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

bKash launches ‘Digital Union’ to enhance financial literacy

Mobile financial service provider bKash has launched “Digital Union”, a year-long pilot initiative in two unions of Cumilla—Jagannathpur and Panchthubi—to promote safe and easy digital transactions at the grassroots level. The initiative aims to expand nationwide.
12 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Chinese exporters cautiously confident despite Trump trade threats

Chinese merchants at one of the world’s largest wholesale markets said on Tuesday they were cautiously confident of weathering a potential trade war triggered by US President Donald Trump.
12 February 2025, 18:00 PM

National Bank holds 40th, 41st AGMs

National Bank held its 40th and 41st annual general meetings (AGMs) on Wednesday at a convention centre in Dhaka. Abdul Awal Mintoo, chairman and sponsor director of the bank, presided over the meetings.
12 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Midland Bank opens branch in Gazipur

Midland Bank PLC (MDB) inaugurated its Gazipur branch at Smart Plaza, Joydebpur Bazar Road, on Wednesday, aiming to expand its banking services in the region.
12 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Southeast Bank organises workshop on trade compliance

Southeast Bank Training Institute organised a daylong workshop titled “Meet with the Trade Leaders” recently to enhance the professional knowledge of bank officials on cross-border transactions and regulatory compliance.
12 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Tropical Homes unveils 45-storey TA Tower on 30th anniversary

Tropical Homes, a leading real estate company in Bangladesh, has celebrated its 30-year journey while unveiling the country’s first 45-storey commercial tower, TA Tower, at an event in Dhaka’s Pan Pacific Sonargaon hotel recently.
12 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Monetary policy is working: CAL Bangladesh

In its latest report released today, the organisation projected inflation will stabilise between 8.5% and 9.5% by June but fall to 6-7% by December
12 February 2025, 16:27 PM

690 dropped from BGMEA voters’ list

Preliminary list now has 1,806 voters
12 February 2025, 14:33 PM

Miscreants attack Nagad administrator hours after ACC drive

They vandalised his vehicle, injured the driver in Dhaka’s Banani
12 February 2025, 13:27 PM

$30 million to be invested in Patenga Container Terminal for four new cranes

The cranes to be purchased from a Chinese firm will be deployed in early 2026
12 February 2025, 11:27 AM

Stocks fall slightly as turnover drops 

DSEX dropped 2.43 points to close trading
12 February 2025, 09:53 AM

Green Delta Insurance profit drops 12% in 2024

Reduced premium income behind profit decline
12 February 2025, 09:24 AM

What are reciprocal tariffs and who might be affected?

Trump's fresh salvo could bring a broad tariff hike to emerging market economies like India and take aim at European Union value-added taxes, fanning tensions with the bloc, analysts warn.
12 February 2025, 07:17 AM

Dhaka stocks almost flat in morning trade   

DSEX gains 1.05 points as of 12 pm  
12 February 2025, 06:15 AM

Govt considers charging industries for water use

The government is considering charging industrial unit owners for water usage and will categorise industries based on water consumption while offering incentives for recycling initiatives, said Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan yesterday.
11 February 2025, 18:35 PM

TCB to sell essentials thru trucks in Ramadan

The Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) will sell certain essential commodities at subsidised rates to low-income people through mobile trucks during Ramadan.
11 February 2025, 18:08 PM

Musk-led group offers $97.4b for OpenAI control

Elon Musk is leading an investment group offering $97.4 billion for the nonprofit that controls OpenAI, marking a new front in his war with the ChatGPT-maker, the Wall Street Journal reported Monday.
11 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Hili land port misses revenue target in Jul-Dec

The Hili Land Port in Dinajpur has reported a revenue shortfall of Tk 43.93 crore for the July-December period of the fiscal year 2024-25, raising concerns over declining trade activity and policy challenges.
11 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Boosting FDI and export growth via ports

FDI is an important avenue for technology transfer, capital mobilisation, market access, and job creation. It has played a pivotal role in advancing the ready-made garments (RMG) sector, establishing Bangladesh as a global leader in the industry.
11 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Trump’s tariff tactics may reshape global trade: analysts

US President Donald Trump’s use of tariffs as a blunt weapon to extract concessions on everything from commerce to immigration and drug trafficking could redraw global trading norms, analysts say.
11 February 2025, 18:00 PM