Industry
Sony-Smart Electronics Fair kicks off in Dhanmondi
A two-week-long 'Sony-Smart Electronics Fair 2025' has been started on the ground floor of Saptak Square at Dhanmondi in the capital Dhaka. The fair, which started on May 25, will continue until June 6, 2025. Buyers visiting the fair will be able to buy all Sony-Smart products at attractive prices, along with guaranteed gifts. In addition, there are various special offers for members of Dhanmondi and Lalmatia societies.
Dabur Bangladesh Private limited embarks on solar energy project at Dhamrai factory
Dabur Bangladesh Private Limited is proud to announce the launch of a solar energy initiative at its Dhamrai Factory, marking a significant step towards sustainable and eco-friendly operations. The Agreement signing ceremony held on 14th May 2025 (Wednesday) at Dabur Bangladesh Corporate Head office at Gulshan Avenue.
Swiss Ambassador unveils NIDO 5+ in Bangladesh
Nestlé Bangladesh PLC, a Switzerland-based company, has launched NIDO 5+, specially developed for school-going children. On May 12, the product was officially unveiled at a grand event by the Swiss Ambassador to Bangladesh, Mr. Reto Renggli.
Walton launches 7 new smart fridge models
Walton has unveiled seven new models of smart refrigerators. The launch event took place on Thursday at Walton’s corporate office in Bashundhara of Dhaka.
Permanent solution crucial for resolving wage and bonus crisis of factory workers
Every year, before Eid, factory workers take to the streets over their unpaid wages and bonuses. In many factories in Gazipur, Ashulia, and Savar, workers' wages and bonuses are not paid before Eid. As a result, they protest on the streets. This is an issue we witness every year in one form or another.
"Titanic" Company: From influential to bankrupt
"My Heart Will Go On..." Just hearing the name "Titanic" probably brings Celine Dion's iconic song to mind for millions of viewers. The image of Jack and Rose standing at the bow of the massive ship, holding hands, arms spread wide, gazing into the vast blue ocean, floats before our eyes. The ship is on its way from London to New York, crossing the endless Atlantic, heading towards a dreamland where they will step ashore and build a dreamy future. But suddenly, the ship strikes a massive iceberg—and then! We all know what happened next.
Mongla Port Management Only Prudent Business Decision, Not Geopolitics
India has secured operational rights for the Mongla port terminal in Bangladesh, which is touted as a 'strategic' win over China. This move is seen as an attempt to limit Beijing's regional influence. The Mongla port will be managed by Indian Port Global Limited (IPGL), a private limited union government company under the administrative control of India's Ministry of Shipping.
Garment industry environment undergoes radical transformation
In the past 11 years since the collapse of Rana Plaza in Savar, there has been a fundamental transformation in the garment sector workplace. Owners of these sectors, along with labor leaders and researchers, acknowledge this change. They said that following the tragedy that claimed the lives of 1,135 garment workers in Rana Plaza, factory owners, under pressure from European and North American buyers, have invested heavily to ensure safe working conditions. Western diplomats have also criticized the garment sector in Bangladesh at various times, acknowledging that it now publicly accepts its safe and compliant status.
Our future lies in industry
Export is the most crucial pillar of our economic development. The trajectory of our economy is not actually set on the lines of India's development, but rather on a trajectory of perennial tradition. It’s manufacturing-centric. The countries that have developed, such as the United States, the United Kingdom, or the European Union, have primarily advanced by focusing on the manufacturing sector. Countries in East Asia such as Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, and Malaysia are referred to as the East Asian Miracle. These countries have also built their economies by emphasizing the manufacturing sector. Bangladesh has also been formulating development strategies by emphasizing the manufacturing sector.