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

Dhaka stocks rally for third consecutive day

DSEX gained 21.93 points as of 11:50 am  
21 January 2025, 06:15 AM

Govt to turn closed jute mills into fertiliser storages

Abandoned and closed state-owned jute mills in Bangladesh will be turned into fertiliser storage facilities, according to a senior official of the Ministry of Agriculture.
20 January 2025, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh begins potato export to Nepal

Over the past two days, Bangladesh exported 84 tonnes of potato to Nepal through the Banglabandha land port in Panchagarh, which also connects the country to neighbouring India and Bhutan.
20 January 2025, 18:00 PM

Germany’s Hellmann to buy 40% stake in Summit subsidiary

Germany’s Hellmann Worldwide Logistics International GmbH, one of the world’s largest international logistics service providers, is going to buy a 40 percent stake in Container Transportation Services Ltd (CTSL) to strengthen its presence in Bangladesh.
20 January 2025, 18:00 PM

Policy consistency critical for attracting foreign investment

Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin questioned why foreign investors would be interested in investing in Bangladesh if even local entrepreneurs do not find the country’s business environment conducive.
20 January 2025, 18:00 PM

BB rejects NRBC Bank’s plea to appoint Rabiul as MD

The Bangladesh Bank has rejected NRBC Bank’s application to appoint Md Rabiul Islam as its managing director (MD) due to his alleged involvement in irregularities.
20 January 2025, 18:00 PM

Advisory council undecided on Beximco factory sale

A state advisory council yesterday remained undecided on whether to sell 16 textile and garment factories of Beximco Group, citing that further scrutiny of bank statements was required.
20 January 2025, 18:00 PM

Khulna Printing shares triple in a month despite factory closure

Stocks of Khulna Printing & Packaging Ltd (KPPL) tripled in the past month despite the facts that it is languishing as a junk stock in the “Z” category, its operations have been shut for years, and there have been no positive developments about the company in recent times.
20 January 2025, 18:00 PM

Cement sector struggles amid political, economic challenges

Cement sales in Bangladesh plunged in 2024 due to political instability, rising production costs, and the deferment of the implementation of government infrastructure projects, leaving the industry operating at less than half its capacity.
20 January 2025, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh’s power subsidies highest among neighbours despite low use

Bangladesh has the highest per capita power subsidies among its four neighbouring countries, including India and Pakistan, despite having the second-lowest per capita consumption, according to an analysis by the Bangladesh Independent Power Producers Association (BIPPA).
20 January 2025, 18:00 PM

Bank officials can now travel abroad for trainings, seminars

BB eases foreign travel policy for bank officials
20 January 2025, 15:08 PM

BB rejects NRBC Bank’s plea to appoint Rabiul Islam as MD

The bank has been asked to submit another application nominating another suitable candidate
20 January 2025, 14:40 PM

BTRC eases rules for mobile tower installation in border areas

The new directives aim to simplify processes and ensure uninterrupted telecommunication services in these areas
20 January 2025, 13:15 PM

NRPCL thermal power plant begins trial production in Patuakhali

The first unit of the power plant began generating power around 12:30am yesterday
20 January 2025, 12:11 PM

Govt to send teams abroad to get it back

The interim government is going to send teams to Dubai and other tax havens to identify Bangladeshis’ ill-gotten assets abroad and bring the money back.
20 January 2025, 11:45 AM

Investment and collaboration key to deepening Bangladesh-Malaysia partnership: BMCCI

The trade association gave a reception to the newly appointed high commissioner of Malaysia to Bangladesh
20 January 2025, 11:25 AM

NBR considers rolling back hiked VAT on motor garage, services

Following the protest, the NBR held a meeting with representatives of the Bangladesh Automobile Workshop Malik Samity, assuring them of keeping the VAT rate at the previous 10 percent
20 January 2025, 10:34 AM

Forex freedom or illusion?

The central bank’s tight grip has driven the dollar's mid-rate from Tk 117 to Tk 119 per dollar by the end of 2024, sparking debates.
20 January 2025, 08:00 AM

Bitcoin hits record above $109,000 awaiting Trump

Bitcoin surged to reach an all-time peak of $109,241 ahead of Trump's inauguration ceremony.
20 January 2025, 07:45 AM