Chhatak Cement modernisation stalled, costs escalate amid delays
Bangladesh’s only state-owned cement plant, Chhatak Cement Factory , has been idle for over six years after halting production, despite BDT14,180m (US$115.2m) already spent on...
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LafargeHolcim Bangladesh sees slight dip despite revenue growth
LafargeHolcim Bangladesh PLC has reported a modest increase in revenue but a decline in profit for 1H2026, according to its unaudited consolidated statement of profit or loss f...
Cement makers under strain as war drives up input costs
Bangladesh's cement manufacturers are facing severe financial strain as regional conflicts disrupt Middle Eastern supply routes, forcing a shift to costlier imports and causin...
Bangladesh Cement exports rise over 5% in FY26
Bangladesh experienced a steady increase in its cement export earnings during the 2025 to 2026 fiscal year spanning from July to June. According to the latest data released by ...
Bangladesh’s cement industry is facing significant challenges
The cement industry in Bangladesh is facing significant challenges due to rising production costs and a declining market, prompting manufacturers to seek policy support. A prol...
Bangladesh Navy foils cement smuggling attempt to Myanmar
The Bangladesh Navy successfully intercepted a significant smuggling operation, seizing a large quantity of construction materials bound for Myanmar. A Navy warship seized t...
LafargeHolcim Bangladesh maintains leading margins amid 1Q26 economic hardships
LafargeHolcim Bangladesh reported a 1Q26 profit after tax of BDT1120m (US$), marking a 19 per cent decline driven by high inflation and rising energy costs, with net sales dro...
Bangladesh's cement industry faces challenges after the Middle East crisis
Bangladesh's cement industry faces challenges due to its reliance on imports for about 90 per cent of its raw materials, including clinker, limestone, granulated slag, fly ash,...
Middle East crisis strains cement sector
Bangladesh's cement industry is struggling as the Middle East conflict disrupts vital supply routes for raw materials like clinker and limestone. Because manufacturers rely on ...
Cement exports from Bangladesh are booming
Bangladesh’s cement exports recorded strong growth in the first nine months of FY25–26 (July–March 2026), with export earnings rising by 16.20 per cent YoY, according to data ...