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

MCCI expresses concern over worsening law and order situation

The leading chamber says it will welcome the interim government
7 August 2024, 10:34 AM

Bangladesh economy faces fresh risks from political volatility: S&P

Credit metrics may still support Bangladesh’s ratings if situation stabilises soon, it says
7 August 2024, 09:44 AM
7 August 2024, 08:55 AM

Businesses demand immediate restoration of law and order

The International Chamber of Commerce, Bangladesh wants safety of production units
7 August 2024, 07:36 AM

Stocks jump for second consecutive day

The DSEX surged 1.2% until 11.50am
7 August 2024, 06:12 AM

Deputy governors abandon offices as protests flare up at Bangladesh Bank

Deputy Governor Kazi Sayedur Rahman resigns, while others are on the way out
7 August 2024, 05:23 AM

‘We had to save our jobs’

A deputy governor of Bangladesh Bank yesterday said they often had to turn a blind eye towards irregularities as they have limited capacity to fight against politically influential people who bring about such malpractices.
6 August 2024, 18:00 PM

Garment factories to reopen today

Garment factory owners yesterday decided to reopen their production units from today to ensure timely shipments as they are facing pressure from international clothing retailers and brands.
6 August 2024, 18:00 PM

IMF says it is ‘fully committed’ to Bangladesh

The International Monetary Fund said it remained “fully committed to Bangladesh and its people” after protests ousted the prime minister.
6 August 2024, 18:00 PM

Goods transport in limbo as operators play it safe

Intercity and long-route passenger transport providers resumed bus services on a limited scale yesterday afternoon amid a lack of passengers, but transport of goods remained largely halted, according to sector insiders, especially with assessment activities halted at three customs houses around the country.
6 August 2024, 18:00 PM

Absence of security affects banking services

Although banks reopened yesterday, a day after prime minister Sheikh Hasina handed in her resignation, overall activities including financial transactions were affected due to security concerns among lenders and clients.
6 August 2024, 18:00 PM

Shop owners on high alert for looting, vandalism

Fearing looting and vandalism amidst the political crisis that culminated in Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation following 15 years at the helm of an iron-fisted regime, many shops and malls in the country were closed yesterday, causing huge losses for businesses.
6 August 2024, 18:00 PM

Stocks see highest rise in 3.5 years

Stocks in Bangladesh witnessed a massive jump yesterday amid hopes of a revival of the market following the exit of Sheikh Hasina from Bangladesh after her resignation from the post of prime minister on Monday.
6 August 2024, 18:00 PM

FBCCI urges quick restoration of law and order 

The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) today urged for the fast restoration of law and order and the revival of economic activities
6 August 2024, 16:08 PM

Business delegation led by AK Azad at Bangabhaban

A business delegation led by the former FBCCI president AK Azad is now at the Bangabhaban to hold a meeting with President Mohammed Shahabuddin
6 August 2024, 14:39 PM

American Apparel & Footwear Association wants quick restoration of normalcy in Bangladesh

The AAFA is the American trade association representing apparel, footwear and other sewn products companies, and their suppliers
6 August 2024, 12:32 PM

Restore law and order immediately: DCCI

The leading chamber wants quick formation of interim government
6 August 2024, 11:13 AM

Dhaka stocks rise 3.77%, a 3.5-year high

BSEC chairman skipped office today
6 August 2024, 10:54 AM

Bangladesh Bank now fully open to journalists: BB deputy governor

The Economic Reporters’ Forum meets BB officials
6 August 2024, 09:52 AM

Islami Bank employees demonstrate in front of bank's HQ

They said they were deprived of official benefits and promotions over the last 15 years
6 August 2024, 07:16 AM