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

Unit prices of Bangladesh’s RMG exports to the EU fell in 2024

Bangladesh shipped $19.77 billion worth of apparel to the European Union last year
26 February 2025, 10:34 AM

Karnaphuli Tunnel built for ex-minister’s gain: CA Press Secretary 

“Saifuzzaman Chowdhury’s residence is in Chattogram’s Anwara Upazila, which is an underdeveloped area. He pushed for the Karnaphuli Tunnel project mainly for his convenience and ease of travel,” Alam said.
26 February 2025, 10:33 AM

Stocks fall after four-day rally 

DSEX dropped 14.09 points before day’s closing
26 February 2025, 09:41 AM

Bad loans hit new record, hitting close to Tk 350,000 crore for the first time

Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur revealed the figures at a press conference today
26 February 2025, 08:58 AM

Bangladesh Bank governor’s unfiltered remarks: A cause for concern?

“Mansur is a knowledgeable and well-intentioned governor, but given the sector’s sensitivity, he should exercise extreme caution in his public remarks”
26 February 2025, 08:55 AM

Meghna Petroleum profit soars 66% in Q2

It posted a profit of Tk 163.32 crore in the October-December quarter of 2024, marking a 66 percent year-on-year increase.
26 February 2025, 06:51 AM

Dhaka stocks rising since morning

DSEX gained 6.49 points as of 11:08 am
26 February 2025, 05:19 AM

Govt approves LNG import to address gas shortfall

TotalEnergies of Switzerland will supply the gas
25 February 2025, 19:15 PM

Stocks rally for fourth day

Stock market's indices in Bangladesh rose for the fourth consecutive trading day yesterday, with turnover also increasing compared to the previous day's session.
25 February 2025, 18:19 PM

Weak banks may face closure

Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur’s comment that some ailing banks may face closure drew flak yesterday.
25 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Struggling paint industry looks to innovation for revival

The industry currently has a market size of around Tk 6,250 crore
25 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Singer becomes first to launch operations in Araihazar SEZ

Singer Bangladesh has started the commercial production of home appliances at its new plant, becoming the first company to operate in the Bangladesh Special Economic Zone (BSEZ) in Araihazar of Narayanganj.
25 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Economy shows signs of recovery but faces substantial hurdles

Bangladesh’s economy exhibited a gradual recovery in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024-25, but it faces substantial hurdles, including inflationary pressures, a shortfall in revenue collection, slow public spending, diminished job opportunities and a sluggish investment climate.
25 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Food processors set sights on $2b export milestone

The Bangladesh Agro Processors Association (BAPA) aims to double its export earnings to $2 billion this year, up from around $1 billion in recent years.
25 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Gold eases on profit-taking, tariff concerns linger

Gold prices declined on Tuesday, as investors booked profits after bullion hit a record high on safe-haven demand amid concerns that US President Donald Trump’s tariff plans could fuel inflation and trigger a major global trade war.
25 February 2025, 18:00 PM

BATBC to spend Tk 25cr on printers

British American Tobacco Bangladesh Company (BATBC) has decided to invest Tk 24.90 crore to purchase and install laser jet printers at 36 SMD packing lines in its factories in Dhaka and Savar.
25 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Food processors set sights on $2b export milestone

The Bangladesh Agro Processors Association (BAPA) aims to double its export earnings to $2 billion this year, up from around $1 billion in recent years. 
25 February 2025, 18:00 PM

India may extend import curbs on steelmaking raw materials

India could extend restrictions on low-ash metallurgical or met coke imports to encourage local steel mills to source the steelmaking ingredient from domestic suppliers, two sources said.
25 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Prime Bank provides banking services to Grammar School

Prime Bank PLC has signed an agreement with Prime Bank Grammar School to provide seamless banking services under its specialised segment, “primeacademia.”
25 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Vietnam’s highly vulnerable to US tariffs

Vietnam’s goods exports to the United States accounted for 30 percent of its gross domestic product last year, the highest share among US top trade partners, a Reuters review of public data shows, making the country highly vulnerable to reciprocal tariffs.
25 February 2025, 18:00 PM