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Qatar has agreed to renew a previously expired MoU with Bangladesh for liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply and advance discussions on a land-based LNG terminal in Cox’s Bazar. Under the existing SPA signed in 2017, Bangladesh imports 1.5–2.5 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of LNG for 15 years, with a second SPA signed in June 2023 for an additional 1.5 MTPA starting in January 2026.
The Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) signed a Tk 61.96 billion contract with a Japanese joint venture (Penta-Ocean Construction and TOA Corporation) to build Bangladesh’s first deep-sea port at Matarbari, as part of the revised Tk 243.81 billion Matarbari Port Development Project.
Over the past seven years, 56 companies raised Tk5,178 crore through IPOs in Bangladesh, but 24 of them—collectively raising over Tk2,000 crore—have been downgraded to the Z and B categories due to poor financial performance.
The Bangladeshi government has suspended its recent decision to sharply increase export fees on raw jute and jute products after significant backlash from industry players. The fee for raw jute exports was set to rise from Tk 2 to Tk 7 per bale, and for jute products from Tk 0.10 to Tk 0.50 per Tk 100—marking a substantial jump after 30 years.
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TRANSFORM, an impact accelerator led by Unilever, the UK Government, and EY, announced grants of up to BDT 10 million each for two Bangladeshi SMEs focused on climate resilience.
A proposed hike in gas prices by Petrobangla has sparked major concerns among industrialists in Bangladesh, fearing economic harm. Industrial leaders argue that the increase, if approved, could lead to factory closures, job losses, and reduced industrial output, harming economic growth and potentially causing social unrest.
In FY 2023-24, the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) faced operating losses due to reduced trading, fewer IPOs, and increased costs. The DSE's core revenue of Tk 125 crore fell short of expenses, causing a Tk 20 crore loss, while the CSE incurred a Tk 10 crore loss with Tk 31 crore in core revenue.
SK Trims & Industries, a garment accessory manufacturer, experienced significant financial challenges in the first quarter of the 2024-25 financial year. The company reported a net loss of Tk 4.46 crore in the July-September quarter, contrasting with a Tk 4.29 crore profit from the same period last year.
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The Bangladeshi government has suspended its recent decision to sharply increase export fees on raw jute and jute products after significant backlash from industry players. The fee for raw jute exports was set to rise from Tk 2 to Tk 7 per bale, and for jute products from Tk 0.10 to Tk 0.50 per Tk 100—marking a substantial jump after 30 years.
In 2024, net foreign direct investment (FDI) in Bangladesh fell to a five-year low at $1.27 billion, extending a downward trend that began after the 2021 post-pandemic surge. The drop—a 13.25% decrease from 2023—was highlighted by declining equity inflows and a sharp fall in reinvested earnings.
The government has increased the monthly salaries of outsourced workers in state-owned and state-run organizations for the first time in six years, raising pay by Tk 570 to Tk 1,102 depending on city and job category. The finance ministry’s new circular also introduces three additional job categories, bringing more types of specialized workers under the revised pay structure.
Bangladesh is drawing increasing interest from foreign investors, especially in technology and digital services, according to Mike Orgill, Uber’s Asia-Pacific head of public policy. He credits this to the government’s openness, proactive engagement with international businesses, and improvements in the investment climate. The recent Bangladesh Investment Summit attracted significant investment proposals and signaled the country’s eagerness to foster global partnerships.