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

Banks asked to hike USD rate for inward remittance

The move was taken to boost remittance inflow
28 July 2024, 12:51 PM

Mitsubishi to join Honda-Nissan alliance

Japan's Mitsubishi Motors is set to join an alliance between Honda Motor and Nissan Motor, creating a tie-up between automakers with combined sales of more than 8 million vehicles, the Nikkei newspaper said on Sunday
28 July 2024, 12:47 PM

Donald Trump may dent but not dethrone King Dollar

Donald Trump says he wants to reverse the strong dollar policy which has underpinned the US economic framework since the early 1990s
28 July 2024, 12:41 PM

Berger posts Tk 324 crore profit

Berger Paints Bangladesh posted a profit of Tk 324.27 crore for the fiscal year ending on March 31 of 2024, a 7.7 percent increase year-on-year
28 July 2024, 12:22 PM

Stocks fall as investors go slow

The DSEX edged down 0.55 percent
28 July 2024, 12:07 PM

Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, WhatsApp to remain restricted

Earlier, Palak accused these platforms of not complying with Bangladesh’s laws
28 July 2024, 10:42 AM

Dhaka stocks fall in early trade

The DSEX lost 0.11 percent in the first hour
28 July 2024, 05:33 AM

Singapore named safest city for tourists, Caracas in Venezuela labelled most risky

Research by Forbes Advisor will be of great interest to travellers who dream of visiting exotic destinations without putting their safety at risk.
27 July 2024, 16:06 PM

All bank branches to open tomorrow

All branches of commercial banks will open from tomorrow to offer banking services for a limited period, a Bangladesh Bank official told The Daily Star today.
27 July 2024, 13:42 PM

Delivery pressure gridlocks Ctg port

Containers got piled up in five layers instead of four
27 July 2024, 13:11 PM

G20 financial chiefs flag global economic 'soft landing', warn of risks from war

G20 financial leaders said on Friday the global economy was likely heading for a "soft landing", but warned wars and escalating conflicts could endanger this outlook, while more global cooperation could make growth stronger..In a joint communique after a two-day meeting in Brazil, finance
27 July 2024, 09:52 AM

More internet disruptions till 6:00pm

Internet connectivity in Bangladesh will face partial disruptions for 12 hours today due to the maintenance of a submarine cable. That comes on top of the country’s already slow internet speed.  
27 July 2024, 05:47 AM

Govt may waive rent for delayed delivery of imported goods

State Minister for Shipping Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury gave the assurance today
25 July 2024, 12:55 PM

Shahjalal Islami Bank makes Tk 167 crore profit in Apr-Jun

The bank made Tk 166.79 crore in the same period previous year
25 July 2024, 11:48 AM

Stocks return from losses in nervous trade

Stocks gained marginally in early trade today, returning from losses it suffered a day earlier.
25 July 2024, 06:18 AM

Container delivery, transport from Ctg port gaining momentum

Online assessment process began Tuesday evening
24 July 2024, 12:13 PM

India lowers development aid allocation for Bangladesh by 40%

The Modi-administration allocated 120 rupees for Bangladesh as development assistance for 2024-25
24 July 2024, 11:23 AM

Waive demurrage charges at ports: FBCCI

It also demanded no new charges to be imposed when shipment begins
24 July 2024, 10:28 AM

DSE turnover drops to 1.5-year low

Turnover hit Tk 159 crore, lowest since January 3 of 2023
24 July 2024, 09:05 AM

Banks see cash withdrawal, bill payment pressure

Banks reopened today after three days of additional general holidays
24 July 2024, 08:14 AM