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.
1d 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.
3d 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
April 11, 2018
Brighter days await ceramics
The spiralling growth of the ceramics industry is encouraging entrepreneurs to invest more in the sector, experts said.
April 10, 2018
60 metres of metro rail to be visible this month
A partial structure of the highly anticipated metro rail system for Dhaka city is set to become visible this month with the erection of two viaducts at Dia Bari in Uttara, the starting point for the system.
April 9, 2018
Indian Foreign Secy in Dhaka: Dhaka, Delhi to sign two deals
Two deals, involving Tk 50 crore, will be signed between Bangladesh and India today during the two-day visit of Indian Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale.
April 4, 2018
Inflation falls to 5.68pc in March
Inflation came down slightly to 5.68 percent in March riding on a decline in food prices, according to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS).
March 29, 2018
Unused foreign fund rises 12pc to $40.24b
Unused foreign assistance in the pipeline rose over 12 percent to $40.24 billion in the last eight months to February.
March 26, 2018
Land acquired for Indian economic zones
The Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (Beza) has completed the acquisition of 1,106 acres of land for three special economic zones exclusively for Indian investors.
March 21, 2018
BGMEA to get 500 acres in Mirsharai economic zone
The government has decided to provide the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) 500 acres of land inside a special economic zone located in Mirersharai of Chittagong in a bid to boost apparel exports in the years to come.
March 19, 2018
Plastic industry shows promise as demand rises
The plastic industry has been growing at about 20 percent a year on the back of spiralling demand from domestic and export markets.
March 15, 2018
Chinese money starts to flow in
China has released $174.11 million, the first of its disbursements for the 27 projects it committed to bankroll for
March 13, 2018
Two projects dropped from Indian credit
The government has dropped two projects from the Indian line of credit list and instead will use its own funds to
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