Breaking / Stocks drop as fresh trade news awaited, oil down on Iran hopes

News that Beijing was suspending some non-tariff countermeasures on US entities for 90 days following the superpowers' weekend truce did little to inject much more enthusiasm
15 May 2025, 05:12 AM
Trump: India has offered US a trade deal with no tariffs
The United States is India's largest trading partner, with bilateral trade totalling some $129 billion in 2024
15 May 2025, 08:14 AM
Akij Resource plans to launch digital bank
The company will soon apply to introduce “Munafa Digital Bank”
23 October 2025, 13:27 PM
ILO ratification demands labour reforms in Bangladesh
The rights groups welcome the move as a long-overdue response to workers’ demands
23 October 2025, 12:59 PM
Cheque dishonour case: Evaly’s Rassel, Shamima get 1-yr jail in Ctg
On September 16, 2021, Rassel and Shamima were arrested from their Mohammadpur residence in the capital in a case filed over fraud and embezzlement
2 June 2024, 14:25 PM
Tk 127 crore owed to customers: DNCRP forms body to facilitate refunds
The platforms had offered hefty discounts to lure unsuspecting customers to make advance payments of thousands of crores of taka
19 May 2024, 14:16 PM

OpenAI hits $500 billion valuation: report

OpenAI has reached a $500 billion valuation after current and former employees sold approximately $6.6 billion worth of shares, according to a recent Reuters report citing a source familiar with the matter. The deal represents a significant increase from the company’s previous $300 billion valuation.
2 October 2025, 05:29 AM

BB buys $104m more, total nears $2b

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) yesterday purchased $104 million from commercial banks as part of its efforts to ensure stability in the exchange rate and maintain reserves at a level sufficient to meet external payment obligations.
6 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Gold price rises past Tk 2 lakh a bhori

Gold prices have crossed the Tk 2 lakh mark for the first time in Bangladesh, as jewellers yesterday decided to increase the price by Tk 3,199 per bhori.
6 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Sheikhpura boat market: Sustaining livelihoods in a drying delta

In the southwestern delta of Bangladesh, where roads vanish under monsoon waters, boats are critical for survival. Whether it is fishing, visiting the local bazaar, harvesting crops, or going to school, the rainy season demands one thing above all — a boat. This necessity has made the vessel an indispensable part of the rural economy. For those looking to buy one, the best destination remains the century-old Sheikhpura boat market in Khulna’s Terokhada upazila.
6 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh Bank cautions public against Sohozcash dealings

Sohozcash did not take permission from BB to launch MFS, says BB
6 October 2025, 16:29 PM

Gree launches 'Fortune Offer' campaign in Bangladesh

Gree, the world’s leading air conditioner brand, has launched a special promotional campaign titled “Fortune Offer” for retail buyers and customers in Bangladesh..Customers can participate in the Gree Fortune Offer campaign via mobile after purchasing a Gree or Haiko air conditioner. Parti
6 October 2025, 13:30 PM

SMEs can now remit up to $3,000 annually: BB

Under the new rules, the authorised dealer banks may issue SME Cards
6 October 2025, 11:15 AM

Dhaka stocks snap three-day rally

The DSEX dropped 23.99 points to close at 5,423.64
6 October 2025, 10:52 AM

Vietnam's footwear exports to US fell 27% in Sept amid Trump tariffs

Despite these sectoral declines, Vietnam's overall exports to the United States edged down just 1.5%
6 October 2025, 06:27 AM

NBR to form intelligence teams to curb tax evasion

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has instructed each tax region to form dedicated Intelligence and Investigation Teams (IITs) tasked with detecting and investigating suspected cases of tax evasion.
5 October 2025, 21:33 PM

63 candidates cleared for Ctg chamber polls

The election board of the Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) has cleared 63 candidates to contest for the post of director of the major chamber in the port city, known as the commercial capital of Bangladesh.
5 October 2025, 18:44 PM

Empowering non-bonded industries for export growth

The government issued a Statutory Regulatory Order (SRO) recently, introducing a new facility for industries without bonded warehouses.
5 October 2025, 18:00 PM

How China’s robotaxis jumped to top of ranks worldwide

On a brisk Friday morning in early September, a fleet of light blue cars glided quietly in front of the Amiri Diwan — the imposing building housing the seat of governance — in Doha, capital of Qatar.
5 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh, S Arabia launch joint chamber

In fiscal year 2024-25, Bangladesh's exports to Saudi Arabia stood at $310 million
5 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Remittances up 12%, boosting forex stability

Bangladesh received a total of $7.58 billion in remittance in the first three months of FY26
5 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Exports fall for second month

September shipment down 4.6% YoY to $3.62b as Trump tariffs weighed on US orders
5 October 2025, 18:00 PM

DSE asks Moshihor Securities clients to submit claims by Oct 30

Last year, a Tk 68.58 crore shortfall was found in the company's consolidated customers’ account
5 October 2025, 14:16 PM

Shipping agents call for revision, phased rollout of Ctg port tariff

The revised schedule hikes 190-metre tug hire charge by 500 percent to $15,709
5 October 2025, 13:57 PM

Exports slip in September

But first quarter earnings remain positive
5 October 2025, 12:46 PM

Bangladesh Bank consolidates outward remittance rules

The new directive aims to simplify regulatory framework for outward remittances
5 October 2025, 11:57 AM

Remittance rises 12% in September

Expatriates sent home $2.68 billion in the third month of FY26
5 October 2025, 11:52 AM