Cement News tagged under: Bangladesh
LafargeHolcim Bangladesh posts growth of 66% in 1H2324 July 2023, Published under Cement NewsLafargeHolcim Bangladesh Ltd (LHBL) has reported a 66 per cent growth in profit to BDT3615m (US$33.3m) in 1H2023 (Jan-Jun 2023) compared to BDT2173m in the same period last year, according to the company’s unaudited financial result made public on 19 July. The net sales increased to BDT15,256m from BDT11,272m, translating to a 35 per cent expansion during this period. Iqbal Chowdhury, CEO, said: “We achieved this performance together. My thanks, therefore, go to our employees, bus... |
Bangladesh cement export revenue jumps 43% YoY05 July 2023, Published under Cement NewsBangladesh has reported 42.7 per cent YoY growth in cement export revenue to US$13.66m in FY22-23 (July 2022-June 2023). This compares to US$9.57m in the same period a year earlier. According to the Bangladesh Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), this figure includes minor amounts of salt, stone and related products. Historically, the majority of cement exports from Bangladesh are shipped to India, particularly from the northeastern states of Bangladesh. Other popular destinations include N... |
Coal ash laden vessel sinks in Bangladesh21 June 2023, Published under Cement NewsChittagong Port of Bangladesh has reported that a local vessel carrying coal ash for cement and other industries sank in the Alpha Anchorage area of the port on 14 June. According to local sources, the MV Delower Al Bahar, carrying 800t of coal ash, sank due to hostile weather in the outer anchorage of the Chattogram port. Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority officials said the vessel sank after its floor ruptured with crew on board the lighter ship jumping into the sea when it sta... |
BCMA calls on government to lower customs duty on clinker14 June 2023, Published under Cement NewsThe Bangladesh Cement Manufacturers Association (BCMA) has urged the country’s government to reduce the customs duty on clinker. Cement producers are currently required to pay a duty of BDT500/t (US$4.61/t) on imported clinker. The government has proposed to increase this to BDT700 in its budget for the next fiscal year. Alamgir Kabir, president of the BCMA, says the association has been campaigning for a reduction in the customs duty for some time now, in the hope of lowering it from BDT5... |
Bangladesh’s clinker imports more expensive in new budget FY23-2405 June 2023, Published under Cement NewsBangladesh Minister for Finance, AHM Mustafa Kamal, presented National Budget Speech 2023-24 (July-June) in parliament on 1 June and made some tax measures on the cement industry. The measures are detrimental to the cement industry as they will raise the import cost of clinker and the price of cement bags in Bangladesh, according to local experts. Increase duty on clinker imports The minister proposed that the specific duty of only BDT500/t (US$4.66/t) currently in force for import... |
Shun Shing announces new top management appointments05 June 2023, Published under Cement NewsShun Shing Group International Ltd has recently appointed Group MD Ikram Ahmed Khan as chairman of its operations in Bangladesh. The company also appointed S Raihan Ahmed as vice-chairman, Tahmina Ahmed as MD and Shakib Pasha as deputy MD, according to The Daily Star. |
Crown Cement secures loan for 6th line02 June 2023, Published under Cement NewsCrown Cement Plc has secured a syndicated loan facility for the construction of the sixth cement line at its plant in West Mukterpur, Munshiganj , Bangladesh. The new line will have a state-of-the-art VRM mill with the plant’s total production capacity expected to reach 19,000tpd. According to The Business Standard, the loan for BDT2500m (US$23.3m) involves a consortium of banks, including Eastern Bank Ltd, State Bank of India, Bank Asia Ltd and Dhaka Bank Ltd. “The milestone deal wi... |
Bangladesh: building the future08 May 2023, Published under Cement NewsBangladesh’s economy remained resilient and continued its strong post-pandemic resurgence in 2022, but the medium-term outlook is uncertain due to global challenges. With the government investing in infrastructure projects, EBL Securities looks at the prospects for the industry as the country looks to build a stronger future. By EBL Securities Ltd, Bangladesh. The long-term demand outlook for the Bangladeshi cement industry remains positive with higher single- to double-digit growt... |
Bangladesh cement exports show an upward trend in 10MF22-2305 May 2023, Published under Cement NewsBangladesh has reported 38 per cent YoY growth in cement export revenue to US$10.72m in the 10MFY22-23 (July 2022-April 2023). This compares to US$7.77m in the same period a year earlier. The value of the target set for this period also saw a healthier growth of 19.5 per cent. According to the Bangladesh Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), this figure includes minor amounts of salt, stone and related products. Most of the cement exports were shipped to neighbouring countries. For the f... |
Bangladesh cement exports surpass target by 20.7% in 9MFY2305 April 2023, Published under Cement NewsBangladesh has reported 48.7 per cent YoY growth in cement export revenue to US$9.68m in the 9MFY22-23 (July 2022-March 2023). This compares to US$6.51m in the same period a year earlier. The value of the target set for this period also saw a healthier growth of 20.7 per cent. According to the Bangladesh Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), this figure includes minor amounts of salt, stone and related products. Most of the cement exports were shipped to neighbouring countries. For th... |