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
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
Akij Resource plans to launch digital bank
The company will soon apply to introduce “Munafa Digital Bank”
23 October 2025, 13:27 PM
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
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
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

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

Phoenix Insurance to sell 8-storey building

Shares of the company rose 5.9 percent to Tk 28.70 at the DSE as of 12.22 pm
25 September 2025, 06:48 AM

Dhaka stocks gain for 3rd session as turnover hits Tk 340cr

The DSEX increased 53.27 points to 5,445.92 by 12:06 pm
25 September 2025, 06:16 AM

India imposes new condition on non-basmati rice exports

The Indian government has announced that exports of non-basmati rice will now be allowed only after registration with the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), an arm of the Commerce Ministry.
24 September 2025, 20:36 PM

Samson H Chowdhury an entrepreneur who built his empire on ethics and values

Business must serve people: this was the principle Samson H Chowdhury lived by. He saw no conflict between business and ethics, only the possibility of using both as a force for good.
24 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Dhaka stocks climb for second day

The DSEX increased 45.18 points to close at 5,392.65
24 September 2025, 11:28 AM

Rupali Bank to launch new MFS ‘RupaliCash’

The bank shuts down its previous platform SureCash
24 September 2025, 09:51 AM

Vietnam PM seeks new trade deals to counter US tariff impact

He expected exports to grow more than 12% this year
24 September 2025, 07:13 AM

Dhaka stocks slip in morning trade as turnover hits Tk 237cr

The DSEX decreased 7.58 points to 5,339.88 by 12:10 pm
24 September 2025, 06:18 AM

Gold crosses Tk 1.94 lakh per bhori

Gold prices have hit another historic high in the local market, reaching Tk 194,858 per bhori (11.664 grammes).
23 September 2025, 21:38 PM

RMG, textile: Top export sectors among major loan defaulters

Bangladesh Bank report shows RMG and textiles as major loan defaulters; small firms suffer
23 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Apparel factories cut groundwater use with rain, new tech

Bangladeshi garment factories reduce groundwater use to 50 litres per kg of denim from 200
23 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Exports to India via Ctg port soar after land port curbs

Merchandise shipments to India through the country’s premier seaport in Chattogram have surged after New Delhi imposed restrictions on goods entering through land ports.
23 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Remittance share in GDP, imports rises to 7-year high

Bangladesh achieves record $30 billion in remittance inflows, boosting economy significantly
23 September 2025, 18:00 PM

A diagnostic review of large loan restructuring

Thanks to Bangladesh Bank, especially Governor Mansur, I was invited to join the large loan restructuring scrutiny committee set up by the central bank in collaboration with the finance ministry and the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI). Several departments of the central bank also took part regularly.
23 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Mango exports rebound as quality, production improve

Bangladesh sees 66% growth in mango exports, but logistics and high costs remain major barriers
23 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Ruhul Quddus Khan becomes CEO of Unilever Bangladesh

Unilever Bangladesh Limited (UBL) has appointed Ruhul Quddus Khan as its chief executive officer (CEO) and managing director, with effect from November 1.
23 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Policy support needed to boost toy export: DCCI

Despite its potential to play a vital role in Bangladesh’s export diversification, the toy industry is struggling with inadequate policy support, weak infrastructure, and compliance challenges, which stakeholders warn could stall its global ambitions if not urgently addressed.
23 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Pubali Bank opens Tongi Industrial Area sub-branch in Gazipur

Pubali Bank PLC yesterday opened its Tongi Industrial Area sub-branch to provide modern banking services.
23 September 2025, 18:00 PM

H-1B visa war will accelerate AI jobs reckoning

What helps make some American companies exceptional is that they’re able to hire the best talent in the world. Donald Trump’s decision to slap a $100,000 fee on new applications for H-1B visas - used to bring highly skilled and talented workers into the country to work for Amazon.com, Microsoft, Meta Platforms, Apple and others - poses a risk to that equation. But the US president has allowed himself enough loopholes to avoid such an adverse outcome.
23 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Prime Bank Foundation provides financial aid to set up cancer, kidney care centre

Prime Bank Foundation has provided financial assistance to establish the Khalil-Malik Cancer and Kidney Screening Centre in Chuadanga under its corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme, aiming to support free cancer and kidney treatment for underprivileged communities.
23 September 2025, 18:00 PM