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16 news articles tagged with "Investment"

Leather & Footwear ★ Editor's Pick Jul 30, 2026

Bangladesh Bank Launches Tk 20 Billion Pre-Finance Scheme to Boost Leather Sector Exports

Bangladesh Bank has launched a Tk 20 billion pre-finance scheme for the leather sector, offering loans at 4% interest with terms up to 7 years. The fund requires LWG certification and 10% solar power usage, targeting raw hide processors and leather product manufacturers.

Logistics & Shipping ★ Editor's Pick Jul 29, 2026

US-Bangla Airlines Announces $1.5 Billion Boeing Deal for 21 Aircraft Fleet Expansion

US-Bangla Airlines has unveiled a $1.5 billion fleet expansion plan to add 21 Boeing aircraft by end of 2027, including 15 Boeing 737-8 and 6 Boeing 737-800. The announcement was made at the 'Beyond with Boeing' event in Dhaka.

Investment & FDI ★ Editor's Pick Jul 28, 2026

Turkish Sanko Group Commits $300 Million to Build Integrated Textile Facility in Bangladesh Mirsarai

Turkish textile manufacturer Sanko Group has announced a $300 million investment to build an integrated textile manufacturing facility in Bangladesh's Mirsarai industrial zone, following a meeting with Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on July 28, 2026.

Trade & Commerce ★ Editor's Pick Jul 31, 2026

Bangladesh to Sign Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with South Korea on August 4

Bangladesh and South Korea will sign a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in Dhaka on August 4, 2026, granting duty-free market access to most Bangladeshi products including garments, as the country secures its second full trade pact after the Japan EPA signed in February.

Economy & Finance ★ Editor's Pick Jul 31, 2026

Bangladesh Development Spending Plunges to 53-Year Low Amid Austerity and Administrative Disruption

Bangladesh's annual development spending fell to its lowest level in over five decades, with ADP implementation at just 67.5% in FY2025-26 — the lowest since 1974. Ministries spent Tk 141,071 crore against a revised allocation of Tk 208,935 crore.

Policy & Regulation ★ Editor's Pick Jul 30, 2026

PM Tarique Rahman Orders Reopening and Privatisation of Closed State-Run Factories by 2026

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed authorities to complete the reopening and privatisation of long-closed state-owned industrial units by 2026. The directive came at a high-level meeting attended by key ministers and BIDA chairman.

Policy & Regulation ★ Editor's Pick Jul 29, 2026

Bangladesh Secures 13-Year LNG Import Deal with US Firm Gunvor Worth Tk 715 Billion

Bangladesh has approved a 13-year LNG import deal with US-based Gunvor USA LLC worth approximately Tk 714.95 billion. The deal will supply 78 cargoes of LNG from 2026 to 2039 under a government-to-government framework to meet the country's growing energy demand.

Investment & FDI ★ Editor's Pick Jul 26, 2026

Chinese Economic Zone Breaks Ground in Chattogram, Targeting $500M FDI

The long-delayed Chinese Economic and Industrial Zone (CEIZ) in Chattogram's Anwara has officially broken ground. The 800-acre zone is expected to attract $500 million in FDI, create over 100,000 jobs, and reduce RMG production costs by localizing Chinese raw material supply.

Economy & Finance Jul 26, 2026

Bangladesh Needs $421 Billion Extra Funding by 2030 to Achieve SDGs

Bangladesh will need approximately $421 billion in extra funding over the next five years to attain the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), according to a new government assessment unveiled at a national workshop in Dhaka.

Economy & Finance Jul 26, 2026

Bangladesh Bank Allows Banks to Spend More on Business Centre Development

Bangladesh Bank has relaxed expenditure limits, allowing banks to spend more on developing business centres, in a move to modernize banking infrastructure.

Diplomacy & Trade Missions Jul 30, 2026

Bangladesh and United States Reaffirm Commitment to Deeper Ties as Special Envoy Visits Dhaka

Bangladesh and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations during US Special Envoy Sergio Gor's three-day visit to Dhaka. Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman described the discussions as very fruitful, covering trade, energy, and development cooperation.

Logistics & Shipping Jul 30, 2026

Over 55 Percent of Bangladesh Waterways Non-Functional, DCCI Warns Amid Logistics Cost Crisis

More than 55% of Bangladesh's rivers and canals have lost functionality, forcing 77% of freight onto roads. DCCI President Taskeen Ahmed says waterway transport costs 55-60% less than road, urging revival of circular waterways.

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