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

Bangladeshi recycled yarn brand in trademark clash with Swiss sportswear giant

Cyclo vs. Cyclon: A one-letter dispute sparks global confusion
30 January 2025, 19:02 PM

Try it before you buy it

In Bangladesh, shopping for home appliances has mostly been a leap of faith—customers could learn about a product but never experience it firsthand before making the purchase. .But Singer Bangladesh is going one step further by letting shoppers test appliances right on the retail outlets,
30 January 2025, 14:14 PM

Trump’s family business partner wants to invest in Bangladesh

Gentry Beach, the head of a visiting delegation of US billionaire investors, wants to invest in mineral and gas exploration
30 January 2025, 11:25 AM

Barishal replaces Rangpur as the highest poverty-stricken division

Madaripur recorded the highest poverty rate in the country at 54.4 percent
30 January 2025, 09:03 AM

Tax return filing deadline extended again for individuals, firms 

The announcement comes a day before the deadline was set to expire
30 January 2025, 08:07 AM

H&M fourth-quarter sales disappoint due to late Black Friday

H&M's sales in the fourth quarter to Nov. 30 were 62.19 billion Swedish crowns ($5.65 billion), up 3 percent in local currencies
30 January 2025, 07:39 AM

Premier Cement's profit drops 89% in Q2

Shares of the company went up 0.44 percent to Tk 45.3 as of mid-day trading today on the DSE
30 January 2025, 07:24 AM

Meta posts big profit, aims to take AI lead

The parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp saw its net income soar 59 percent to $62.36 billion for the full year, while fourth-quarter profits jumped 49 percent to $20.84 billion.
30 January 2025, 05:56 AM

SoftBank eyes $15-25 bn investment in OpenAI: FT

The report comes after Chinese startup DeepSeek sparked panic this week with a powerful new chatbot developed at a fraction of the cost of its US competitors, dealing a blow to markets.
30 January 2025, 05:53 AM

Dhaka stocks up in early trade 

DSEX gained 11.92 points as of 11:38 am  
30 January 2025, 05:48 AM

Rise of DeepSeek: Why is it a headache for tech stocks?

DeepSeek's success suggests China might not need Nvidia as much as everyone thought
30 January 2025, 04:22 AM

Market-based pricing can cut fuel prices by Tk 10-15 a litre: CPD

The existing automatic pricing formula does not reflect global markets, the think-tank says
29 January 2025, 14:36 PM

Job opportunities shrink in rural areas

A lack of growth in non-farm activities is to blame for the shrink in job opportunities
29 January 2025, 09:39 AM

Titas Gas suffers Tk 523cr rout in Q2 as system loss mounts  

Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company, the state-owned gas distributor, reported a significant loss in the second quarter of fiscal 2024-25, driven by a sharp increase in system loss.
29 January 2025, 08:39 AM

CPD blames high prices on govt failure to curb extortion, hoarding

“Steps taken by the government so far failed to bring down prices of essential commodities,” said CPD Executive Director Fahmida Khatun
29 January 2025, 06:33 AM

Dhaka stocks up slightly in early trade

DSEX gained 1.77 points as of 11:36 am  
29 January 2025, 05:59 AM

Shares of Beximco Pharma, Shinepukur fall after govt announces sale

Beximco Pharma posts 28% profit growth in Q2 
29 January 2025, 05:24 AM

Top UAE companies to invest in Bangladesh

Two major companies from the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi Ports Group and Masdar, have unveiled plans to invest in Bangladesh’s port development, management, and logistics, as well as the renewable energy sector.
28 January 2025, 19:12 PM

Ctg customs to auction off 44 cars

Customs authorities are planning to auction off a total of 44 cars on February 16, including 24 of the luxurious Land Cruiser ZX model by Japanese automaker Toyota, which were purchased by former members of parliament (MPs)..Customs halted the release of the 24 vehicles because the individ
28 January 2025, 18:31 PM

Challenging days are ahead for MFIs: BB governor

Ahsan H Mansur says at a national workshop of the Microcredit Regulatory Authority
28 January 2025, 14:02 PM