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

Rice prices remain key driver of inflation: GED report

Rice prices remain a major concern for food inflation as well as overall inflation, according to a report by the General Economics Division (GED) of the Bangladesh Planning Commission.
17 August 2025, 20:25 PM

Dhaka stocks rise for second day

The benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange closed higher yesterday, extending its gain for the second consecutive day, while turnover also rose.
17 August 2025, 18:22 PM

Corporate earnings likely to rebound 40%: CAL

CAL forecasts corporate revenue growth of 16% year-on-year in 2025
17 August 2025, 18:16 PM

Import containers must move same day

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has directed that all import containers destined for private inland container depots (ICDs) or off-docks must be transferred to the designated facilities on the very day they are unloaded from vessels at Chattogram port.
17 August 2025, 18:10 PM

July development spending below 1%

Planning adviser expresses frustration as development spending gets a slow start
17 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Ten non-banks lose Tk 1,079cr in H1

Sector's collective loss hits Tk 1,079 crore as NBFIs grapple with crisis
17 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Money laundering: NBR traces Tk 40,000cr in assets abroad

The National Board of Revenue has found assets worth nearly Tk 40,000 crore in five countries which it believes were bought with money laundered from Bangladesh, said the Chief Adviser’s Office yesterday.
17 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Japan posts modest growth despite US tariffs

Japan eked out modest growth in the second quarter despite painful US tariffs, official data showed Friday, in welcome news to embattled Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.
17 August 2025, 18:00 PM

EU push to protect digital rules

The European Union is trying to prevent the United States from targeting the bloc’s digital rules as both sides work through the final details of a delayed statement to formalise a trade deal reached last month, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.
17 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Cashless Bangladesh is a developmental necessity

Bangladesh stands at a crucial turning point in its economic and technological journey. While the digital economy has grown rapidly over the past decade, most visibly through mobile financial services (MFS), cash still dominates everyday transactions.
17 August 2025, 18:00 PM

US producer inflation highest in three years in July

US producer price inflation bounced in July to its highest reading since 2022, data showed Thursday, with underlying signs that businesses are facing pressures from President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
17 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Logistics costs eat up 16% of GDP

Bangladesh's logistics costs double global average, World Bank official says
17 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Dhaka Bank MD resigns

The bank's board is yet to accept his resignation, says chairman
17 August 2025, 10:06 AM

Thai Government launches Crypto-to-Baht scheme to boost tourism

The initiative "TouristDigiPay" is a direct response to a significant slowdown in tourism this year
17 August 2025, 09:11 AM

Dhaka stocks soar for second day

The DSEX gained 36.72 points, reaching 5,386.97 by 11:20 am
17 August 2025, 05:28 AM

Dhaka stocks fall for second week

Dhaka stocks extended their losing streak for a second consecutive week, as the market declined in the first four trading days before rebounding on the final day.
16 August 2025, 18:20 PM

Shipbuilding export goal of $4b by 2026 termed unrealistic

Lack of financing, high costs challenge shipbuilding
16 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Egg supply falls short of demand, says fisheries and livestock adviser

Bangladesh's daily egg output of 60 million still falls short of demand
16 August 2025, 11:05 AM

US retail sales rise amid limited consumer tariff hit so far

Rising inflation fears persist among consumers
16 August 2025, 06:57 AM

StanChart shares fall 9% after US lawmaker calls for probe

Bank calls allegations 'entirely false'
16 August 2025, 06:36 AM