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Reforms have made Bangladesh favourable for global investors: CA
Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus stated that over the past eight months, the governments primary goal has been to simplify investment procedures in Bangladesh. Never before has there been such a favourable environment for foreign investment in the country, he said. He made the remark...
Bangladesh opens 4-day summit to boost direct foreign investment
The Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025 kicked off in Dhaka on Monday marking a milestone event aimed at reinforcing the countrys commitment to economic progress, investment-friendly policies, and sustainable growth. The summit seeks to present a genuine view of Bangladesh to global investors by...
Bangladesh secures commitment of $2.1b in investments, loans & grants from China
Bangladesh has secured a commitment of $2.1 billion in Chinese investments, loans and grants from the Chinese government and its companies during the milestone visit of Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus to China, officials said. Bangladeshi officials and Chinese ambassador in Dhaka Yao Wen...
Factories flattened under unprecedented pressure
With Eid approaching, business owners find themselves under immense financial pressure, struggling to balance wages and bonuses amid declining economic conditions. Factory owners, particularly in the garment industry, are finding it increasingly difficult to manage wage payments for February and...
Iran, Bangladesh discuss ways to expand bilateral trade
Iranian Ambassador to Bangladesh Mansour Chavoshi met Commerce Adviser Sk. Bashir Uddin at the Bangladesh Secretariat today to discuss bilateral trade and investment, reports BSS. The Commerce Adviser emphasized that despite significant potential, trade between the two countries remains below...
Beijing ready to boost investment in Bangladesh, says Ambassador Yao
China is prepared to encourage more companies to increase investment in Bangladesh, particularly in textiles, clean energy, electric vehicles, and digital technology, Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen said on Tuesday. Speaking at a seminar titled National Image of China in Bangladesh in Dhaka, he...
Prof Yunus eyes Trump, Musk for Bangladesh investment
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has expressed the hope that US President Donald Trump might see Bangladesh as a good investment opportunity and trading partner. He said he intended to pitch this to Elon Musk during his visit. Trumps a dealmaker, so I say to him: come, do deals with us, he told...
Bangladesh, Kuwait commit to boost trade, energy and investment ties
Bangladesh and Kuwait on Sunday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening diplomatic, trade and economic ties, with a focus on investment, energy, food security and migrant welfare. Newly appointed Ambassador of Kuwait to Bangladesh Ali Tunyan Abdul Wahab Hamadah met Chief Adviser Prof...
If the economy fails, democracy will fail
Economy and democracy are two sides of the same coin, like a railway track needing two parallel lines to function. A country cannot run effectively without a proper balance between its political and economic systems. When one falters, the other suffers. A fragile political system destabilizes the...
Thailand ramps up chip investment push as Trump’s trade war with China escalates
Thailand is fast-tracking a strategic plan for its semiconductor sector, aiming to complete an initial draft within 90 days as it seeks to attract fresh investment amid U.S. President Donald Trumps renewed trade war with China, reports Reuters. The countrys national semiconductor board will hire...
Indonesia moves closer to lifting iPhone 16 sales ban, says investment minister
Indonesia is on the verge of finalizing a deal with Apple Inc. that could lead to the lifting of the ban on iPhone 16 sales in the country, according to Investment Minister Rosan Roeslani. Speaking with Bloomberg News on Tuesday, Roeslani expressed confidence that the issue could be resolved within...
Investment dips as machinery imports plunge
The import of capital machinery has dropped significantly, reflecting a stagnation in investment across the country. According to Bangladesh Bank data, during the first five months (JulyNovember) of the current fiscal year 202425 (FY25), the opening of letters of credit (LCs) for capital...