Jagaran Chakma

Pharma exports hit record high in Nov

Pharmaceutical exports from Bangladesh notched record growth in November this year as local drug makers secured new markets and larger orders, according to industry people.

6d ago

Signs of trend reversal as imports continue to rebound

Despite capital machinery imports decreasing sharply, the resurgence in Bangladesh’s overall imports continued for a third straight month in October due to increased production in industries, especially export-oriented sectors, signalling that there may be some light at the end of the tunnel.

1w ago

High registration cost, taxes slow Bangladesh’s shift to cleaner EVs

Despite the country’s efforts to reduce pollution and transition to cleaner cars, electric vehicle (EV) sales are yet to pick up due to multiple factors, including taxes and high registration costs, which sellers describe as “impractical”.

1w ago

Dhaka’s 5-star hotels facing a dearth of guests

Most of Dhaka’s five-star hotels are not faring well for a dearth of guests, as political uncertainties and security concerns following the August 5 student movement are putting off most events and travel plans.

1w ago

Buoyancy in exports continues

Bangladesh’s exports rose for a fourth straight month in November as goods that had been stuck for the past three months were finally shipped.

2w ago

No respite for steelmakers as sales depressed since July

The price of mild steel (MS) rods has continued to fall due to low demand for construction materials, especially as public consumption has declined to virtually zero since the political changeover on August 5.

2w ago

MGI’s $700m investment in Cumilla EZ stuck in energy crisis

Three production units owned by Meghna Group of Industries (MGI) have been sitting idle inside the Cumilla Economic Zone despite two years having passed since construction works were completed due to a lack of gas and power connections

3w ago

24 factories of Beximco shut amid liquidity crunch

The group's inability to open new LCs has forced its factories to halt production

1m ago
December 13, 2024
December 13, 2024

Pharma exports hit record high in Nov

Pharmaceutical exports from Bangladesh notched record growth in November this year as local drug makers secured new markets and larger orders, according to industry people.

December 11, 2024
December 11, 2024

High registration cost, taxes slow Bangladesh’s shift to cleaner EVs

Despite the country’s efforts to reduce pollution and transition to cleaner cars, electric vehicle (EV) sales are yet to pick up due to multiple factors, including taxes and high registration costs, which sellers describe as “impractical”.

December 11, 2024
December 11, 2024

Signs of trend reversal as imports continue to rebound

Despite capital machinery imports decreasing sharply, the resurgence in Bangladesh’s overall imports continued for a third straight month in October due to increased production in industries, especially export-oriented sectors, signalling that there may be some light at the end of the tunnel.

December 9, 2024
December 9, 2024

Dhaka’s 5-star hotels facing a dearth of guests

Most of Dhaka’s five-star hotels are not faring well for a dearth of guests, as political uncertainties and security concerns following the August 5 student movement are putting off most events and travel plans.

December 5, 2024
December 5, 2024

No respite for steelmakers as sales depressed since July

The price of mild steel (MS) rods has continued to fall due to low demand for construction materials, especially as public consumption has declined to virtually zero since the political changeover on August 5.

December 5, 2024
December 5, 2024

Buoyancy in exports continues

Bangladesh’s exports rose for a fourth straight month in November as goods that had been stuck for the past three months were finally shipped.

November 25, 2024
November 25, 2024

MGI’s $700m investment in Cumilla EZ stuck in energy crisis

Three production units owned by Meghna Group of Industries (MGI) have been sitting idle inside the Cumilla Economic Zone despite two years having passed since construction works were completed due to a lack of gas and power connections

November 19, 2024
November 19, 2024

24 factories of Beximco shut amid liquidity crunch

The group's inability to open new LCs has forced its factories to halt production

November 18, 2024
November 18, 2024

Leather footwear exports hit 5-year high in Jul-Oct

Bangladesh is sending more leather footwear to foreign markets like the United States, Japan and the European Union as the country’s footwear exports during the July-October period of the current fiscal year surged to a five-year high.

November 13, 2024
November 13, 2024

Steelmakers face capital shortage as sales nosedive

Steelmakers in Bangladesh are facing a severe working capital shortage due to the sharp rise in the US dollar exchange rate and a slowdown in sales, according to industry insiders.