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

Decision on new wage for RMG workers by April

The decision on whether to formulate another minimum wage for garment workers after making adjustments in line with inflation will be made by April next year.
10 November 2024, 18:00 PM

Shwapno’s Tk 160 beef-potato combo turns heads amid high inflation

A combo of beef and potatoes for Tk 160, introduced by retail chain Shwapno in light of persistent inflation, has quickly gained popularity, particularly among budget-conscious customers.
10 November 2024, 18:00 PM

Govt to take more time to decide on LDC graduation

Bangladesh will take more time to decide on its graduation from the least developed country (LDC) category, scheduled for 2026, Commerce Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed said yesterday.
10 November 2024, 18:00 PM

Custodian to manage Beximco assets

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) took three major decisions yesterday, including the appointment of a custodian, officially termed as a receiver, at troubled Beximco Group in order to prevent its fall and protect the interests of investors, employees and lenders.
10 November 2024, 18:00 PM

Powered by apparel, exports rise 21% in Oct

The country’s merchandise exports grew by 21 percent year-on-year to $4.13 billion in October, mainly riding on increased garment shipments, according to data released by the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) yesterday.
10 November 2024, 18:00 PM

Submarine Cables reports 20% profit drop in Q1

Bangladesh Submarine Cables PLC’s profit declined 20 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of the current financial year as revenue fell while costs went up.
10 November 2024, 18:00 PM

Apex Foods’ profit declines slightly in Jul-Sep

Apex Foods Ltd reported a slight decline in profit in the July-September period, which is the company’s first quarter of the financial year.
10 November 2024, 18:00 PM

Chinese firms keen to produce lithium battery, solar panel in Bangladesh

Chinese investors have shown interest in producing lithium batteries and solar panels in collaboration with Bangladeshi ventures.
10 November 2024, 18:00 PM

Monno Ceramic’s profit plunged 86% in FY24

Monno Ceramic Industries Ltd’s profit plunged by a huge margin in 2023-24 fiscal year, due to declining revenues and rising costs.
10 November 2024, 18:00 PM

Formal sector meets only a fifth of total demand for potato seeds

Says a paper presented at a workshop organised by the Bangladesh Seed Association with the support of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Bangladesh
10 November 2024, 15:59 PM

Cabinet to decide next course of action on Bay Terminal project

A decision on the next course of action centring the Bay Terminal project of the Chattogram port will be taken following a cabinet discussion..Adviser to the shipping ministry Brig Gen (retd) M Sakhawat Hussain informed this at a discussion on the project involving high-level officials at
10 November 2024, 15:44 PM

Shwapno's Tk 160 beef-potato combo becomes a hit amid high inflation

Launched on November 1, Shwapno has sold 70,000 packs so far
10 November 2024, 14:29 PM

BB appoints receiver to troubled Beximco Group

Bangladesh Bank Executive Director Md Ruhul Amin will manage the financial affairs and assets of the group
10 November 2024, 13:52 PM

Directors of 10 firms to face fine for missing dividend payment deadline: BSEC

Nine companies are given December 15 deadline and one November 30
10 November 2024, 13:16 PM

Stocks fall for the third day

The prime index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange shed 0.95% to to end the day at 5,265
10 November 2024, 11:19 AM

Exports grow 21% in October 

Exports value stood at $4.13 billion in October this year, up from $3.42 billion a year ago, according to data by the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB)
10 November 2024, 10:01 AM

Bangladesh to take more time to decide on LDC graduation: commerce adviser

Salehuddin Ahmed also said negotiations have began to sign FTA with Singapore
10 November 2024, 09:52 AM

Trump victory poses challenges for the Fed's independence

The Fed has a dual mandate from Congress to act independently to tackle both inflation and unemployment -- primarily by raising and lowering interest rates.
10 November 2024, 09:06 AM

Bangladesh Submarine Cables reports 20% profit decline in Q1

Higher costs and lower revenue impacted profit
10 November 2024, 08:46 AM

Apex Foods posts Tk 1.25 crore profit in July-Sep

Cash flow increased driven by higher revenue collection 
10 November 2024, 08:41 AM