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 Business
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 Business
Akij Resource plans to launch digital bank
The company will soon apply to introduce “Munafa Digital Bank”
23 October 2025, 13:27 PM Business
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 Business
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 Business
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 Business

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 Tech & Startup
A tech-based startup for student transport in Bangladesh
22 September 2025, 10:59 AM Tech & Startup
Five new registration services added to Bida OSS
14 September 2025, 18:00 PM Business

BSEC to support public listing of reputed companies

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has decided to focus on facilitating initial public offerings (IPOs) of well-performing local, multinational, and state-run companies in order to boost investors’ confidence.
30 April 2025, 18:00 PM

One third of RMG factories yet to implement new wage: study

In spite of a government directive given in December 2023 for increasing minimum wages in the readymade garment (RMG) sector, nearly one third of factories have failed to implement a revised pay scale, according to a new study.
30 April 2025, 18:00 PM

BSEC suspends 21 officials over misconduct

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has suspended 21 of its officials for misconduct and breaches of discipline during a protest in March against the commission’s senior leadership.
30 April 2025, 18:00 PM

US tariff hike to put pressure on banks

The hike in US tariffs is likely to put pressure on the banking sector, said business leaders and bankers in a dialogue yesterday.
30 April 2025, 18:00 PM

Forex reserves reach $22 billion

Bangladesh’s foreign exchange reserves have reached the $22 billion mark after several months, thanks to an increased inflow of foreign currency generated by remittances and export earnings.
30 April 2025, 18:00 PM

FBCCI seeks policy support to restore business confidence

The government will try to address the concerns of businesses, says finance adviser
30 April 2025, 18:00 PM

BRAC Bank, City Bank surpass Tk 1,000cr in net profits

Private commercial lenders BRAC Bank and City Bank registered significant profit growth last year..BRAC Bank’s consolidated profit surged 73 percent year-on-year to nearly Tk 1,432 crore, while that of City Bank rose by 59 percent to around Tk 1,014 crore..BRAC Bank reported consolid
30 April 2025, 15:12 PM

Bangladesh launches ‘Soy Month’ to promote protein awareness

The Bangladesh Poultry Industries Central Council (BPICC), in collaboration with the US Soybean Export Council (USSEC), has launched the first-ever “Soy Month” to raise public awareness of soybean’s nutritional, agricultural, and economic significance..The initiative was inaugurated at the
30 April 2025, 13:54 PM

Bangladesh may seek more time from US on tariffs: Salehuddin

"We will engage, not anger them,” Ahmed said while addressing a group of business leaders
30 April 2025, 12:38 PM

Tax, customs officials protest draft law on NBR split

The protest stemmed from growing frustration among revenue officials over a clause in the proposed “State Policy and Revenue Management Ordinance, 2025”.
30 April 2025, 11:31 AM

Allow market-based exchange rate: Ha-Meem MD

He also called on business leaders to share information with government about the current economic situation, particularly the impact of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs.  
30 April 2025, 11:07 AM

Stocks decline for third consecutive day 

The DSEX declined 17.69 points to close at 4,917.91
30 April 2025, 09:40 AM

Pran-RFL to revive Rajshahi Textile Mill

The group has already begun trial production on the 26-acre site and plans to fully operationalise the facility within two years, investing around Tk 350 crore
30 April 2025, 07:48 AM

RMG leaders urge rate cuts, energy fixes as US tariffs loom

Industry leaders urged the government to urgently address these domestic constraints.
30 April 2025, 06:58 AM

Stocks fall in early trading

The DSEX lost 13.43 points to stand at 4,922.17 as of  11:18  am
30 April 2025, 05:24 AM

Reserves reach $22 billion after seven months

Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves have reached the $22 billion mark after several months, thanks to an increased inflow of foreign currency generated by remittances and export earnings.
30 April 2025, 01:32 AM

BSEC suspends 21 officials 

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has suspended 21 officials over allegations of misconduct and disciplinary breaches during a protest against the top brass of the market regulator in March this year.
30 April 2025, 01:22 AM

BSRM posts 53% profit growth in Q3

Bangladesh Steel Re-Rolling Mills (BSRM) reported a significant increase in profit in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024-25.
29 April 2025, 18:00 PM

HSBC sounds Trump tariff alarm

HSBC warned that loan demand and credit quality could suffer from the broader fallout of US President Donald Trump’s global trade war, signalling tougher times for trade-focused banks even as the lender’s first quarter profit beat forecasts.
29 April 2025, 18:00 PM

Fiscal fragility weakens economic recovery

Bangladesh’s economy is showing early signs of recovery after two years of sustained macroeconomic stress.
29 April 2025, 18:00 PM