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

Nepal wants to take more jute from Bangladesh

Nepalese envoy expressed the country’s willingness to the commerce adviser
16 October 2025, 12:26 PM

Bangladesh, Pakistan vow stronger labour cooperation

Pakistan's Labour Minister Faisal Ayub Khokhar highlighted the need for regular labour dialogue and technical collaboration
16 October 2025, 11:26 AM

Dhaka stocks snap two‑day slide

However, turnover falls on weak investor sentiment
16 October 2025, 11:13 AM
16 October 2025, 07:31 AM

Gold prices extend record rally on US-China tensions, rate-cut bets

Spot gold was up 0.2 percent at $4,217.39 per ounce
16 October 2025, 07:01 AM
16 October 2025, 06:00 AM

Dhaka stocks edge higher after two-day slump

The DSEX  increased 20.93 points to 5,137.44 by 11:34am
16 October 2025, 05:42 AM

Cut inequality, create jobs to strengthen food security

Bangladesh has made significant progress in ensuring food security over the past two decades. Key indicators such as foodgrain production, cropping intensity, and overall availability have improved notably. Poverty levels have fallen, and access to food has widened.
15 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Nutrition becomes luxury for the poor amid high prices

The long queues at OMS trucks depict a harsh reality as Bangladesh continues to struggle with high inflation
15 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Post-merger payouts: Depositors face 6-month to 5-year wait

Bangladesh Bank to issue gazette soon on post-merger payout
15 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Trump threatens to end cooking oil purchases from China

US President Donald Trump slammed China’s halt of American soybean purchases as an “economically hostile act,” warning Tuesday that his country could in turn stop buying cooking oil from the world’s second-biggest economy.
15 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Gold crosses $4,200 for first time

Gold extended its rally to breach $4,200-per-ounce for the first time on Wednesday on expectations of more US interest rate cuts, while broader economic and geopolitical uncertainty also led investors to buy the safe-haven metal.
15 October 2025, 18:00 PM

China brings shipping battle to US capital market

China has opened a new front in the epic maritime battle with the US: the capital market. Beijing matched Washington’s port fees but is targeting entities with American ownership. That might hit major firms with New York-traded stock. How the rules are enforced will matter, but China is showing it will defend its shipping dominance even at the risk of disrupting global trade.
15 October 2025, 18:00 PM
15 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Potato farmers left in the lurch as prices crash

Cultivation of new potatoes also falls; experts blame govt’s poor planning, policy gaps
15 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Port tariff hike sparks ripple effects

The situation would be aggravated by a 60 percent charge hike by the inland container depots
15 October 2025, 18:00 PM

NBR expands customs and VAT wings

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has launched a major administrative overhaul and expansion of its customs and VAT wings to broaden the tax base and boost revenue collection..The Internal Resources Division (IRD) issued a notification on October 14 announcing the establishment of 12 new
15 October 2025, 15:50 PM

Potato farmers hold back stock as prices crash

Cultivation of new potatoes also falls; experts blame govt’s poor planning, policy gaps
15 October 2025, 14:56 PM

BB urges public to stay alert against counterfeit notes

Media reports claim a surge in counterfeit notes
15 October 2025, 14:25 PM

Far East Knitting’s profit rises 4% to Tk 37.4 crore in FY25

However, the company announced a lower dividend for the period
15 October 2025, 13:47 PM