production

Dr Md Al-Mamun. Sketch: TBS
Thoughts

Global demand and jute’s potential to return to its golden past

In 2023, jute was declared 'Product of the Year,’ helping increase the consumption of jute and highlighting its bright potential globally. There is a growing global demand for jute and by...

Lack of rain this monsoon season has rice farmers worried as the Aman cultivation period is in full swing in the country. Seedbeds have dried up and farmers have been forced to opt for costly irrigation. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Aman seedbeds drying up for lack of rain

Matarbari 1,200MW coal-fired plant in Moheshkhali, Cox's Bazar. File Photo: Nupa Alam/TBS
Energy

First unit of Matarbari power plant starts production on trial basis

Infographic: TBS
Bangladesh

Bangladesh's steel production hits 3-year low amid reduced demand

Largest semiconductor companies by market cap
By The Numbers

Largest semiconductor companies by market cap

World's largest lithium producing countries
By The Numbers

World's largest lithium producing countries

Farmers prefer urea over other fertilisers because it makes leaves greener and plants grow faster. Photo: Reuters
Bangladesh

Pvt investment alongside policy support crucial for smart agriculture: Experts

F H Ansary. Sketch: TBS
Supplement

Prioritise farm mechanisation to increase production at lower costs

Where does our sugar come from?
By The Numbers

Where does our sugar come from?

Beza, accessory-makers at loggerheads over plot price at Bangabandhu Shilpa Nagar
Bangladesh

Beza, accessory-makers at loggerheads over plot price at Bangabandhu Shilpa Nagar

Industrial production costs up 20%-40% on pricier capital goods
Economy

Industrial production costs up 20%-40% on pricier capital goods

Representational Image. Photo: Mumit M
Economy

Production of 27,000 shrimp farmers increase by 16.6% under Safeti Project

Infograph: TBS
Bangladesh

Power cuts, costly feed crack egg producers