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

Central Counterparty denies allegations of operational inefficiencies

Central Counterparty Bangladesh Limited (CCBL) has rejected concerns of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) over the lack of governance and transparency as well as operational inefficiencies at the clearing and settlement company..Instead, the CCBL alleged that its activities are being delayed
24 December 2024, 18:56 PM

First Security Islami Bank sacks DMD

First Security Islami Bank (FSIB) has fired a newly appointed deputy managing director over his alleged involvement in irregularities at his previous place of employment, Social Islami Bank Limited (SIBL).
24 December 2024, 18:27 PM

Shipping adviser angered by slow auction process of Chattogram customs

Shipping Adviser Brig Gen (retd) M Sakhawat Hussain expressed strong dissatisfaction with the Chattogram Custom House for its slow progress in clearing auctionable goods and vehicles piled up in various yards and auction sheds at Chattogram port. He warned that action would be taken if the
24 December 2024, 18:14 PM

Islami Bank MD forced out of office

Mohammed Monirul Moula, the managing director of Islami Bank Bangladesh, has not gone to his workplace since December 19 when he was forced to leave by a group of officials.
24 December 2024, 18:10 PM

Tax return submission deadline extended to Jan 31

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has for a second time extended by a month the deadline for individual taxpayers to file tax returns. 
24 December 2024, 18:10 PM

Beef import challenges dominate BIHA’s end-of-year meeting

Star-rated hotels struggle to meet international guests’ demands for premium-quality beef due to import restrictions and inconsistent supply, threatening high-end dining standards
24 December 2024, 14:38 PM
24 December 2024, 14:21 PM

Dhaka stocks fall when prime index of port city bourse rises

DSEX lost 1.47 points while CASPI jumped 34.6 points
24 December 2024, 12:18 PM

Labour leaders demand emergency fund for laid-off apparel workers

A group of labour leaders of the local garment sector yesterday urged the government to form an emergency fund to provide financial benefits to the laid-off workers, as many are still deprived.
23 December 2024, 18:00 PM

A year of firefighting for businesses

The year began with a national election, saw a mass uprising midway and subsequently progressed through a deteriorated law and order situation. These all had adverse implications for businesses.
23 December 2024, 18:00 PM

UK business morale falls to 2024 low: survey

British business confidence fell to its lowest level of 2024 in December but employers were a bit more optimistic about the wider economy, according to a survey published on Monday, while separate data showed a pre-Christmas rise in hiring and pay.
23 December 2024, 18:00 PM

Govt declares 9% raise in minimum RMG wage

The government has raised the minimum wage of garment workers by 9 percent, according to a circular from the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
23 December 2024, 18:00 PM

How people analytics optimises return on investment

Imagine you own a small coffee shop in a bustling area. Each morning, you observe patterns in how your employees interact with customers. One barista thrives during the morning rush, handling high-pressure situations with ease, while another brings a sense of calm during quieter post-lunch hours, boosting customer satisfaction.
23 December 2024, 18:00 PM

Weather woes to crush India’s sugar production, export hopes

Sugarcane yields in India are declining due to last year’s drought and this year’s excessive rains, which could reduce the country’s sugar production below consumption levels for the first time in eight years, farmers and industry officials said on Monday.
23 December 2024, 18:00 PM

Luxury Western goods line Russian stores, three years into sanctions

Despite a barrage of Western sanctions and swathes of brands quitting Russia after the Kremlin launched its Ukraine offensive, Moscow’s most well-off shoppers are still spoilt for choice when it comes to luxury Western goods.
23 December 2024, 18:00 PM

Garment exports to EU rise slightly

The revenue generated from Bangladesh’s garment sales to the European Union (EU) in the January-October period was 1.43 percent higher than that in the same period last year.
23 December 2024, 18:00 PM

Broiler chicken prices rise in Dhaka

Broiler chicken prices have increased in the capital’s kitchen markets amidst an alleged supply shortage, which traders attributed to a rise in consumption at different events and festivities marking the winter season.
23 December 2024, 18:00 PM

Realtors optimistic about sales at REHAB Fair

Real estate developers in Bangladesh participating in the REHAB Fair-2024 are optimistic about securing sales at the event even though the demand for apartments is low due to persistent higher inflation and other economic concerns.
23 December 2024, 18:00 PM

Union leaders demand emergency fund for laid-off RMG workers

They made the demand in a meeting with the Labour Reform Commission
23 December 2024, 15:06 PM

Honda and Nissan start merger talks in historic pivot

The integration would create the world's third-largest auto group by vehicle sales after Toyota and Volkswagen. I
23 December 2024, 10:46 AM