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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

Edible oil crisis to be resolved soon

The temporary crisis in the edible oil market will be resolved within a few days, Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin said yesterday.
10 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Unclaimed import boxes clog 18% of Ctg port capacity

Around 200,000 tonnes of imported goods, stuffed in 9,644 containers, have been abandoned at Chattogram port for years – occupying 18 percent of its capacity, as customs officials point the finger at lengthy auction processes for the backlog.
10 February 2025, 18:00 PM

BB keeps policy stance tight to tame inflation

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has maintained its tight monetary policy stance for the second half of the current fiscal year (FY) 2024-25 to tame the stubbornly high inflation. 
10 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Trump to impose new 25% tariff on US steel, aluminum imports

US President Donald Trump plans to impose 25-percent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Monday, prompting the threat of retaliation from Europe and a warning from China that there were no winners in a trade war.
10 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Default loans may exceed 30% by June

The banking sector continues to face challenges, including rising non-performing loans (NPLs), which are likely to exceed 30 percent of total outstanding loans by June this year, raising serious concerns, said Bangladesh Bank (BB).
10 February 2025, 18:00 PM

NBR revokes tax benefits of Shuchona Foundation

The non-profit organisation was established by Sheikh Hasina's daughter Saima Wazed Putul
10 February 2025, 14:51 PM

Gold prices set to hit Tk 150,000 for the first time

From tomorrow, a bhori of 22-carat gold will cost Tk 149,812
10 February 2025, 14:38 PM

EBL partners with CDA to streamline toll collection for Ctg elevated expressway

Chattogram Development Authority (CDA) signed a partnership agreement with Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) to enhance toll collection efficiency and financial transparency..Under the agreement, EBL will manage toll collection and deposit services for the newly inaugurated Shaheed Wasim Akram Flyove
10 February 2025, 14:26 PM

Edible oil’s ‘temporary’ crisis will be resolved soon: commerce adviser

Sk Bashir Uddin visits and inspects the production activities of Daulatpur Jute Mill in Khulna
10 February 2025, 13:46 PM

Default loans likely to exceed 30%, raising serious concerns: BB

The BB highlighted the growing concerns in the monetary policy for the Jan-Jun of 2025
10 February 2025, 13:23 PM

Meandering through tricky lanes

This objective is challenging but achievable, particularly if supply-side inflation pressures are mitigated.
10 February 2025, 13:15 PM

Contractionary stance will hamper private sector growth: Dhaka Chamber

A more flexible and balanced monetary policy should be there, the trade body says
10 February 2025, 12:43 PM

13 non-life insurers fined Tk 55 lakh for excessive management expenses

Eight were fined Tk 5 lakh each and five Tk 3 lakh each
10 February 2025, 10:42 AM

Bangladesh Bank sees stable exchange rate amid balance of payment improvement

This stability is anticipated to curb volatility in domestic commodity prices and bolster overall economic resilience.
10 February 2025, 10:20 AM

Economic outlook for FY25 not very optimistic: BB

GDP growth is expected to bounce back to 6% in FY26
10 February 2025, 09:56 AM

Economy poised to encounter substantial hurdles in H2 of FY25: BB

Despite various monetary and fiscal tightening measures, inflation has remained persistently high, staying above 10 percent
10 February 2025, 09:10 AM

BB keeps policy rate unchanged as inflation begins to ease

The central bank said it would keep its key policy rate unchanged at 10 percent for the January-June period of 2025
10 February 2025, 09:06 AM

Pacific Casuals shuts two factories amid workers’ unrest

The factory management issued a notice yesterday after workers stopped working and began demonstrating inside the factory premises
10 February 2025, 07:55 AM

Plastic goods exports growing 

Plastic exports are expected to rise further as global demand increases, said BPGMEA President Shamim Ahmed at its office.
10 February 2025, 07:45 AM

City Bank to issue Tk 800cr bond 

The bond is also planned to support the business growth of the bank, according to a disclosure by City Bank on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE).
10 February 2025, 06:49 AM