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LafargeHolcim Bangladesh net profit stands BDT1.627bn in 1Q24

16 May 2024, Published under Cement News

According to the latest quarterly report of LafargeHolcim Bangladesh Ltd ( LHBL), a frontline cement producer in Bangladesh, revenue and net profit shrank by three and 15 per cent, respectively, in the 1Q24. The prime reasons could be the increase in the cost of raw materials and the prevailing inflation in the country. In a statement, Iqbal Chowdhury, CEO, said: “The construction Industry is going through a challenging time, with a consistently high inflationary environment impacting co...

Bangladesh forecasts demand for clinker by 2027

15 May 2024, Published under Cement News

Bangladesh has estimated a significant growth in demand for raw materials for steel and cement industries by 2027. According to the country's Industries Minister, Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun, the cement industry's demand for clinker will reach 25Mt for the period while demand for steel is expected to reach 15Mt due to the ongoing boom in infrastructure development. He said procurement of raw materials for these industries will be the key challenge in the future to sustain the country’s eco...

Bangladesh's cement exports see a 49% YoY growth during 10MFY23-24

10 May 2024, Published under Cement News

Bangladesh’s cement industry has witnessed substantial growth in its exports. It saw a 48.7 per cent YoY growth in cement export revenue, generating US$15.94m during the first 10 months of FY23-24. This is up from US$10.72m in the same period of the previous year and includes some salt, stone, and related products. Cement exports rose by 29.3 per cent YoY and exceeded the target of US$12.23m for the 10MFY23-24. Bangladesh’s cement exports mainly depart for India, with other popular destin...

HeidelbergCement Bangladesh reported a net profit of BDT459m in 2023

26 April 2024, Published under Cement News

According to HeidelbergCement Bangladesh Ltd’ s (HB) 2023 annual report, the company successfully manufactured and distributed a combined total of 2.185Mt of cement through its three strategically-positioned plants in Kanchpur, Chittagong, and Mukterpur. This quantity represents a marginal 1.2 per cent decline compared to the aggregate sales volume achieved in 2022. Notably, the company’s overall sales volume decreased by 28,000t compared to the preceding year. HB reported a net profit of ...

HeidelbergCement Bangladesh to change its name

23 April 2024, Published under Cement News

HeidelbergCement Bangladesh Ltd has called the Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for 8 May 2024 to approve some important company matters and change the company’s name in Bangladesh. This follows the announcement that one of the company’s major shareholders, HeidelbergCement Netherlands Holding BV, changed its name to “Heidelberg Materials Netherlands Holding BV”, effective from 3 November 2023. It is to be noted that Heidelberg Materials Netherlands Holding BV (formerly known as H...

Bangladesh likely to break cement export target in 12MFY23-24

08 April 2024, Published under Cement News

Bangladesh recorded 48.7 per cent YoY growth in cement export revenue to US$14.39m in the first nine months of FY23-24 (July 2023-March 2024) from US$9.68m in the same corresponding months of the previous year, according to the Bangladesh Export Promotion Bureau (EPB). This figure includes minor amounts of salt, stone, and related products. The 28.6 per cent YoY rise in cement exports also surpassed the target of US$11.19m for the 9MFY23-24. Bangladesh had set a higher target export reven...

Bangladesh cement export momentum continued in 8MFY23-24

11 March 2024, Published under Cement News

Bangladesh has recorded a 51.9 per cent YoY growth in cement export revenue to US$12.35m in the first eight months of FY23-24 (July-February 2024) from US$8.13m in the same corresponding months of the previous year, according to the Bangladesh Export Promotion Bureau (EPB). This figure includes minor amounts of salt, stone and related products. The 24.1 per cent YoY rise in cement exports also surpassed the target of US$9.95m for 8MFY23-24.  Bangladesh had set a higher target export reven...

Holcim Block launched in Bangladesh

05 March 2024, Published under Cement News

LafargeHolcim Bangladesh Ltd (LHBL) has launched its ‘Holcim Block’ to grab a share of Bangladesh's US$3bn domestic brick market. Around 150 manufacturers are making concrete blocks in different parts of the country. In a media statement, chief corporate affairs officer of LHBL, Asif Bhuiyan, said: “Concrete blocks are more environmentally friendly and durable than conventional bricks. Due to low carbon emissions during production, demand for these blocks is increasing worldwide.” Di...

LafargeHolcim Bangladesh's profit jumped 34% in 2023

04 March 2024, Published under Cement News

LafargeHolcim Bangladesh has reported that its sales grew 20 per cent YoY to BDT28.39bn (US$258.6m), and profit jumped 34 per cent to BDT5.94bn in 2023, compared to the previous year, it said in a media statement on 29 February. The company sales were BDT23.59bn, and the profit was BDT4.45bn in 2022.  "The performance demonstrates the strength of our diverse product portfolio and strategic presence driven by innovative products, high-value solutions, digital footprint, and new channels," ...

LafargeHolcim Bangladesh initiates plastic waste facility

20 February 2024, Published under Cement News

LafargeHolcim Bangladesh ( Holcim group ) and Sylhet City Corp (SCC) launched a joint initiative to install a material recovery facility at BDT153m (US$1.39m) to sustain plastic waste in Sylhet, eastern Bangladesh. This is the country’s first municipal solid waste and plastic waste segregation plant, enabling the automatic segregation of non-biodegradable plastic products. MD Tajul Islam, minister for local government, rural development and cooperatives (LGRD), recently inaugurated the fa...