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

Five more garment factories receive LEED green certification

Bangladesh now has 114 platinum-rated, 135 gold-rated, 15 silver-rated, and four certified factories
15 October 2025, 12:09 PM

Dhaka stocks sink for second day

The DSEX declined 80.75 points to close at 5,116.51
15 October 2025, 12:02 PM
15 October 2025, 11:41 AM

Workers demonstrate at two factories in Ctg EPZ

The workers had also demonstrated on Tuesday, according to the officials.
15 October 2025, 11:14 AM

7 ways Bangladesh can tap the global halal market

Bangladesh currently exports nearly $1 billion worth of halal goods
15 October 2025, 10:50 AM

Trump threatens to end cooking oil purchases from China

His comments came shortly after he appeared to soothe rising temperatures between Washington and Beijing
15 October 2025, 07:58 AM

Gold hits record high on Fed rate-cut bets, US-China trade woes

Spot gold was up 1.1 percent at $4,185.59 per ounce
15 October 2025, 06:33 AM

Dhaka stocks extend losses as weak sentiment drags market down

The DSEX decreased 43.04 points to 5,154.22 by 12:20pm
15 October 2025, 06:27 AM

Increased tariffs at Ctg port take effect amid port users’ opposition

This is the first time in 40 years the CPA has made a major revision of charges
15 October 2025, 04:36 AM

IMF projects modest recovery in FY26

The bank, however, noted headwinds from global trade shocks, persistent inflation
14 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Toothpaste, detergents or food: Japanese firms bet bigger on Bangladesh

Investment from the island nation grows even as others wait amid uncertainty
14 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Cap exports rise as buyers look beyond China, Korea

The goods fetched $364.46 million last fiscal year
14 October 2025, 18:00 PM

E-waste could bring $500m a year: expert

Bangladesh generates around 367 million kilogrammes of e-waste annually
14 October 2025, 18:00 PM
14 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Hog plum fuels profits for southern farmers

For thousands of city vendors, the fruit provides a profitable source of seasonal income between June and October.
14 October 2025, 18:00 PM

‘Industrialise first, clean up later’ no longer suits developing nations

UNDP economist says sustainability has become central to growth
14 October 2025, 18:00 PM

New day, new record for gold price

From tomorrow, a bhori of 22-carat gold will cost Tk 216,332
14 October 2025, 16:16 PM

Bangladesh Bank buys $38 million more from market

Total dollar purchase reaches $2.12 billion since the beginning of this fiscal year
14 October 2025, 13:18 PM
14 October 2025, 12:46 PM

National Furniture Fair begins in Dhaka

The five-day 20th National Furniture Fair 2025 began yesterday under the slogan “My Country, My Dream - Decorating Homes with Local Furniture” at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in Dhaka..A total of 48 leading furniture companies and brands, including Akhtar, Hatil, Br
14 October 2025, 12:45 PM