Graft was biggest hurdle in drawing FDI over last 15yrs
Says Ashik Chowdhury, head of government’s key investment promotion agencies BIDA, BEZA
2d ago
Map out economic priorities
The head of DCCI has urged the government to map out its economic priorities once the committee to prepare a white paper on the economy, and other task forces on various reform agendas finish their jobs.
6d ago
Bida’s one-stop service plagued by non-stop negligence
Services rendered by government agencies through a single-window platform to facilitate business remain marred by unscrupulous activities, despite expectations of improvement among entrepreneurs under the interim government.
1w ago
I have learnt to respect workers: Kihak Sung
Kihak Sung, chairman of Youngone Corporation and a pioneer in Bangladesh’s readymade garments (RMG) and textile sectors, has been instrumental in the country’s rise as a major global exporter.
1w ago
Rate hike further dampens investment mood
In an effort to curb stubbornly high inflation, the central bank’s latest interest rate hike has sparked concerns among the business community as they argue that the increased cost of borrowing will strain their existing ventures and dampen future expansion plans.
2w ago
Wheels of change: Bangladesh’s journey to self-sufficiency in motorcycle manufacture
It was once beyond anyone’s wildest imagination that Bangladesh would become a motorcycle manufacturing hub. Only seven years ago, the country relied on imports to meet 95 percent of its demand for motorbikes.
2w ago
Demand for luxury apartments near nil
Luxury apartment sales have dwindled to almost nil ever since the recent political changeover as people have become cautious about spending amid the ensuing economic uncertainty, according to industry insiders.
3w ago
Holidaymakers throng beach towns amid Durga Puja festival
The recent rise in travellers comes as a relief for the tourism industry in Cox's Bazar, Kuakata and Sylhet as these regions were suffering from low turnout in July, August and September this year.
3w ago
November 4, 2024
Graft was biggest hurdle in drawing FDI over last 15yrs
Says Ashik Chowdhury, head of government’s key investment promotion agencies BIDA, BEZA
October 31, 2024
Map out economic priorities
The head of DCCI has urged the government to map out its economic priorities once the committee to prepare a white paper on the economy, and other task forces on various reform agendas finish their jobs.
October 27, 2024
I have learnt to respect workers: Kihak Sung
Kihak Sung, chairman of Youngone Corporation and a pioneer in Bangladesh’s readymade garments (RMG) and textile sectors, has been instrumental in the country’s rise as a major global exporter.
October 27, 2024
Bida’s one-stop service plagued by non-stop negligence
Services rendered by government agencies through a single-window platform to facilitate business remain marred by unscrupulous activities, despite expectations of improvement among entrepreneurs under the interim government.
October 23, 2024
Rate hike further dampens investment mood
In an effort to curb stubbornly high inflation, the central bank’s latest interest rate hike has sparked concerns among the business community as they argue that the increased cost of borrowing will strain their existing ventures and dampen future expansion plans.
October 19, 2024
Wheels of change: Bangladesh’s journey to self-sufficiency in motorcycle manufacture
It was once beyond anyone’s wildest imagination that Bangladesh would become a motorcycle manufacturing hub. Only seven years ago, the country relied on imports to meet 95 percent of its demand for motorbikes.
October 14, 2024
Demand for luxury apartments near nil
Luxury apartment sales have dwindled to almost nil ever since the recent political changeover as people have become cautious about spending amid the ensuing economic uncertainty, according to industry insiders.
October 10, 2024
Holidaymakers throng beach towns amid Durga Puja festival
The recent rise in travellers comes as a relief for the tourism industry in Cox's Bazar, Kuakata and Sylhet as these regions were suffering from low turnout in July, August and September this year.
October 4, 2024
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.
October 2, 2024
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.
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