Industries

Industries

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.

5h ago

Reform companies act to meet global standards: experts

They made the call at a DCCI workshop

11h ago

Bangladesh Submarine Cable Company crosses 4 Tbps bandwidth supply milestone

Previously, on April 28 this year, BSCPLC had crossed the 3 Tbps mark

12h ago

Business Plus / The end of exemption?

TRIPS waiver end poses dual challenge: legal and technological

1d ago

Private credit growth target lowered amid low appetite

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has lowered the target for private sector credit growth in its latest monetary policy, citing a lack of appetite arising from political uncertainties.

2d ago

Singer begins first export from BSEZ

The first shipment was sent to Beko’s washing machine factory in Romania’s Ulmi

2d ago

Tightened monetary policy undermines trade, investment growth: DCCI

The central bank should adopt a more supportive stance, the chamber says

2d ago

Kafco clears Tk 950 crore dues to gas distributor

The amount had been mounting since August 2023 when the previous contract expired

3d ago

Dhaka stocks bounce back

The DSEX rose 53.73 points after falling for three days

3d ago

How fair are Trump’s reciprocal tariffs?

Trump's unilateral tariffs: Undermining global trade rules for 'America First'

3d ago

Govt directs removal of internet shutdown provision from telecom law

The directive also calls for the country’s surveillance system to be brought in line with international standards

3d ago

Robi’s profit doubles in Apr–Jun

The telecom operator made Tk 257 crore profit in three months

5d ago

Private sector losing edge for lack of uninterrupted quality energy: DCCI

Dhaka Chamber, Sanem jointly organise discussion on industrial sector’s energy efficiency

5d ago

Chinese businesses keen to invest in Bangladesh: Ashik Chowdhury

Bangladesh delegation met over 100 potential investors during its visit to 2 Chinese cities last week

6d ago

Unilever Consumer Care posts Tk 24cr profit in Q2

The credit goes to increased operating efficiency and higher finance income

6d ago

Singer Bangladesh incurs Tk 31 crore loss in Q2

High production costs plunge Singer Bangladesh into second quarter loss

6d ago

Even 5% US tariff is too much for apparel: CPD

The impact will be especially severe for small and medium-sized enterprises

1w ago

US, Bangladesh to hold next tariff talks on July 29

If held in person, the team led by commerce adviser will leave for the USA on July 27

1w ago