Industry & Trade

March 05, 2026

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China investment in BEPZA Economic Zone manufacturing impact

The China investment in BEPZA Economic Zone manufacturing impact reflects continued foreign direct investment interest in Bangladesh’s export-oriented industrial ecosystem. A China-based firm’s planned investment of $30.47 million into the Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) Economic Zone highlights the role of economic zones in attracting manufacturing capital and strengthening export capacity. A central dimension […]

Banking & Financial, RMG & Textile News

February 09, 2026

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Early-Year Rise in Foreign Trading at DSE: Signal or Statistical Noise?

Why This Matters to Financially Aware Readers Foreign portfolio investors, despite accounting for a small share of total turnover, often act as sentiment indicators in frontier markets like Bangladesh. Any noticeable change in their trading behaviour draws attention because it may reflect shifts in valuation comfort, currency expectations, or relative risk perception. However, not every […]

Tariff & Customs

February 09, 2026

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Dutch-Bangla Bank Appoints Ahteshamul Haque as MD & CEO — A Strategic Leadership Shift Amid Market Expectations

Why Readers Should Care Leadership transitions at major banks affect not just internal governance but also asset quality, risk management, depositor confidence, and institutional direction. Dutch-Bangla Bank (DBBL) is one of Bangladesh’s systemically significant private banks; a strategic management change can signal shifts in operational priorities, risk posture, and competitive position — all critical to […]

Telecom Sector

February 08, 2026

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Bangladesh–Japan Economic Partnership Agreement: Trade, Market and Investment Implications

Why This Matters to Financially Aware Readers The signing of a full-fledged Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between Bangladesh and Japan represents a structural shift in Bangladesh’s external trade and investment strategy. This is Bangladesh’s first comprehensive bilateral trade agreement with a developed economy, arriving at a critical moment ahead of the country’s graduation from Least […]