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RMG accessory makers take a hit as raw material prices skyrocket

RMG accessory makers take a hit as raw material prices skyrocket

It's a paradox. Garment accessories and packaging makers are now losing money even though apparel exports are climbing.

The explanation is simple: prices of ...Details

Net foreign investment rises 32% in 10 months

Net foreign investment rises 32% in 10 months

Net FDI increased by 32.12% to $1.46 billion in Jul-Apr FY21

Total investment during the period was $2.995 billion
This is 7.85% more than investment in Jul-Apr ...Details

World Bank projects 5.1% GDP growth for BD in 2021-22

World Bank projects 5.1% GDP growth for BD in 2021-22

The World Bank has projected that Bangladesh's GDP growth will be 5.1 percent in the next 2021-22 fiscal year.

The WB revealed the projection on Tuesday night ...Details

Training okay. Not capital

Training okay. Not capital

Omar Hossain, an entrepreneur from Cox's Bazar, took training on entrepreneurship in 2019, offered by the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (Bida).

He ...Details

SME entrepreneurs eye opportunity to boost local industries

SME entrepreneurs eye opportunity to boost local industries

Entrepreneurs involved in the small and medium enterprise (SME) industry are encouraged by the tax breaks and support in the proposed budget for fiscal year 2021-22 as ...Details