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Monday, 31 March, 2025

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Sweet corn cultivation expands with strong market demand

Sweet corn cultivation in Bangladesh is emerging as a lucrative alternative for farmers seeking higher profits, shorter harvest cycles, and a reliable market. The success of farmers like Sohel Rana in Ranisankail illustrates the potential of this crop to revolutionise local agriculture. Unlike...

Trump says Musk should not receive war plans due to business interests

President Donald Trump stated on Friday that his adviser Elon Musk should not have access to U.S. war plans due to his business interests, marking a rare acknowledgment that Musks role in the administration will have restrictions. Trump made the remarks during an Oval Office meeting about the...

Business risks in political and social instability: JETRO Report

Japanese companies operating in Bangladesh have highlighted political and social instability as the primary threat to the business environment. Additionally, unclear government policies, shortages in electrical infrastructure, ambiguity and complexity in laws, and bureaucratic red tape are also...

LDC Graduation debate: Business and trade face growing challenges

Bangladesh is set to graduate from the list of Least Developed Countries (LDCs) on November 24, 2026! After that, a grace period of three more years will be available. However, experts suggest that due to the countrys political instability, economic vulnerability, high inflation, and global...

Businesspeople struggle as fear persists

The countrys business sector has found no relief, even eight months after the fall of the previous fascist government. Businesspeople continue to face harassment and government service sectors remain unchanged. Consequently, many industries have shut down, leaving numerous business owners in a...

Businessmen are in a deep crisis

The countrys businessmen are now helpless as they struggle with high interest rates on bank loans, dollar shortages, energy crises, security concerns, cases, attacks, and many more problems. Industrialists have become perplexed as they are not getting any assistance in this situation. Having...

Businesspeople: The pioneers of development

The countrys economy is now in complete disarray. In the past 35 years, the country has never faced a crisis of this magnitude. Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed, the governments honest and honorable economic adviser, openly acknowledged that even Sri Lankas economic situation, which led to its bankruptcy three...

Businessman shot at Dhaka’s Mirpur

A businessman and her sister were shot and injured by some miscreants in front of their Pallabi residence in the capitals Mirpur early Saturday. The injured were identified as Md Jasim Uddin, 44, a TV showroom businessman and his sister Shahinur Begum. According to Mohammad Amir Hossain, a...

Businessman Abduction: DB Harun’s syndicate chief Abu Sadeq arrested

Abu Sadeq, the Managing Director of SS Group and the head of former DB chief Harun Or Rashids syndicate, has been arrested for his involvement in the abduction of a businessman and an attempted extortion of Tk 6 crore at the DB office. Sub-Inspector Abdul Kader of Ramna Police Station,...

The politics of ‘Radha Chakra’ and its terrible consequences!

Lets start with a story of a helpless businessman. He is 73 and has been engaged in business for 50 years. He used to run a big garments factory in Narayanganj. However, in the period of Covid-19, he suffered a loss of Tk 35 crore, which was followed by a series of crises. At first he was engaged...

Youth can change world: Prof Yunus

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Saturday said that young people can change the world as they have immense potential to do everything. We can change the whole world just for years...with the people who are sitting here in this room. This is a very easy task, he said while speaking at...

Business in trouble, trade thriving

Two days ago, I met a businessman friend at a social event. He was accompanied by several other businessmen. The friend owns several garment and textile factories. The others are also of the same level. In conversation, I asked how the businessmen were doing? How was business going? One of them...

Businessmen to raise movement if VAT is not withdrawn

Traders in the agro-processing sector have called for the withdrawal of the increased VAT and customs duties on processed food products. Traders in this sector have warned of taking to the streets with movement if initiatives are not taken to withdraw VAT and taxes within 7 days. At the same time,...

Research is vital for a country’s progress – DU VC Niaz Khan at UIU symposium

The importance of research in academic growth and national development was at the forefront of discussions at the 2nd Undergraduate Research Symposium (URS) 2024, organized by the School of Business and Economics (SoBE) at United International University (UIU). The award ceremony, held on Monday,...

Businessmen backed against the wall

Resentment among businessmen is mounting as they feel increasingly cornered by the challenges facing the economy. With no clear guidance to revive trade and business, many have turned to Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H. Mansur, presenting a nine-point set of demands aimed at easing their burden....

Business owners push to close businesses due to rising costs

Business owners are dealing with the burden of higher operating costs. High inflation and reduced purchasing power have caused a decline in the sales of goods and services, creating conflicting challenges for them. As a result, they are not inclined to make new investments. Instead, they are...

A political government needed to overcome the economic crisis

The countrys business environment has become increasingly inhospitable, with the economy teetering on the brink of stagnation and crisis. Industrial capacity is dwindling, the devaluation of the taka against the dollar has disrupted raw material imports, and worker discontent is mounting as...

Pakistani business delegation to visit Bangladesh

Commerce ministry source said a 24-member delegation from the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industries (FPCCI) will visit Dhaka from 10 to 15 January. During the visit, the delegation will meet chief adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus and commerce adviser Sk Bashir Uddin, the Pakistan...

Chinese company Geely Auto’s sales exceed 2.17 million units in 2024

Geely Auto has announced a record-breaking 2024 sales of 2.17 million units, marking a 32% year-on-year growth. Its international business saw a significant leap, with exports reaching 403,923 unitsup 53% from the previous year. The company authority claimed this huge sales on Monday in a press...