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

Card-based transactions soar 228% in five years

Card-based transactions in Bangladesh grew by 228 percent over the last five years amid a growing shift towards the use of plastic money for convenience.
24 July 2025, 18:00 PM

Ordinance issued to transform Moheshkhali into industrial hub

The government has issued an ordinance to transform Cox’s Bazar’s Moheshkhali area into a major industrial and commercial centre, anchored by the establishment of the Matarbari deep-sea port, to attract both domestic and foreign investment.
24 July 2025, 18:00 PM

Private education sector’s contribution to economy rises: BBS

The private education sector has generated employment at a slow rate, yet its contribution to the economy has risen at a higher rate, according to the latest survey report of the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS).
24 July 2025, 18:00 PM

Tariff talks with US ‘not finished’

Negotiations over the Philippines’ new 19 percent US tariff rate are “not finished”, a key government economic adviser said Thursday, tamping down fears over the deal’s potential impact on the agriculture sector.
24 July 2025, 18:00 PM

No degree, no worries

“My grandfather was a Chowdhury, how can I be a carpenter?”—a classic Bangladeshi mindset, where jobs involving tools, wheels, or grease are treated like social demotion.
24 July 2025, 18:00 PM

Alphabet earnings shine with the help of AI

Google-parent Alphabet on Wednesday reported quarterly profits that topped expectations, saying artificial intelligence has boosted every part of its business.
24 July 2025, 18:00 PM

Even 5% US tariff is too much for apparel: CPD

The impact will be especially severe for small and medium-sized enterprises
24 July 2025, 15:04 PM

US, Bangladesh to hold next tariff talks on July 29

If held in person, the team led by commerce adviser will leave for the USA on July 27
24 July 2025, 14:47 PM

BRAC Bank emitted 1,477,468 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2024

The bank released Sustainability and Impact Report 2024 to disclose information about its carbon footprint
24 July 2025, 13:15 PM

20 items generated 37% of Ctg customs FY25 revenue

Receipt also jumped 13% to Tk 77,685 crore when diesel became the top revenue generator
24 July 2025, 11:44 AM

Bangladesh awaits new date to resume tariff talks with Trump administration

Dhaka awaits USTR date to resume final tariff talks with US
24 July 2025, 08:38 AM

Govt issues ordinance to develop Maheshkhali as a major industrial hub

Ordinance establishes body for Maheshkhali's industrial transformation
24 July 2025, 07:55 AM

US, EU trade talks bolstered by Trump's agreement with Japan

European negotiators were hoping to reach an agreement to dodge the 30% tariff rate
24 July 2025, 07:35 AM

Dhaka stock indices show mixed performance in early trading

The DSEX advanced 4.59 points to reach 5,368.54 by 12:08 pm
24 July 2025, 06:29 AM

Trump's first five trade deals

It is clear that these countries made considerable concessions to reach an agreement with the United States
24 July 2025, 03:04 AM

USTR yet to give date for final tariff talks

The Trump administration is scheduled to apply the new tariff rates for the countries concerned from August 1.
23 July 2025, 18:00 PM

Luxury car sales plunge amid political, economic uncertainty

Sales have been nearly stagnant since the political unrest and mass protests of July last year
23 July 2025, 18:00 PM

ADP spending hits 49-year low

FY25 sees lowest development spending, 68% of revised ADP done
23 July 2025, 18:00 PM

Trump agrees to small reduction in Philippine tariffs

US President Donald Trump agreed Tuesday to reduce threatened tariffs on the Philippines, but only by one percentage point, after what he termed a successful meeting with his counterpart Ferdinand Marcos.
23 July 2025, 18:00 PM

The case for reforming minimum tax regime

Bangladesh’s minimum tax regime is becoming increasingly infeasible for several key sectors, especially those operating on thin margins or facing structural headwinds.
23 July 2025, 18:00 PM