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

Importing more soybeans from US could ease Trump tariffs

Increasing soybean imports from the United States could help narrow the trade gap between Bangladesh and its biggest single-nation apparel market, according to an American industry group.
28 July 2025, 18:00 PM

EU’s lopsided Trump trade deal will be short-lived

European Union trade negotiators may promptly celebrate the success they have achieved by clinching a deal with Donald Trump. If so, the question should be: If that passes for success, what would failure have looked like?
28 July 2025, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh eyes 10-20% tariff in final US talks

The tariff negotiations are scheduled to begin on July 29 and continue until July 31
28 July 2025, 18:00 PM

Islamic banks fall behind in remittance race

Conventional banks dominate remittance inflow as Islamic lenders face trust deficit
28 July 2025, 18:00 PM

Smart lockers reshaping last-mile delivery

Digital boxes ease product delivery, pickup in Dhaka
28 July 2025, 18:00 PM

Heavy import reliance leaves pharma industry vulnerable

Despite success, Bangladesh's pharma industry hinges on imported raw materials
28 July 2025, 18:00 PM

Robi’s profit doubles in Apr–Jun

The telecom operator made Tk 257 crore profit in three months
28 July 2025, 13:39 PM

Private sector losing edge for lack of uninterrupted quality energy: DCCI

Dhaka Chamber, Sanem jointly organise discussion on industrial sector’s energy efficiency
28 July 2025, 13:04 PM

Dhaka stocks fall for second day

The DSEX lost 22.76 points to settle at 5,332.06
28 July 2025, 11:07 AM

Renata to issue convertible preference shares

The BSEC gave go-ahead through a letter dated July 27
28 July 2025, 10:48 AM

Stock markets boosted after EU, US strike trade deal

EU, US avert trade war; markets rally on global deal hopes
28 July 2025, 07:48 AM

What is the status of US tariff negotiations?

US intensifies tariff talks as August 1 deadline looms
28 July 2025, 06:05 AM

Dhaka stocks rebound in early trade

The DSEX advanced 24.34 points to reach 5,379.17 by 11:54 am
28 July 2025, 06:00 AM

DU set for major overhaul with Tk 2,840cr project

Dhaka University is set to get new student dormitories and academic buildings after the interim government approved a project aimed at the holistic development of the university's infrastructure.
27 July 2025, 18:32 PM

Foreign debt servicing cost crosses $4bn

Bangladesh’s foreign debt servicing bill has crossed $4 billion for the first time, marking a sharp rise in repayment pressure.
27 July 2025, 18:10 PM

Probe high rice prices, says Planning Commission

Spiralling prices of rice, central to the daily diet of millions of Bangladeshis, are emerging as the principal driver of food inflation, defying broader disinflationary trends and prompting calls from policymakers for a deep dive into the cause.
27 July 2025, 18:10 PM

Ctg port introduces digital payment

Chattogram port on Saturday launched a digital payment system, enabling port users to pay bills online anytime and from anywhere, marking a major step towards digital transformation.
27 July 2025, 18:06 PM

Singer to begin trial export of wire harnesses

Singer Bangladesh Ltd yesterday said that its board had approved the trial export of wire harnesses to its sister company Beko Romania, marking the official start of its export operations.
27 July 2025, 18:00 PM

CSE’s futures market may transform financial system

Bangladesh is on the cusp of a major shift in its financial sector as the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) prepares to introduce the country’s first exchange-traded, cash-settled derivatives platform.
27 July 2025, 18:00 PM

The debt supercycle has reached its final leg

British politicians know that their workplace, the Palace of Westminster, is in a shambolic state. The 19th-century complex of buildings suffers from an infestation of vermin, falling masonry, leaking water from lead piping, and worn-out electric wiring.
27 July 2025, 18:00 PM