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Bangladesh's steelmakers are facing higher production costs amid weak construction demand, with mills offering discounts to maintain sales, according to local media reports. The price of 60-grade rebar has risen to BDT…
Bangladesh's largest steelmaker BSRM plans to invest around BDT 100 bln (USD 810 mln) to build the country's first integrated hot-rolled flat steel plant at the Mirsarai Economic Zone, according to local media reports…
Bangladesh's steel industry has called on the government to withdraw proposed increases in VAT and import duties included in the 2026-27 national budget, warning that the measures could significantly raise production…
Bangladesh-based Abul Khair Steel Ltd. has contracted Danieli to modernize its rebar rolling mill in Chittagong, with the aim of expanding its product range and enhancing flexibility to serve customers as a single-point…
Abul Khair Steel Limited (BWRM), part of the Abul Khair Group, has commenced production at its new high-capacity rolling mill in Sitakunda, Chattogram. Built by SMS group, the mill is designed to produce 1.6 mln tons of…
Bangladesh's production of crude steel has experienced a significant decline, reaching a three-year low of 5.2 mln tons. This situation is indicative of reduced demand for primary construction materials due to decreased…
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