant in April.
March 5, 2019
Indian carmakers ride on boom of Bangladesh
Indian automobile manufacturers are keen to expand their market share in Bangladesh after posting steady sales growth in the last
March 1, 2019
Fate hangs in balance
The future of a $157.80 million (Tk 1,340 crore) project for developing a technical institute has become uncertain as potential foreign lenders have shown no interest in it.
February 26, 2019
Expat engineers dream big for Bangladesh
Non-resident Bangladeshi (NRB) engineers want to contribute to building a new Bangladesh through the transfer of their experience
February 22, 2019
Mirsarai will be the investment capital
Mirsarai Industrial City, which spans over 30,000 acres in Mirsarai, Feni and Sitakunda, will be the country's future investment capital, said the chief of the Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority.
February 20, 2019
Chinese loans coming at a snail's pace
China has disbursed only $500 million to Bangladesh out of the $22.5 billion it promised during its President Xi Jinping's landmark visit
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