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

Ample supply, slow demand to temper oil price gains in 2025: poll

Oil prices are likely to be constrained near $70 a barrel in 2025 as weak demand from China and rising global supplies are expected to cast a shadow on Opec+ led efforts to shore up the market, a Reuters monthly poll showed on Tuesday.
1 January 2025, 18:00 PM

No bar on suing Nagad as new law takes effect

The Bangladesh Bank can now take legal action against mobile financial service (MFS) provider Nagad Limited over alleged irregularities as the Payment and Settlement System Act, 2024 came into effect yesterday.
1 January 2025, 18:00 PM

Gold emerges as an attractive investment tool as prices jump

Throughout 2024, gold seemingly became synonymous with price hikes amid economic turbulence, a weakening taka and plummeting interest rates on savings tools, making the precious metal a safe bet for middle and upper-middle-income people, according to jewellers.
1 January 2025, 18:00 PM

Businesses’ 2025 wish list is long, but political stability tops all

Businesses hope for the year 2025 to bring about stability as normalcy has started to be restored in businesses following turbulent times both at home and abroad.
1 January 2025, 18:00 PM

Internet shows stark rural-urban divide

The digital divide between urban and rural Bangladesh has widened further in the first quarter of the current fiscal year, with individuals using the internet in urban areas now almost double that of rural regions, according to a latest survey of the national statistical agency.
1 January 2025, 18:00 PM

Taskforce led by Bida formed for semiconductor sector

Bida executive chairman will head the 13-member taskforce
1 January 2025, 15:12 PM

EPL (Export Link) Accessories will invest $8 million in Bepza EZ

The company will produce foam, carton, ploy, gum tape
1 January 2025, 11:47 AM

Bangladesh gets record $27 billion in remittance in 2024

Remittance inflow also broke single-month record in December
1 January 2025, 11:33 AM

Bangladesh has potential to lead in sustainable practices with circular economy model, says ICCB

By recycling fabric waste and fostering second-hand clothing markets, the textile industry can reduce its environmental impact while boosting profitability, ICCB said in its Quarterly News Bulletin
1 January 2025, 11:01 AM

Transport sector records highest worker deaths in 2024

Agriculture sector stood second in the list
1 January 2025, 09:54 AM

Ctg port handled highest ever container in 2024

Record 3.27 million containers handled in 2024
1 January 2025, 09:18 AM
1 January 2025, 08:05 AM

SK Trims & Industries posts Tk 4 crore loss 

It's revenue and cash flow decline too 
1 January 2025, 07:35 AM

Ample supply, slow demand to temper oil price gains in 2025: Reuters poll

The survey of 31 economists and analysts predicted that Brent crude would average $74.33 per barrel in 2025, down from a forecast of $74.53 in November, marking an eighth straight downward revision.
1 January 2025, 07:07 AM

Global markets rode AI, interest rate roller coaster in 2024

Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election gave Wall Street even more of a boost on hopes he will follow through on pledges of deregulation and tax cuts
1 January 2025, 07:00 AM

Dhaka stocks rise on first day of new year

DSEX gains 17.15 points as of 11:32 am 
1 January 2025, 05:58 AM

Experts divided over importance of SMP for telecom competition

Experts are divided over the implementation of significant market player (SMP) guidelines in the telecommunications sector..Some argue that broad implementation is essential for fair competition and investment, while others believe expanding network coverage and creating value for customer
1 January 2025, 05:12 AM

2024: A year of economic turmoil and transformation for Bangladesh

The year 2024 stands out as one of the most eventful and challenging periods in Bangladesh’s economic history. The nation grappled with an unprecedented banking crisis, soaring inflation, and several persistent macroeconomic challenges. These included low foreign exchange reserves, high youth un
31 December 2024, 13:47 PM

BB eases forex rules for uprising victims’ medical treatment abroad

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) today relaxed the limit on foreign currency that can be taken abroad for the treatment of individuals injured during the July-August mass uprising that ousted the previous regime.
31 December 2024, 12:45 PM

China manufacturing activity grows for third straight month

China's Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) was 50.1 in December, marking a third consecutive month of expansion
31 December 2024, 07:09 AM