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

BSEC approves Dutch-Bangla Bank's Tk 1,200 crore subordinated bond  

The private bank plans to issue 1,200 bonds, each with a face value of Tk 1 crore, to bolster its Tier-2 capital under Basel III regulations and enhance its regulatory capital base.  
22 January 2025, 06:39 AM

Dhaka stocks decline in early trade

DSEX dropped 5.09 points as of 11:38 am  
22 January 2025, 05:50 AM

Trump says EU 'in for tariffs', warns of 10% rate on China

Trump, who was speaking to reporters at the White House a day after being sworn in, cited the need to rectify the EU's trade imbalances with the United States while taking aim once again at Beijing over fentanyl trafficking.
22 January 2025, 05:32 AM

Thousands of workers demand reopening of 16 Beximco factories

Thousands of workers held a mass rally yesterday in Gazipur, demanding the reopening of all 16 factories which were shut down within the Beximco Industrial Park.
21 January 2025, 18:00 PM

Potato imports facilitated despite massive price fall

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has allowed the use of nine more customs stations for the import of potatoes, specifically from Nepal and Bhutan, aiming to diversify supply sources and reduce dependency on India..The nine stations include Rohonpur in Chapainawabganj, Sonahat in Kurigra
21 January 2025, 18:00 PM

At Davos, EU vows pragmatism with Trump

A fire at a ski resort hotel in Turkey’s Bolu mountains killed 66 people yesterday and forced panicked guests to jump out of windows in the middle of the night.
21 January 2025, 18:00 PM

Profit of CVO Petrochemical surges 45% in Q2

CVO Petrochemical Refinery’s profit increased in the second quarter of fiscal 2024-25 thanks to a strong growth in turnover.
21 January 2025, 18:00 PM

Gold climbs to 10-week peak

Gold prices climbed to their highest level in over ten weeks on Tuesday as the US dollar slumped following President Donald Trump’s inauguration and investors sought the safe-haven metal to hedge against uncertainty sparked by his tariff plans.
21 January 2025, 18:00 PM

SMEs: Start locally, think globally

Since the country’s independence in 1971, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have played a pivotal role in GDP growth, employment, income generation, and local development.
21 January 2025, 18:00 PM

Asian markets swing as Trump revives tariff fears on taking office

Asian markets saw big fluctuations Tuesday as Donald Trump took office warning he could impose stiff tariffs on Canada and Mexico next month but appeared to delay any action against China for now.
21 January 2025, 18:00 PM

BTRC initiates telecom licensing reforms for better services

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has launched efforts to reform the country’s telecom licensing regime to align with contemporary demands.
21 January 2025, 18:00 PM

Handset production rose 17% in 2024 but challenges persist

Handset production in Bangladesh increased by 17.17 percent year-on-year in 2024, but local assemblers faced significant challenges due to sluggish sales and the rapid expansion of the grey market.
21 January 2025, 18:00 PM

VAT hike to minimally impact goods prices

The recent hike in value-added tax (VAT) and supplementary duty (SD) rates will not have any significant effect on the prices of goods, said Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed yesterday.
21 January 2025, 18:00 PM

Net foreign direct investment hits six-year low

The flow of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Bangladesh fell to $104.33 million in the July-September quarter of fiscal year 2024-25, the lowest in at least six years, as foreign investors stayed away from Bangladesh amid deadly political unrest, labour agitation, and a persistent economic crisis.
21 January 2025, 18:00 PM

SMEs lose credit appetite in economic turbulence

How have local private sector businesses fared in recent years?
21 January 2025, 18:00 PM

Reimagining Bangladesh’s financial ecosystem: bridging the money and capital markets

Monetising infrastructure and shifting loans can strengthen the financial system
21 January 2025, 13:49 PM

Global CEOs believe world economy to improve in next 12 months: PwC

AI and business reinvention will drive future growth, according to the PricewaterhouseCoopers’ 28th Annual Global CEO Survey
21 January 2025, 11:12 AM

CVO Petrochemical Refinery's profit surges 45% in Q2

Increased turnover led to profit growth
21 January 2025, 11:03 AM

Asian markets swing as Trump revives tariff fears on taking office

Markets in Asia and Europe had enjoyed a healthy run-up Monday -- with Frankfurt hitting another record -- on hopes Trump would take a more gradual approach to trade policy, after news of positive talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping added to the optimism
21 January 2025, 06:43 AM

Trump says could impose 25% tariffs on Canada, Mexico on Feb 1

Trump rekindled his threat against the two major US trading partners hours after taking the oath of office -- accusing them of failing to stop illegal immigration and drug trafficking into the United States
21 January 2025, 06:37 AM