bangladesh steel industry

Millers bring down steel production as demand falls

The country’s steel production fell significantly in September compared to the previous year as the industry reeled from a damaging slump in demand and subsequent price reduction.

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.

'Steel industry now a risky place for fresh investments'

Chowdhury also said it is really difficult to predict when the demand for steel will rise once again as no one knows when the ongoing economic crisis will let up.

Steel consumption to increase 25% by 2027: study

Steel consumption in Bangladesh is projected to rise by 25 percent to around 1.06 crore tonnes in 2027 from 85 lakh tonnes in 2024 thanks to growing infrastructure development projects and individual consumption, according to Bigmint.

Steel sector's operational costs jump 65%

Operational costs of the country’s steel sector have increased by 65 percent over the past year, posing a threat to the loan repayment capability of manufacturers, according to Bangladesh Steel Manufacturers Association (BSMA).

October 16, 2024
October 16, 2024

Millers bring down steel production as demand falls

The country’s steel production fell significantly in September compared to the previous year as the industry reeled from a damaging slump in demand and subsequent price reduction.

October 2, 2024
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.

June 2, 2024
June 2, 2024

'Steel industry now a risky place for fresh investments'

Chowdhury also said it is really difficult to predict when the demand for steel will rise once again as no one knows when the ongoing economic crisis will let up.

May 15, 2024
May 15, 2024

Steel consumption to increase 25% by 2027: study

Steel consumption in Bangladesh is projected to rise by 25 percent to around 1.06 crore tonnes in 2027 from 85 lakh tonnes in 2024 thanks to growing infrastructure development projects and individual consumption, according to Bigmint.

March 20, 2024
March 20, 2024

Steel sector's operational costs jump 65%

Operational costs of the country’s steel sector have increased by 65 percent over the past year, posing a threat to the loan repayment capability of manufacturers, according to Bangladesh Steel Manufacturers Association (BSMA).