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Thursday, 10 July, 2025

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Govt opens strong policy to boost investment, national savings

The Government of Bangladesh has introduced a comprehensive policy package aimed at stimulating investment and strengthening national savings. The move is part of a broader strategy to ensure a high-growth, sustainable, and self-reliant economy, particularly as the country transitions beyond its...

This is nothing short of a cruel joke on investors

Calling for industrial investment while preserving the very causes of economic decay is no less than a mockery. Bangladeshs economy is faltering under the weight of structural neglect, with factories closing, unemployment rising, and investor confidence at an all-time low. Yet, officials continue...

Deshbandhu Group secures major foreign investment, begins loan restructuring

Deshbandhu Group, one of Bangladeshs leading industrial conglomerates, is set to receive a significant foreign direct investment (FDI) aimed at revitalizing its financial structure and strengthening the national economy. The initiative marks a major advancement in the countrys industrial and...

Nepal to export buffalo meat to China as part of Rs27 billion project

Nepal is set to begin exporting buffalo meat to China by June 2026, marking a major development in the countrys meat industry, with a target of 5,000 tonnes daily. The project, worth Rs27 billion, includes significant Chinese investment aimed at both meat processing and animal rearing,...

Saudi Arabia’s PIF joins FIFA as official partner for 2025 Club World Cup in US

Saudi Arabias Public Investment Fund (PIF) has been announced as an official partner of the upcoming 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, just a week before the tournament kicks off in the United States. This partnership underscores the Kingdoms growing influence in global sports and forms part of its...

Proposed budget not investment-friendly, may hinder new investments

The proposed national budget is not positive for industry and investment, said Mahmud Hasan Khan Babu, panel leader of the victorious Forum in the BGMEA election. He pointed out that the allocation for the energy sector has been reduced, which will make it difficult for existing factories to...

It misses mark on inflation, investment

The economy is moving towards reforms, which has led to reduced tax collection due to declining investment and GDP. A large portion of our deficit budget Tk 1.22 lakh crore is being spent on interest payments. A 3.6% budget deficit is acceptable. The extent to which the general public will be...

FICCI welcomes tax reliefs, raises alarm on new burdens in budget

The Foreign Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has issued a mixed response to Bangladeshs proposed national budget for the upcoming fiscal year. While commending the governments commitment to easing tax burdens in specific sectors and fostering a predictable tax system, FICCI has...

It’s deeply unsettling that no economic roadmap has been laid out: Debapriya Bhattacharya

Eminent economist Dr. Debapriya Bhattacharya has voiced strong criticism of Bangladeshs interim government, citing its failure to present a clear economic roadmap ahead of the upcoming national budget. Speaking in an interview with a national daily, Dr. Debapriya, a distinguished fellow at the...

Bangladesh-China trade conference on Sunday

A daylong Bangladesh-China Conference on Investment and Trade will be held on Sunday (June 1) at Biniyog Bhaban (Investment Building) in the city as part of efforts to attract foreign investment, reports BSS. Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA) and Bangladesh Investment Development...

Greenland considers Chinese investment amid strained US, EU ties

Greenland is considering opening its mining sector to Chinese investment, as growing tensions with the United States and limited support from the European Union challenge its ability to attract foreign capital. Business and Mineral Resources Minister Naaja Nathanielsen revealed the shift in...

Can Beijing's new trade push redefine China-Bangladesh economic relations?

Is China preparing to deepen its economic footprint in Bangladesh? Thats the key question as Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao gears up for a high-level visit to Dhaka on May 31, aiming to take bilateral trade and investment relations to what both sides describe as a new level. During his...

Business leaders confront an undeclared war

Businessmen and entrepreneurs across Bangladesh are confronting what they describe as an undeclared war against the countrys commercial sector. Reports of harassment, bank account freezes, fabricated legal charges, and extortion have emerged from Dhaka to industrial hubs nationwide, threatening to...

Trump secures $600B Saudi investment, lifts Syria sanctions, approves $142B arms deal

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Tuesday the United States will lift long-standing sanctions on Syria and has secured a $600 billion investment agreement with Saudi Arabia, including a record-breaking $142 billion arms package, reports Reuters. Speaking in Riyadh during a high-profile Gulf...

Japanese investor Nippon falls victim to major fraud in Bangladesh

Japanese company Nippon Air Conditioning Service Company Limited is preparing to withdraw its investment from Bangladesh following a prolonged legal battle stemming from alleged fraud by a local agent and former employee. Its Bangladesh-based subsidiary, NACSBD Dot Limited, was reportedly deceived...

France pledges $168-million investment in W.Sahara claimed by Morocco

The state-run French Development Agency (AFD) will invest $168-million in the largely Moroccan-controlled but disputed territory of Western Sahara, the agencys chief said Saturday. The AFD group will now invest in the southern regions and provide investments and financing, AFD chief executive...

Dhaka-Beijing set to strengthen trade ties with landmark delegation visit: Ambassador Yao

China is set to strengthen its trade and investment relationship with Bangladesh through a landmark visit by its largest-ever business delegation later this month. The high-level group, to be led by Chinese Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao, will include over 100 investors from various sectors eager...

Google invests in nuclear energy with Elementl Power to meet AI’s growing electricity demand

Google has entered a landmark partnership with Elementl Power to develop three advanced nuclear power facilities, signaling a major step in securing carbon-free electricity to meet the surging energy demands of artificial intelligence, reports AP/ UNB. Announced Wednesday, the collaboration will...

Investment freeze as interest hikes, instability shake business confidence

High interest rates and limited access to affordable financing and ongoing political instability are burdening start-ups, small businesses, and large corporations alike, limiting their capacity to invest in infrastructure, modernise technology, or scale up production. This financial pressure...

$70 billion investment threatened by gas crisis

A severe gas supply crisis has suddenly emerged in the textile sector, including ready-made garments, which is the countrys top export-earning sector. As a result, industrialists and exporters have become deeply concerned. The crisis has prompted four industry associations to issue advertisements...

Businesses, experts urge for business-friendly policies in upcoming Budget

In a seminar held on Sunday, businesses and economic experts called on the government to adopt business-friendly policies in the upcoming national budget for 202526. The event, titled Fiscal Issues for National Budget 202526 to Foster Economic and Business Growth, was jointly organized by the...

IBM commits $150 billion to strengthen US tech leadership in quantum, mainframe computing

IBM on Monday unveiled a sweeping $150 billion investment plan to accelerate U.S. leadership in advanced technology, including over $30 billion earmarked for research and development in quantum and mainframe computing, according to a statement. The five-year initiative aims to solidify IBMs...