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
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
Akij Resource plans to launch digital bank
The company will soon apply to introduce “Munafa Digital Bank”
23 October 2025, 13:27 PM
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
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
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

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

NBR seizes Hasina’s locker in Pubali Bank

The Central Intelligence Cell (CIC) of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) yesterday took control of a locker belonging to former prime minister Sheikh Hasina.
10 September 2025, 22:08 PM

Businesses blast NBR over harassment

Businesses face harassment, extortion, and false cases from NBR officials
10 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Spend 60% of budget by Q3, or no money in next quarter

The strict measure has been adopted to prevent the last-minute rush in budget spending
10 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Spectrum price cut may add $45b to economy by 2035: study

High spectrum prices, taxes holding back digital ambitions, new GSMA study warns
10 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Bridging the startup gap

In recent years, many Bangladeshi teenagers have won gold medals on international platforms for their innovative business ideas. But the question remains: can we create an environment where they can truly grow and thrive? This is a crucial challenge for our nation. While our young people are globally competitive, the current system often fails to support them beyond the initial award ceremony. We must bridge the gap between potential and reality.
10 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Apple holds down new iPhone prices amid tariff threats

Apple on Tuesday introduced an upgraded line of new iPhones, including a slimmer iPhone Air, and held prices steady amid US President Donald Trump’s tariffs that have hurt the company’s profit.
10 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Trump urges EU to impose 100% tariffs on China, India to pressure Putin

US President Donald Trump urged EU officials on Tuesday to hit China with tariffs of up to 100 percent as part of a strategy to pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to a US official and an EU diplomat.
10 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Islami Bank’s provision shortfall nears record Tk 70,000cr

Audit exposes deep financial cracks in country's largest Shariah-based lender
10 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Ctg Port Authority signs deals with BIWTA, Navy on container terminal and new jetty

The MoU was signed following a tripartite meeting among the shipping ministry, BIWTA and CPA as well as according to recommendations of a shipping ministry-formed committee
10 September 2025, 16:54 PM

BSEC to fine seven individuals, firms Tk 44 crore for stock manipulation

The decision came from a commission meeting today
10 September 2025, 15:36 PM

Frontier technology institute to be set up at Buet

The Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with and the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Buet) to establish the Institute of Frontier Technology (IFT) on the Buet campus..The agreement is part of the project, titled “Bangladesh
10 September 2025, 15:31 PM

Bangladesh signs first fertiliser financing deal with ITFC

$100 million will be extended under the agreement
10 September 2025, 14:40 PM

Novo Nordisk slashes 9,000 jobs to slim down in fierce weight-loss drug battle

Aims to cut costs and reignite growth after a decline in sales and market share for its drug Wegovy
10 September 2025, 14:31 PM

Bridge collapse halts cross-border trade through Batuli

Traders urge urgent repair of road and bridge
10 September 2025, 13:30 PM

Digital nano loan refinancing scheme extended until June 2028: Bangladesh Bank

The central bank initially launched the scheme in 2022
10 September 2025, 12:43 PM

Renata begins drug exports to Canada

It will sell an oral contraceptive that contains two hormones
10 September 2025, 11:37 AM

Dhaka stocks fall for third day

The DSEX dropped 65.10 points to finish at 5,473.14
10 September 2025, 11:34 AM

Bangladesh far behind global average in financial inclusion

Says Jean Pesme, World Bank’s division director for Bangladesh and Bhutan
10 September 2025, 11:32 AM

Zara owner Inditex second-quarter sales disappoint due to cautious consumers

Net sales for its second quarter were 10.08 billion euros ($11.81 billion)
10 September 2025, 06:19 AM

Dhaka stocks edge up after two-day slide

The DSEX increased 5.33 points to 5,543.62 by 12:02 pm
10 September 2025, 06:06 AM