Robi’s Q1 profit rises 17.6% to Tk 125.5 crore
However, the telecom operator’s revenue falls 7% in the January-March quarter of 2025
15 May 2025, 13:18 PM
Tokyo, Osaka top trending destinations for summer travel
Mastercard Economics Institute says in its report on travel trends in 2025
15 May 2025, 11:54 AM
NBR officials continue strike for second day
15 May 2025, 10:46 AM
Bata’s profit doubles in Q1
15 May 2025, 10:41 AM
Trump: India has offered US a trade deal with no tariffs
15 May 2025, 08:14 AM
UK economy beats forecast to grow 0.7% in first quarter
15 May 2025, 07:07 AM
Currency unleashed: Handle with care
15 May 2025, 05:27 AM
Currency unleashed: Handle with care
15 May 2025, 05:27 AM
Nissan is rolling out big cuts. Turning around sales will prove harder
15 May 2025, 05:16 AM
Stocks drop as fresh trade news awaited, oil down on Iran hopes
15 May 2025, 05:12 AM
Stocks down for third consecutive session
15 May 2025, 05:06 AM
Robi’s Q1 profit rises 17.6% to Tk 125.5 crore
15 May 2025, 13:18 PM
Tokyo, Osaka top trending destinations for summer travel
Mastercard Economics Institute says in its report on travel trends in 2025
15 May 2025, 11:54 AM
NBR officials continue strike for second day
The protest comes in response to the government’s decision last Monday to form two new wings, the Revenue Policy Division and the Revenue Implementation Division
15 May 2025, 10:46 AM
NBR officials continue strike for second day
15 May 2025, 10:46 AM
Bata’s profit doubles in Q1
15 May 2025, 10:41 AM
Currency unleashed: Handle with care
15 May 2025, 05:27 AM
Stocks down for third consecutive session
15 May 2025, 05:06 AM
NBR staff observe pen-down strike over ordinance
14 May 2025, 20:12 PM
Tokyo, Osaka top trending destinations for summer travel
Mastercard Economics Institute says in its report on travel trends in 2025
15 May 2025, 11:54 AM
Trump: India has offered US a trade deal with no tariffs
15 May 2025, 08:14 AM
UK economy beats forecast to grow 0.7% in first quarter
15 May 2025, 07:07 AM
Nissan is rolling out big cuts. Turning around sales will prove harder
15 May 2025, 05:16 AM
Stocks drop as fresh trade news awaited, oil down on Iran hopes
15 May 2025, 05:12 AM
Boeing April deliveries hit by US-China trade war
14 May 2025, 18:00 PM
US companies fret despite China tariff reprieve
14 May 2025, 18:00 PM
China, US slash sweeping tariffs in trade war climbdown
14 May 2025, 18:00 PM
'Panic and paralysis': US firms fret despite China tariff reprieve
14 May 2025, 08:01 AM
US inflation cooled in April as Trump began tariff rollout
14 May 2025, 07:00 AM
US President Trump blinked in trade war with China. Can Southeast Asia get a break, too?
14 May 2025, 05:06 AM
Trump says 'very strong' trade deal with China will see it 'open up'
14 May 2025, 02:30 AM
Rupayan Group makes capital investment in Bproperty
12 May 2025, 14:17 PM
IPDC Finance’s profit soars by 98.8% in Q1 2025
14 May 2025, 14:47 PM
Pragati Life gets ISO certification for information security
13 May 2025, 14:06 PM
Rupayan Group makes capital investment in Bproperty
12 May 2025, 14:17 PM
Walton unveils new refrigerator models featuring AI, IoT capabilities
12 May 2025, 14:12 PM
ICCB, ADB, ITC hold workshop on SME toolkit
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Bangladesh, in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Trade & Supply Chain Finance Program (TSCFP) and the International Trade Centre (ITC), recently organised a workshop in Dhaka titled “Find and Pursue the Right Standards for Your Busi
12 May 2025, 14:07 PM
Shams Mahmud re-elected president of Bangladesh-Thai chamber
11 May 2025, 14:43 PM
Guardian Life offers insurance services to employees of Red Sea Gateway Terminal
Guardian Life Insurance Limited has recently entered into an agreement with Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT), the first privately funded terminal operator based in Saudi Arabia, to provide comprehensive life and medical coverage for all RSGT employees..Erwin Hazze, chief executive officer o
11 May 2025, 14:30 PM
Dubai International Chamber opens representative office in Dhaka
10 May 2025, 11:46 AM
Eastern Bank to issue Tk 800 crore bond
Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) is set to issue a Tk 800 crore bond to strengthen its capital.
