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News for shop owners

What is happening in Bangladesh business, in plain words, with what it means for your shop.

12 Sept 2026 · first reported by The Daily Star, business

Group asks govt to lift EV import ban

A group of vehicle importers wants the government to lift its ban on bringing in used and reconditioned electric vehicles. The group is called BARVIDA. They say the ban hurts buyers.

12 Sept 2026 · first reported by The Daily Star, business

Jackfruit Prices Jump in Gazipur as Season Ends

Jackfruit prices in Gazipur have gone up a lot. The season is ending, so there is less fruit. One jackfruit that used to sell for Tk 10 now costs up to Tk 1,000.

12 Sept 2026 · first reported by The Daily Star, business

Factory Shutdowns Hit Workers First

Factories in Bangladesh can close without warning. Protests or political programmes can stop work. When this happens, workers lose pay first.

12 Sept 2026 · first reported by The Daily Star, business

Seaweed on Kuakata Beach Could Be New Income

Seaweed is washing up on the shore at Kuakata beach in Patuakhali. It also grows in the shallow water there. People in coastal areas may be able to earn money from it.

12 Sept 2026 · first reported by The Daily Star, business

Oil prices and US inflation worry the Fed

Oil prices went up and down a lot last week. This happened because of more fighting between the US and Iran. When oil prices move, many other prices move too.

12 Sept 2026 · first reported by The Daily Star, business

Europe Air Traffic Hits Record High This Summer

Europe had more flights this summer than ever before. The war in the Middle East did not stop people from flying. An average of 35,959 flights took off each day.

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