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

Soybean, palm oil prices spike

The government raised the retail prices of soybean and palm oil yesterday amid concerns that this would raise the cost of living.
15 April 2025, 18:01 PM

EU tariffs on US goods suspended until July 14

The EU’s retaliatory tariffs on US goods worth 21 billion euros will be on hold until July 14, Brussels said on Monday, to give time for negotiations with Washington.
15 April 2025, 18:00 PM

Indonesia to lift US imports as part of tariffs talks

Indonesia is considering boosting its US imports as it tries to narrow its trade surplus with the country as part of upcoming negotiations with Washington, chief economic minister Airlangga Hartarto said.
15 April 2025, 18:00 PM

Dollar wins reprieve from selling

The dollar held steady on Tuesday, trading near a three-year low against the euro and a six-month trough against the yen, as investors trying to make sense of the constant changes to President Donald Trump’stariffs remained wary of US assets.
15 April 2025, 18:00 PM

Why some nations rise while others stagnate

Why do some nations prosper while others remain mired in poverty or stagnation? Why do countries that once showed promise -- like Argentina or South Africa -- struggle to sustain momentum? And what allows certain countries, such as Japan or China, to achieve lasting economic transformation?
15 April 2025, 18:00 PM

US opens door to tariffs on pharma, semiconductors

The United States opened the door on Monday to tariffs targeting high-end technology and pharmaceuticals, feeding the uncertainty gripping the global economy in a trade war that Chinese leader Xi Jinping warned can have “no winner.”
15 April 2025, 18:00 PM

Starlink applies for BTRC licence

If approved, Starlink will become the first company to receive a licence under the NGSO guidelines
15 April 2025, 18:00 PM

'Bangladesh feels like South Korea of the 80s'

Giordano Korea CEO sees ‘familiar signs of promise’ as he plans a factory in economic zone
15 April 2025, 18:00 PM

NBR plans to roll back tax benefits for exporters

The prospect of reduced tax benefits has rattled exporters, already wrestling with shifting global trade dynamics, including fresh US tariffs
15 April 2025, 18:00 PM

DSE seeks clarification from Beacon Pharma on export halt

Beacon releases a disclosure on DSE website today
15 April 2025, 14:10 PM

Why every startup founder must master Unit Economics

Unit Economics is, in essence, the financial anatomy of your product or service
15 April 2025, 14:01 PM

Stocks fall for second day

The DSEX lost 37.66 points to close at 5,132.01
15 April 2025, 11:05 AM

Apparel sector urges NBR to retain current tax rate

Currently, the corporate tax is 12 percent for export-oriented garment factories and 10 percent for green factories
15 April 2025, 11:00 AM

Trump administration sued over tariffs in US Court of International Trade

The lawsuit challenges Trump's April 2 "Liberation Day" tariffs, as well as duties he separately levied against China.
15 April 2025, 09:07 AM

Soybean oil prices surge 

Traders said that despite the absence of a formal announcement, supply shortages and market speculation are pushing up consumer costs
15 April 2025, 08:49 AM

Record rice imports from India thru Hili Land Port

Deadline for rice import ends tomorrow
15 April 2025, 08:32 AM

Tech, auto shares gain as Trump floats more tariff exemptions amid confusion

The shifting stances caused investors to question the safe-haven status that America has long enjoyed and sapped both business and consumer confidence
15 April 2025, 07:46 AM

Depositors gather at Padma Bank's head office to claim their money  

Padma Bank Managing Director Kazi Md Talha said the depositors were seeking to recover their funds
15 April 2025, 06:46 AM

Runner director to gift Tk 9.77cr of shares to son, daughter

The transfer is expected to be completed by April 30, 2025
15 April 2025, 06:05 AM

Stocks edge up in morning trade 

Turnover stood at Tk 127.09 crore during the period
15 April 2025, 05:15 AM