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

Economic outlook clouded by inflation, high borrowing costs: DCCI

“In recent months, business sentiment has been significantly affected by inflationary pressures, high borrowing costs, and exchange rate volatility,” said Taskeen Ahmed, president of the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI). 
22 February 2025, 11:05 AM

Govt launches new account verification system to prevent fraud

The system will be implemented in all accounting offices nationwide by June 2025
22 February 2025, 10:15 AM

65% of registered Bangladeshi taxpayers skip filing returns -- what would be the fallout?

As of February 16 this year, only 39.86 lakh taxpayers out of around 1.14 crore TIN holders filed their returns
22 February 2025, 09:30 AM

ICSB calls for reform of Companies Act 1994

He highlighted the role of legal reforms in enhancing investor confidence and business efficiency, encouraging active discussions on the topic.
22 February 2025, 07:01 AM

Japan seeks Tesla investment in Nissan, Foxconn approaches Honda, reports say

The Japanese group behind the plans for Tesla to invest in Nissan hopes the Elon Musk-led company will become a strategic investor, believing it is keen to acquire Nissan's plants in the United States, according to the Financial Times.
22 February 2025, 06:21 AM

Tech, auto, medicines: who will pay Donald Trump's tariffs?

Trump has already slapped additional 10 percent tariffs on goods from China and has also threatened tariffs on Canada and Mexico, plus ordered a study into putting into place reciprocal tariffs.
22 February 2025, 06:15 AM

Trump orders tighter restrictions on Chinese investments in key sectors

The move comes at a time of growing trade tensions and strategic competition between the world's two biggest economies.
22 February 2025, 06:11 AM

Businesses riding the AI wave

Bangladeshi companies are embracing AI to enhance efficiency, streamline operations, and drive digital transformation
21 February 2025, 18:00 PM

ADB-World Bank to provide single set of requirements for joint projects

The lending agencies sign deal to streamline development projects, raise efficiency
21 February 2025, 10:20 AM

Interim govt task force recommends

An interim government-formed task force has recommended withdrawing “excess taxes” on the internet by declaring it a social good.
20 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Gold prices hit all-time high in Bangladesh

Gold prices have reached an all-time high of Tk 154,525 per bhori, making the precious metal more expensive for customers.
20 February 2025, 15:25 PM

NBR eases VAT for supermarket shoppers

No additional 7.5% trade VAT for shopping at supermarkets
20 February 2025, 15:11 PM

Beat the procrastination trap

Is procrastination just a well-choreographed dance with time?
20 February 2025, 15:00 PM

Textile millers urged to adopt solar energy

The Dhaka International Textile & Garment Machinery Exhibition (DTG) begins today
20 February 2025, 14:13 PM

Essential commodity imports surge ahead of Ramadan

Between October 2024 and January 2025, imports of sugar, soybean oil, lentils, chickpeas post double-digit growths
20 February 2025, 13:47 PM

Stocks rebound, post slight gains

DSEX gained 7.93 points to close trading
20 February 2025, 09:57 AM

NBR retracts VAT hike on biscuits  

The revenue authority said it would now levy 7.5 per cent VAT instead of the 15 per cent imposed in early January, alongside nearly 100 other items. 
20 February 2025, 08:37 AM

Trump says trade deal with China 'possible' 

Beijing's foreign ministry said Thursday that China and the US "should resolve their concerns through dialogue and consultation based on equality and mutual respect."
20 February 2025, 08:10 AM

BTRC limits bandwidth imports from India

The move comes through an amendment to the International Internet Gateway (IIG) guidelines, according to BTRC documents.  
20 February 2025, 06:10 AM

US Fed officials worried Trump policies could hinder inflation fight: minutes

The US president has threatened to impose sweeping tariffs on some of America's largest trading partners, accusing them of unfair trade practices and of failing to do enough to tackle drug traffickers.
20 February 2025, 05:25 AM