Bangladesh's shipbuilding sector caught between hope and uncertainty

Bangladesh, July 13 -- Shipbuilding's Rocky Comeback Boom to bust: A stunning $40.44 million debut in 2008 gave way to an 88 percent crash, then a further 1,202 percent plunge within four years Pand... Read More

Bangladesh's leather sector eyes fresh 'hope' even as Savar's old troubles persist

Bangladesh, July 6 -- Exporters and market analysts have found reason for optimism in the latest leather export figures, even as old problems at the Savar Tannery Industrial Estate remain unresolved. ... Read More

Bangladesh pedals back towards export growth as e-bike demand gathers speed

Dhaka, June 29 -- For two years, Bangladesh's bicycle industry seemed to be losing momentum as overseas orders dried up and export earnings tumbled. Now, a global shift towards electric bicycles is g... Read More

China exports surge towards $1bn as Bangladesh eyes tripling trade after Tarique's visit

Dhaka, June 19 -- Shifting Sails: Navigating a Giant The billion milestone: Driven by full duty-free access, exports to China surged 16 percent to $742.5 million, putting a historic $1 billion mark w... Read More

April sees highest import in 3.5 years, analysts see hope

Dhaka, June 16 -- Bangladeshi businesses and entrepreneurs have imported goods worth $7.07 billion in April, marking a 21.4 percent rise year-on-year and the highest monthly total in three and a half ... Read More

How will Bangladesh raise investment from 28% to 40% for a trillion-dollar economy by 2034?

Dhaka, June 15 -- Trillion-Dollar Tug-of-War Grand vision: The new government aims to double the economy to $1 trillion by 2034, fueled by a massive Tk 9.38 trillion budget Investment gap: Hitting t... Read More

Experts warn 'deficits' inherited from interim period continue to weigh on economy

Dhaka, June 10 -- Fiscal Faultlines: Economy Health Check Inherited "deficits": The new government faces an immediate, severe fiscal gap due to deep-seated structural issues from the interim era Rem... Read More

Despite years of intervention, inflation continues to test Bangladesh households and policymakers alike

Dhaka, June 8 -- Inflation Ledger: The Price Pressure Cooker Stubborn record: May saw prices surge by 9.42 percent, marking a sharp 16-month high despite ongoing tightening. Fueling the fire: Impend... Read More

How will the economy gain pace amid the current investment drought?

Dhaka, June 6 -- The new BNP government, which came to power in the 13th parliamentary election after an eventful one and a half years under the interim government, will present its budget for the new... Read More

Bangladesh medicine exports eye first-ever $250mn mark as earnings climb

Dhaka, June 2 -- Growth Formula: The Billion-Dollar Prescription From labs to exports: The sector has evolved from a basic manufacturing base into a powerhouse for low-cost generic medicines Global ... Read More

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