Stakeholders鈥� workshop held at BCSIR
A stakeholders鈥� workshop, organised by Institute of Glass and Ceramic Research and Testing, was held at the Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industry Research in Dhaka on Thursday...
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Kamran re-elected MCCI president
Kamran Tanvirur Rahman has been re-elected president of the Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dhaka for 2025...
Taskeen elected DCCI president
Taskeen Ahmed has been elected as president of the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry for the year 2025...
JBCCI demands relaxing financial regulations
The Japan-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Wednesday laid emphasis on relaxing financial regulations to promote ease of doing business for establishing a favourable trade and investment ecosystem...
Law and order, monetary policy, energy supply key concerns: DCCI president
The country鈥檚 businesses are currently facing three major challenges: law and order and security concerns, contractionary monetary policy and associated economic trends, and energy supply disruptions, said Ashraf Ahmed, president of the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry...
Inflation, investment stagnation remain as concerns: Mintoo
Former Federation of Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Abdul Awal Mintoo on Monday cautioned that high inflation was likely to persist, and investments in Bangladesh could stagnate in the coming years...
PMI grows on agri, manufacturing, service sectors
The Bangladesh Purchasing Managers鈥� Index increased by 6.5 points to surpass 60 points in November, indicating economic growth for the second consecutive month after a period of contraction over the previous three months, according to a report.
Economy recovering, but challenges remian: MCCI
Bangladesh鈥檚 economy has been gradually recovering from the recent political instability in the first quarter of the 2024-25 financial year, but, several challenges such as high inflation, reduced export activity, shortfall in revenue collection, diminished job opportunities and sluggish investment climate need to be addressed, said the Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dhaka...
Pvt equity, venture capital can boost small enterprises: DCCI
Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Ashraf Ahmed on Wednesday observed that private equity and venture capital should be popularised in Bangladesh to expand the small enterprises...
Sakhawat for ensuring better working environment in shipbuilding industry
Shipping, labour and employment adviser Brig Gen (retd) M Sakhawat Hussain on Wednesday laid emphasis on ensuring better working environment for the workers engaged in the country鈥檚 shipbuilding industry as he visited Karnaphuli Shipyard in Narayanganj port...
Tech sector gathers in Lisbon in shadow of Trump victory
Leading lights of the tech industry met in Lisbon on Tuesday for the Web Summit, the sector鈥檚 first big event since the US election, with Donald Trump鈥檚 victory...
Adviser urges investors to invest in maritime, offshore industry
Adviser to the Ministry of Shipping Brigadier General (retired) M Sakhawat Hussain on Thursday urged local and foreign investors to invest in the country鈥檚 maritime and...
Chinese co to invest in jhut recycling in Mongla EPZ
A Chinese company, M/s Xingchen Textile Co Ltd, is set to invest $35.03 million to establish a textile industry in the Mongla Export Processing Zone, according to a press release.
MCCI for taking decisive steps to address economic fallout
The Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dhaka has laid emphasis on taking some decisive measures to address economic fallout...
Stakeholders for policy reforms to reduce internet costs
Industry stakeholders on Sunday said that lack of regulatory fairness in Bangladesh鈥檚 internet sector was driving up costs for consumers and widening disparities in service access across the country...
FBCCI seeks information on people creating artificial egg, chicken crises
The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry has sought information from traders about those creating artificial crisis in the egg and chicken markets.
China industry chief meets Apple boss in Beijing
China鈥檚 industry chief told Apple CEO Tim Cook in Beijing on Wednesday that he hoped the US tech giant would continue to 鈥榙eepen鈥� its presence in the country, an official statement on their meeting showed.
FBCCI calls for market monitoring to control prices of essentials
The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry administrator, Md Hafizur Rahman, called on district chambers to take proactive measures to manage commodity prices and ensure a steady supply of daily necessities on Sunday.
FBCCI chief urges business community to make logical profit
The administrator of Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Md Hafizur Rahman, on Thursday urged the business community to make logical profit for keeping stable the country鈥檚 commodity market.
Businesses urge for improved business climate
Business leaders on Saturday sought better business climate in the country and said that issues like law and order situation, rising interest rates and other macroeconomic challenges must be addressed as these factors have impacted the economy negatively...
EBFCI keen to invest in pharma, agri sectors
Bangladeshi expatriate businesses living in Europe have expressed their keen interest to invest in the country鈥檚 pharmaceuticals, healthcare, agriculture, processed food, education, technology, services sector and human resources development...
Low labour costs, duty-free access key drivers: US report
Bangladesh, the second-largest apparel exporter globally, has enhanced its competitiveness in garment manufacturing, particularly in bulk orders of basic apparel, due to low labour costs, affordable inputs, and duty-free access to key markets beyond the United States, positioning it as a vital player in the global fashion industry, according to a latest report...
Kashem elected Southeast Bank chairman
MA Kashem has been elected chairman of Southeast Bank PLC鈥檚 board of directors, said a press release...
Policy rate hike for long to hit pvt sector investment: DCCI
Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Ashraf Ahmed on Saturday said that the policy of higher interest rates and tighter liquidity management adopted by the government to control inflation should be reversed after December, otherwise private sector investments would decline, hindering new job creation...
Sakhawat seeks WB investment in jute, shipbuilding sectors
Shipping, jute and textiles adviser Brigadier General (retired) M Sakhawat Hussain on Wednesday called upon the World Bank to invest in Bangladesh鈥檚 jute and textiles sectors and shipbuilding industry...
RMG owners accept most demands of workers
In the face of continued workers鈥� protests, garment industry owners on Tuesday agreed to meet almost all their demands, including an increase in attendance bonuses, and...
Reviving publishing industry
THE printing and publishing industry despite its essential role in cultural preservation and economic development has for long been neglected. The sector, crucial for passing down history and knowledge to next generations, has remained in the shadows as other industries have progressed. Now is the time for the industry to be recognised...
Asian tourism fair begins tomorrow
The 11th Asian Tourism Fair 2024 will kick off in Dhaka on Thursday to boost the tourism industry in Bangladesh...
Hafizur takes charge as FBCCI administrator
Bangladesh Competition Commission member Md Hafizur Rahman formally took charge on Thursday as administrator of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry...
FBCCI president Mahbubul Alam resigns
The president of the Federation of Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI), Mahbubul Alam, has resigned.