13 May 2025, 18:00 PM
Dealing with financial corruption with zero tolerance
It is a matter of great concern that Bangladesh has been experiencing widespread corruption for many years at almost all levels, impacting the growth of the economy and the country as a whole.
13 May 2025, 18:00 PM
US tariff pause on Beijing puts pressure on ‘China-plus-one’ countries
A new US-China agreement to pause sky-high tariffs on each other is pressuring manufacturing hubs such as Vietnam and Mexico to make their own, better deals with the US to continue benefiting from a “China-plus-one” strategy by global producers.
13 May 2025, 18:00 PM
Political parties call for policy reforms to restore investor confidence
A diverse group of political parties yesterday called upon the interim government to bring about sweeping reforms to investment policies and procedures to restore investor confidence and pave the way for sustainable economic growth in Bangladesh.
13 May 2025, 18:00 PM
Construction of Chinese economic zone gains momentum
The construction of the Chinese Economic and Industrial Zone in Chattogram has gained momentum nearly a decade after its initiation, as Dhaka and Beijing look to strengthen bilateral ties and punishing Trump tariffs prompt Chinese manufacturers to consider relocating factories.
13 May 2025, 18:00 PM
Value for taxpayers’ money: Why it matters
If you visit the Dhaka Medical College and Hospital (DMCH), you will find it difficult to make your way through the crowded corridors between the wards. Patients lie on narrow, makeshift beds along both sides, while doctors, hospital staff, visitors, and treatment seekers shuffle through the chaos.
13 May 2025, 18:00 PM
BB to adopt more flexible exchange rate to meet IMF conditions
The central bank is likely to issue a circular in this regard today.
13 May 2025, 18:00 PM
CA office clarifies splitting of the revenue board
A day after issuing an ordinance that dissolved the National Board of Revenue (NBR) and the Internal Resources Division as part of reforming the tax system, the Chief Adviser’s office issued a clarification.
13 May 2025, 15:31 PM
Taskforce’s second meeting held to boost credibility of BBS data
The taskforce is chaired by PPRC Executive Chairman Hossain Zillur Rahman
13 May 2025, 14:51 PM
Bepza secures $480 million investment this fiscal year so far
Today, Chinese firm Qingdao Dongfang agreed to invest $4.5 million in Ishwardi EPZ
13 May 2025, 11:46 AM
Bangladesh edges closer to IMF loan tranche
The payment had been held up over Dhaka’s failure to meet key reform targets
13 May 2025, 10:07 AM
Stocks fall after two-day rally
The DSEX lost 46.97 points to close at 4,874.58
13 May 2025, 10:00 AM
Beyond the split: real tax reform needed to unlock Bangladesh's development
The separation of policy and operational functions is a good step. It reflects international best practices
13 May 2025, 09:51 AM
Finance adviser sees no impact on tax collection from NBR dissolution
His remarks came a day after the interim government issued an ordinance abolishing the NBR and creating two separate divisions under the finance ministry
13 May 2025, 09:32 AM
China lifts Boeing ban after US trade talks: report
Last month the American aircraft maker confirmed that Chinese airlines had stopped accepting delivery of new planes due to huge tit-for-tat levies imposed by both sides.
13 May 2025, 08:03 AM
Dhaka Stocks
The DSEX gained 12.40 points to reach 4,933.96 as of 11:28 am
13 May 2025, 05:36 AM
Most Asian markets extend rally in glow of China-US truce
Equity markets across the world rallied with oil and the dollar
13 May 2025, 05:26 AM
Only 2 out of 6 troubled life insurers share revival plans
The plans were sought by the Idra through letters sent at the end of March this year
13 May 2025, 05:19 AM
Govt dissolves NBR as per IMF proposal
An ordinance published last night disbands NBR and creates two new divisions
13 May 2025, 01:53 AM
Stocks rise after CA’s five-point directive
Dhaka stocks rose yesterday after the chief adviser issued a five-point directive to strengthen the capital market, including plans to sell government stakes in state-run and multinational firms.
12 May 2025, 18:32 PM