Jagaran Chakma

Jagaran Chakma is a Staff Reporter of The Daily Star

Tariff hurdles stall Bangladesh’s export growth in Malaysia

Despite strong diplomatic and economic ties, Bangladeshi exporters continue to face steep tariff and non-tariff barriers in the Malaysian market, constraining trade growth and widening the bilateral imbalance.

1d ago

Pran eyes $2 million orders from Malaysia’s halal expo

Pran, one of Bangladesh’s leading food processors and exporters, is eyeing up to $2 million in orders from global buyers at the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2025, currently underway in Kuala Lumpur.

3d ago

Reserves rise, but at what cost

The data tells a story of short-term relief but long-term vulnerability

1w ago

Meghna enters heavy vehicle tyre production after Gazi falls

Meghna Innova expands production of truck and bus tyres to curb imports

1w ago

Property sales slump. High interest rates, uncertainty are to blame

Monthly apartment sales drop to 400 from nearly 1,000 three years ago

1w ago

Smart logistics: the backbone of Bangladesh’s post-LDC competitiveness

Tariffs are set to rise, global compliance standards are tightening, and supply chains are becoming more digitised and diversified.

1w ago

Matarbari: The island where Bangladesh is building its economic future

The deep-sea port project in Matarbari promises to transform regional trade

3w ago

AC demand cools off amid rain, mild temperatures

Air conditioner (AC) sales slumped this summer, as milder temperatures compared to previous years and frequent rains meant fewer households felt the need to invest in cooling appliances.

3w ago
September 21, 2025
September 21, 2025

Tariff hurdles stall Bangladesh’s export growth in Malaysia

Despite strong diplomatic and economic ties, Bangladeshi exporters continue to face steep tariff and non-tariff barriers in the Malaysian market, constraining trade growth and widening the bilateral imbalance.

September 19, 2025
September 19, 2025

Pran eyes $2 million orders from Malaysia’s halal expo

Pran, one of Bangladesh’s leading food processors and exporters, is eyeing up to $2 million in orders from global buyers at the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2025, currently underway in Kuala Lumpur.

September 14, 2025
September 14, 2025

Reserves rise, but at what cost

The data tells a story of short-term relief but long-term vulnerability

September 14, 2025
September 14, 2025

Meghna enters heavy vehicle tyre production after Gazi falls

Meghna Innova expands production of truck and bus tyres to curb imports

September 12, 2025
September 12, 2025

Property sales slump. High interest rates, uncertainty are to blame

Monthly apartment sales drop to 400 from nearly 1,000 three years ago

September 9, 2025
September 9, 2025

Smart logistics: the backbone of Bangladesh’s post-LDC competitiveness

Tariffs are set to rise, global compliance standards are tightening, and supply chains are becoming more digitised and diversified.

August 30, 2025
August 30, 2025

Matarbari: The island where Bangladesh is building its economic future

The deep-sea port project in Matarbari promises to transform regional trade

August 29, 2025
August 29, 2025

AC demand cools off amid rain, mild temperatures

Air conditioner (AC) sales slumped this summer, as milder temperatures compared to previous years and frequent rains meant fewer households felt the need to invest in cooling appliances.

August 22, 2025
August 22, 2025

FDI rose 20% in FY25

Bangladesh saw a rebound in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the fiscal year (FY) 2024-25, with net inflows reaching $1.71 billion.

August 21, 2025
August 21, 2025

FDI rose 20% in FY25

Bangladesh saw a rebound in FDI in the fiscal year 2024-25, with net inflows reaching $1.71 billion