7:53 pm, Wednesday, 29 July 2026
Economy

IP protection drives innovation and industrial growth, say experts

Experts have underlined that protecting intellectual property (IP) is essential for sustaining innovation and boosting economic growth in Bangladesh. Speaking

BGMEA, BBCC pact to boost Bangladesh Canada trade

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and the Bangladesh Business Chamber of Canada (BBCC) have have signed a

Govt extends factory, shop licence renewal to five years

The government has extended the licence renewal period for factories, shops, and other establishments registered with the Department of Inspection

Bangladesh exports slip in October as global pressures mount

Bangladesh’s export earnings fell by 7.43 per cent in October 2025, reaching $3.82 billion, down from $4.13 billion in September,

RMG owners, workers at odds over continued 9pc annual wage increment

Garment factory owners and labour leaders in Bangladesh remained at odds over the continuation of the government-approved enhanced annual wage

Experts call for investment in water efficiency and recycling

Speakers at a seminar emphasised the need for responsible water management and the shared responsibility of stakeholders—including government, industry, and

Bangladesh grapples with inflation, sluggish investment growth: PRI

Bangladesh is facing mounting economic pressures, with slowing growth, persistent inflation, trade challenges, and energy inefficiencies posing significant concerns for

Bangladesh must revamp education to meet 4IR challenges: experts

Bangladesh risks falling behind in the global race if it fails to modernise its education system and equip its workforce

Bangladesh must rethink economy to create jobs, say experts

Experts and business leaders have warned that Bangladesh’s existing economic model has reached its limits and must be replaced with

BGMEA, BKMEA to install temporary warehouse at HSIA to protect exports

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) would jointly establish