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

RMG orders adequate until Christmas

Local suppliers have secured adequate work orders from US clothing retailers and brands to stay busy until Christmas at the end of this year, although the shipments are likely to be subject to Trump’s reciprocal tariffs.
24 April 2025, 18:00 PM

WB finds mismatch in migration and remittance trends

While Saudi Arabia remains the top destination for Bangladeshi migrant workers, it is the United States (US) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that are leading in remittance contributions despite hosting comparatively smaller migrant populations.
24 April 2025, 18:00 PM

Why stocks keep falling

The stock market extended its losing streak for a ninth consecutive session yesterday, dragging the benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) to a six-month low.
24 April 2025, 18:00 PM

Telcos can now receive roaming charges in taka

The move aims to simplify the process for residents travelling abroad who require roaming services
24 April 2025, 15:07 PM

BSEC extends exemption period for provisioning on negative equity

The time has been extended until the end of this year
24 April 2025, 14:26 PM

Ctg port will earn more if foreign operator is appointed: CPA chairman

Local operator Saif Powertec Ltd is currently operating the port's New Mooring Container Terminal
24 April 2025, 14:09 PM

60% women-owned enterprises unaware of sustainable public procurement policies

BUILD finds in a survey conducted on 40 such enterprises, procuring entities and policymakers
24 April 2025, 12:00 PM

Doreen Power returns to profit in Jan–Mar quarter

The power producer made Tk 18.83 crore in the period
24 April 2025, 10:27 AM

Envoy Textiles’ Q3 profit jumps 106%

Its revenue also rose 22% in the quarter 
24 April 2025, 10:20 AM

Stocks fall for ninth consecutive day

However, the turnover rose 22%
24 April 2025, 10:18 AM

Chinese business in Vietnam struggles with Trump tariffs uncertainty

But in Vietnam's northern industrial Bac Ninh province, Chinese businesses that AFP interviewed -- most of whom are linked to the export supply chain -- said investors were hesitating and anxiety was widespread.
24 April 2025, 08:12 AM

Tesla's EU sales plunge as Musk takes flak

Sales of the sleek machines fell 45 percent to just over 36,000 units in the first quarter of 2025 in EU
24 April 2025, 06:46 AM

Apex Footwear's Q3 profit drops 40% despite revenue growth 

Revenue rose 36.70 percent year-on-year to Tk 539.82 crore in Q3
24 April 2025, 06:17 AM

Stocks fall in morning trade

Turnover, a key indicator of market activity, stood at Tk 124.19 crore during the session.
24 April 2025, 05:26 AM

Vietnam and US start trade talks: Hanoi

The United States was Vietnam's biggest export market in the first three months of the year.
24 April 2025, 05:04 AM

PayPal being considered to support digital payments for SpaceX operations in Bangladesh

Dreyer, who has worked closely with Elon Musk for nearly two decades, expressed optimism about the partnership
24 April 2025, 04:00 AM

Trump seeks 'fair deal' with China but pathway unclear

Trump told reporters his country would have a "fair deal with China," adding that "everything's active" when asked if Washington was talking to Beijing.
24 April 2025, 02:36 AM

MGI denies allegations of misconduct

Meghna Group of Industries (MGI), one of the leading conglomerates of Bangladesh, has denied allegations against it and added that it remains certain that "no investigation will uncover evidence of misconduct".
23 April 2025, 18:28 PM

Govt considers Interpol to locate factory owners owing workers

The ministry is currently working to resolve issues related to non-payment of workers
23 April 2025, 18:03 PM

EuroCham urges fair treatment

The European Union Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (EuroCham) urged the interim government to avoid discrimination against companies based in the bloc as Bangladesh weighs up substantial trade concessions for the United States.
23 April 2025, 18:00 PM