25th anniversary special part-2

25th anniversary special part-2

Silver jubilee special / Window of opportunity for the pharma industry

Bangladesh is aiming to develop 30 world-class drug makers in the next decade in order to establish a strong foothold in the global

9y ago

RMG sector towards a thriving future

Before you start some work, always ask yourself three questions—why am I doing it, what the results might be and will I be successful? Only when you think deeply and find satisfactory answers to these questions, go ahead.” – Chanakya, ancient Indian teacher, philosopher, economist, jurist and royal advisor (350 BCE - 275 BCE)

9y ago

Big business ahead for garments sector

Owing to the political calm and the strong economic rebound in the Western world, prospects for the garments business are better than ever. Since Bangladesh is the second largest garment exporting nation in the world, there are opportunities for growth here too.

9y ago

Planned urbanisation and environment

The three-decade old real estate sector has predominantly been a business composed of private entrepreneurs catering to the needs of the urban upper middle class, not concerning itself with the low income groups. Public sector initiatives have been limited to the development of some townships and residential colonies mostly concentrated in the capital. As a result, equitable housing opportunities remain a far cry for most urban-dwellers.

9y ago

Silver jubilee special / Tourism in Bangladesh, backpacking is the missing link

The Isan region of north-eastern Thailand is famous for insects as part of its regional cuisine. According to locals, the tradition of

9y ago

A shot in the arm for real estate

A fter enjoying a boom period, called the 'golden period' by some experts, from 1996 till 2010, the real estate sector has almost come to a standstill at the moment. The construction boom saw new industrial buildings, corporate offices, housing units (apartments), and other types of infrastructure. The

9y ago

Real estate development

Real estate development is a business activity concerned with land and construction that provides value-adding services by developing residential, commercial, institutional, industrial and integrated projects and related infrastructure. The concept of real estate in Bangladesh emerged after liberation. Over time, real estate has become a subject of keen interest for the general public, businessmen and other stakeholders. The real estate and housing sector

9y ago

Silver jubilee special / The beauty within

Outside of Bangladesh, very little is known about the wonders its holds. The most popular place in Bangladesh amongst outsiders is

9y ago

A comeback on the horizon for real estate?

Riding on relative political stability and price corrections, Bangladesh's real estate sector may make a comeback this year after three years of bad luck. Since 2012, the once-burgeoning real estate sector has been in difficult times due to the intermittent political instability, squeezing of bank loans, a bearish stock

9y ago

The beauty within

Outside of Bangladesh, very little is known about the wonders its holds. The most popular place in Bangladesh amongst outsiders is

9y ago

Real estate development

Real estate development is a business activity concerned with land and construction that provides value-adding services by developing residential, commercial, institutional, industrial and integrated projects and related infrastructure. The concept of real estate in Bangladesh emerged after liberation. Over time, real estate has become a subject of keen interest for the general public, businessmen and other stakeholders. The real estate and housing sector

9y ago

A shot in the arm for real estate

A fter enjoying a boom period, called the 'golden period' by some experts, from 1996 till 2010, the real estate sector has almost come to a standstill at the moment. The construction boom saw new industrial buildings, corporate offices, housing units (apartments), and other types of infrastructure. The

9y ago

Tourism in Bangladesh, backpacking is the missing link

The Isan region of north-eastern Thailand is famous for insects as part of its regional cuisine. According to locals, the tradition of

9y ago

Planned urbanisation and environment

The three-decade old real estate sector has predominantly been a business composed of private entrepreneurs catering to the needs of the urban upper middle class, not concerning itself with the low income groups. Public sector initiatives have been limited to the development of some townships and residential colonies mostly concentrated in the capital. As a result, equitable housing opportunities remain a far cry for most urban-dwellers.

9y ago

Big business ahead for garments sector

Owing to the political calm and the strong economic rebound in the Western world, prospects for the garments business are better than ever. Since Bangladesh is the second largest garment exporting nation in the world, there are opportunities for growth here too.

9y ago

RMG sector towards a thriving future

Before you start some work, always ask yourself three questions—why am I doing it, what the results might be and will I be successful? Only when you think deeply and find satisfactory answers to these questions, go ahead.” – Chanakya, ancient Indian teacher, philosopher, economist, jurist and royal advisor (350 BCE - 275 BCE)

9y ago

Editor's Note

This issue is the second instalment of our silver jubilee special supplement, titled Strengthening Pillars of Economy. The instalment contains articles under the sub-sections: Challenges and Responses; Real Estate and Export; and Tourism.

9y ago

Window of opportunity for the pharma industry

Bangladesh is aiming to develop 30 world-class drug makers in the next decade in order to establish a strong foothold in the global

9y ago