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Inefficiency, poor planning waste 80% of health budget

10 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh’s healthcare system has become capable of meeting the majority of domestic demand, but chronic mismanagement and poor planning are draining nearly four-fifths of the sector’s public spending, according to AM Shamim, general secretary of the Bangladesh Private Hospital, Clinic and Diagnostic Owners Association.
10 February 2026, 00:00 AM
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Akij Resource set to enter electronics retailing

5 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Akij Resource is making its debut in the electronics retail market with a new brand, Orca
5 February 2026, 00:00 AM
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Rod price recovers as demand, scrap costs climb

23 January 2026, 00:00 AM
The price of mild steel (MS) rod has inched up in recent months, supported by seasonal construction demand and a rebound in international scrap steel prices since December.
23 January 2026, 00:00 AM
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Japanese brands take the lead as motorcycle market recovers

16 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Japanese motorcycle brands tightened their grip on Bangladesh’s two-wheeler market in 2025, capturing the bulk of new demand as consumers increasingly favoured reliability, fuel efficiency and long-term value over lower upfront prices.
16 January 2026, 00:00 AM
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Commercial courts introduced to settle business disputes faster

15 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Ordinance sets strict timelines, dedicated benches, and digital management to tackle slow contract enforcement, case backlog and attract foreign investment
15 January 2026, 00:00 AM
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AkijBashir to set new benchmark for safety in cable industry

13 January 2026, 00:27 AM
Its chief operating officer says on Eminence acquisition
13 January 2026, 00:27 AM
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Analysis / Investment climate hinges on post-poll political reset

6 January 2026, 18:00 PM
Investor confidence remained weak, and the effects are expected to linger into 2026.
6 January 2026, 18:00 PM
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Comforters replacing blankets as urban winter favourite

31 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Comforters are not just a passing trend but a long-term change in how urban Bangladesh keeps warm in winter
31 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh export decline

Exports fall for 4th month as US tariff continues to bite

Bangladesh’s merchandise exports have declined for the fourth consecutive month, as the reciprocal tariff measures by the United States and a slump in global demand continue to weigh on the apparel sector, the backbone of the country’s export industry.
4 December 2025, 18:00 PM
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Despite generous incentives, foreign investors sidestep industrial enclaves

Foreign firms pour most of their money into non-industrial areas as industrial zones face gas shortages and unfinished infrastructure
19 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Bangladeshi companies investing abroad

Local companies’ outward investment hits $35m

Bangladeshi companies are investing more money abroad, suggesting that local firms are becoming more confident
17 November 2025, 18:00 PM
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10 firms bid to be govt’s adviser on Nagad sale

The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (Bida) has received applications from 10 firms interested in becoming the government’s transaction adviser for the planned sale of Nagad, the mobile financial service (MFS) provider under the Bangladesh Post Office.
13 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Promises VS Progress of G2G Economic Zones

Snail-paced G2G economic zones show uneven progress

Japanese zone ready, Chinese yet to start physical work, Indian projects scrapped
27 October 2025, 18:00 PM
merging investment agencies in Bangladesh

Govt plans to merge six investment agencies. Will this yield desired benefits?

The government has decided to hire a foreign consulting firm to design the unification, said Bida officials.
27 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh's export to the USA

Exports to US rise 10% in July-Sept. Will it continue?

Apparel makers supplying basic low-cost items optimistic about strong demand in coming months
26 October 2025, 18:00 PM
rise of Bangladesh cap and headwear exports

Cap exports rise as buyers look beyond China, Korea

The goods fetched $364.46 million last fiscal year
14 October 2025, 18:00 PM
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30% of govt vehicles to go electric by 2030

Draft national EV policy sets the ambitious target
12 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Impact of construction slump on Bangladesh steel sector

Construction slump pushes steel industry into deep crisis

Manufacturers say many factories closed while others sell at a loss just to meet loan instalments
1 October 2025, 18:00 PM
New Bangladesh law moves all government purchases online

With new law, all govt purchases must move online now

The government has shifted all public procurement online in a bid to curb corruption and bring greater transparency to spending, ending the decades-old practice of submitting physical tenders.
30 September 2025, 18:00 PM
Ceramics makers battered by real estate slump, credit crunch

Ceramics makers battered by real estate slump, credit crunch

Real estate slump, stalled projects, and liquidity crunch hit ceramic firms
28 September 2025, 18:00 PM
Electric vehicles in Dhaka

EVs becoming a common sight on Dhaka roads

Electric vehicles (EVs), once seen as a novelty for the rich, are gradually becoming a familiar sight on Dhaka streets.
25 September 2025, 18:00 PM
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Tourists cancel Nepal trips amid unrest, leaving operators distressed

'No tourists will be travelling from Bangladesh to Nepal in the next two weeks,' said Taufiq Uddin Ahmed, a former TOAB president
10 September 2025, 18:00 PM
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Tariffs steer US synthetic shoe orders to Bangladesh

Exports reach $523m in FY25 as American buyers look beyond China
8 September 2025, 18:00 PM
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Cable makers hit by construction slowdown

Over the last year, that expectation has been dampened by a large margin, with major players reporting up to a 30 percent demand slump.
8 September 2025, 18:00 PM
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Red tape leaves leather sector a sleeping giant

The country’s leather footwear sector has the raw materials, skilled labour and a strong place in the global supply chain.
7 September 2025, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh rubber imports rise 33 percent FY25

Rubber imports rose 33% last fiscal year

Import reliance grows as domestic rubber supply chain faces disruption
25 August 2025, 18:00 PM
government plan for first free trade zone in bangladesh

Govt keen to finalise free trade zone decision by Dec

The government is showing interest in setting up the country’s first free trade zone (FTZ) in the southern coastal region, aiming to attract more foreign investment and create jobs.
21 August 2025, 18:00 PM
agent banking role in remittance growth

Agent banking drives rural remittance boom

Bangladesh’s agent banking network is continuing to play a transformative role in the country’s financial system, especially through the channelling of remittances through agent outlets.
14 August 2025, 18:00 PM

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