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

Yunus requests Trump to postpone tariffs for 3 months

The chief adviser made the call in a letter to the US president
7 April 2025, 11:23 AM

March PMI points to slower economic growth in Bangladesh

The Bangladeshi economy might have expanded in March, but at a slower pace due to sluggish growth in sectors like agriculture, manufacturing, and construction..The Bangladesh Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) slipped by 2.9 points to 61.7 in March from the previous month, reflecting a slowe
7 April 2025, 11:10 AM

Stocks fall for second day

The benchmark index of the Dhaka stocks dropped 0.16% to 5,196.70
7 April 2025, 10:23 AM

Form task force to address US tariff challenges: ICCB

The task force will help in monitoring the situation daily, the chamber says
7 April 2025, 09:07 AM

Exports surge in March

“Bangladesh’s export sector has demonstrated a commendable performance,” said the EPB
7 April 2025, 08:21 AM

China vows to stay 'safe and promising land' for foreign investment

China retaliated last week against levies at the same level announced by US President Donald Trump on what he called "liberation day".
7 April 2025, 07:55 AM

Foreign investors visit KEPZ as Investment Summit begins

More than 550 foreign investors from 50 countries have registered, alongside 2,500 local participants, to attend the summit.
7 April 2025, 06:32 AM

UK unveils support for tariff-hit auto sector to go green

The global auto sector has been hit hard by Washington's sweeping new tariffs, which impose a 25 percent levy on vehicles imported into the United States
7 April 2025, 05:54 AM

Stocks rebound following govt’s move to tackle US tariff impact

Of the traded securities, 235 advanced, 74 declined and 75 remained unchanged.
7 April 2025, 05:24 AM

Equities savaged as China retaliation to Trump tariffs fans trade war

Trading floors were overcome by a wave of selling as investors fled to the hills
7 April 2025, 05:16 AM

Expedite diplomatic efforts to retain exports to the USA: exporters

Anwar Hossain, an administrator of the BGMEA, chaired the discussion
7 April 2025, 03:01 AM

Poll venue shifted to avert unwanted situation

A group of outsiders led allegedly by a few BNP leaders announced resisting the upcoming election of BSAA
6 April 2025, 19:23 PM

Stocks dip amid US tariff shock

The stock market in Bangladesh reopened yesterday after a nine-day extended Eid holiday, showing a mixed performance as investor sentiment was dampened following the US administration’s imposition of a 37 percent tariff on Bangladeshi products entering the American market..The Dhaka Stock
6 April 2025, 18:41 PM

Islami Bank MD sent on forced leave

Md Omar Faruk Khan made acting managing director
6 April 2025, 14:53 PM

Container deliveries yet to return to normalcy at Ctg port

Chattogram port is seeing a backlog in import container delivery as many businesses are yet to collect their cargo despite five days having passed since the Eid-ul-Fitr holiday..Although the country’s premier seaport remained fully operational during the holiday, the expected benefits coul
6 April 2025, 14:48 PM

Govt initiates talks with US over newly imposed tariffs: finance adviser

He also said, "The impact of the new US tariffs on the economy will not be difficult to manage."
6 April 2025, 11:53 AM

Record $3.29 billion remittance came in March

Remittance inflow posted a 65% year-on-year jump
6 April 2025, 11:26 AM
6 April 2025, 11:21 AM

Stocks dip amid Trump tariff fallout 

Turnover stood at Tk 415.5 crore.
6 April 2025, 10:54 AM

Starlink given go-ahead to operate in Bangladesh: Bida executive chairman

The approval was given last month, says Ashik Chowdhury
6 April 2025, 10:32 AM