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

Chief adviser seeks greater collaboration with UK

UK trade envoy calls on Prof Yunus
9 April 2025, 13:06 PM
9 April 2025, 12:34 PM

China announced additional tariffs on US goods

The finance ministry said it would impose additional tariffs on US goods from April 10
9 April 2025, 11:15 AM

UK firms want to invest $50 million in Bangladesh's stolen asset recovery drive

They expressed interest during BB governor’s recent visit to London
9 April 2025, 11:13 AM

India cancels transshipment facility for Bangladesh’s export cargo  

This move could impact the shipment of Bangladesh’s readymade garments through Indian airports
9 April 2025, 09:52 AM

RMG workers stage demo at CEPZ demanding unpaid Eid bonus

The workers of the two factories, both owned by JMS Group, also blocked the busy road at CEPZ intersection
9 April 2025, 09:23 AM

Stocks edge up breaking three-day losing streak

DSEX rose 10.21 points, or 0.19%, to close at 5,196.04.
9 April 2025, 09:08 AM

Islamic banks may be merged to create two large banks: BB governor

Bangladesh’s Islamic banking sector would be completely restructured, he said.
9 April 2025, 08:50 AM

Asian buyers shun US farm goods, hit by ship crunch and trade war

China, which retaliated with 34 percent duties on US goods, is the largest importer of US agricultural products
9 April 2025, 07:25 AM

Trump tariffs kick in, triggering more market carnage

Trump's punishing tariffs have shaken a global trading order that has persisted for decades, raised fears of recession and wiped trillions of dollars off the market value of major firms.
9 April 2025, 06:26 AM

ASEAN chief urges 'boldly' integrating region's economies amid US tariff worries

The 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations, which count on the United States as their main export market, were among those slapped with the toughest levies by President Donald Trump
9 April 2025, 05:25 AM

Equities resume selloff as Trump cranks up trade war

Asia resumed its retreat Wednesday, though some markets pared some early big losses
9 April 2025, 05:16 AM

Stocks rise in early trading 

Turnover stood at Tk 117.86 crore during the period.
9 April 2025, 05:00 AM

Reckitt Benckiser declares 3,330% cash dividend

Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh) has announced its highest-ever dividend payout despite a fall in annual profit.
8 April 2025, 18:37 PM

Stock indices fall across the board

The stock market in Bangladesh has further declined amid escalating concerns over tariff hikes by the US, which have adversely impacted the majority of economies worldwide to varying degrees and resulted in retaliatory duties.. Since the implementation of the new tariffs last Wednesday, th
8 April 2025, 18:14 PM

Investors seek policy continuity, conducive business climate

Seeing robust potential in Bangladesh, foreign investors have called on the interim government to ensure policy consistency and uphold its commitment to fostering a more predictable and business-friendly environment.
8 April 2025, 18:06 PM

China keen to set up SEZ in Mongla

China has expressed interest in establishing a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Mongla to expand trade relations and increase investment flows, according to the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (Bida).
8 April 2025, 18:04 PM

China vows to fight US tariffs ‘to the end’

China yesterday vowed to “fight to the end” after US President Donald Trump threatened to further ramp up tariffs, but the EU warned against escalating a trade war as hard-hit global markets steadied.
8 April 2025, 18:01 PM

After Australia food success, Bangladeshi expat eyes investment back home

Eighteen years ago, a young man from Narayanganj landed in Melbourne with a suitcase full of ambition and just a few hundred dollars to his name. Today, that man – Md Shamim – owns 108 Subway outlets across Australia, ranking him among the franchise's largest global operators.
8 April 2025, 18:01 PM

US tariffs: thorn in the side or blessing in disguise?

Causing some trepidation in the hearts of Bangladesh's readymade garment (RMG) sector leaders is the newly imposed 37 percent tariff by the United States on Bangladeshi imports. The move comes just as the economy was finding its feet after a regime change, making it a moment of critical reflection for the industry.
8 April 2025, 18:01 PM