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

Cold storage operators urge govt to include potato in social safety net scheme

BCSA urges govt to add potatoes to Food-Friendly Programme
22 July 2025, 05:10 AM

US not rushing trade deals ahead of August deadline, will talk with China, Bessent says

"We're not going to rush for the sake of doing deals," Bessent told CNBC
22 July 2025, 05:01 AM

Stocks mixed with trade and earnings in focus; Tokyo reopens with gains

Equities continue to rally on expectations key trading partners will strike agreements with Washington before August 1
22 July 2025, 04:58 AM

Dhaka stocks rise slightly in morning trade

The DSEX added 2.18 points to reach 5,221.80 by 10:46 am
22 July 2025, 04:53 AM

Govt’s ‘single window’ speeds up trade services

Over 85 percent of the certificates, licences, and permits (CLPs) issued so far through the Bangladesh Single Window (BSW) system were delivered within an hour, according to the National Board of Revenue.
21 July 2025, 18:00 PM

Farmland expands in 16 districts, defying national decline

Bangladesh is losing farmland. There are multiple reasons behind the shrinkage—from the construction of homes and the establishment of factories to the development of other facilities.
21 July 2025, 18:00 PM

Dhaka stock rally for fifth day

The DSEX rose 25.59 points to settle at 5,219.62
21 July 2025, 09:25 AM

Rupali Bank Q2 profit plunges 83%

The bank attributed the decline in profit to a fall in operating income
21 July 2025, 09:07 AM

Nvidia CEO's China charm offensive underscores rock star status in key market

Nvidia chief's China trip navigates US ban, boosts local ties
21 July 2025, 07:09 AM

Dhaka stocks rise for fifth day

The DSEX rose 48.81 points to reach 5,242.84 by 11:44 am
21 July 2025, 05:52 AM

ICDs to raise export container charges by 60%

Inland container depots (ICDs) have announced a sharp increase in charges for handling export cargoes and empty containers by as much as 60 percent starting September 1, triggering concerns among exporters already feeling the pinch from the impending reciprocal tariff by the United States.
20 July 2025, 19:17 PM

No cause for panic over US tariffs

There is no reason to create unnecessary alarm over the 35 percent reciprocal tariff announced by the United States on Bangladeshi readymade garment (RMG) products, Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan said yesterday.
20 July 2025, 19:16 PM

Govt forms panel to review draft telecom policy

The government has formed a committee to review the draft Telecommunications Network and Licensing Policy 2025, according to a notification issued by the Cabinet Division yesterday.
20 July 2025, 19:11 PM

Govt to import 7 lakh tonnes of US wheat yearly

Bangladesh has decided to import 7 lakh tonnes of wheat annually from the US worth about $200 million as part of the government efforts to secure a lower tariff from the Trump administration on its exports.
20 July 2025, 18:14 PM

Payra Port to complete upgrade by July 2026

The Payra sea port is being developed under a master plan, and one of the new features is scheduled to be operational by July 2026, said the Payra Port Authority (PPA) yesterday...The port will enable transshipment for up to 15 commercial vessels simultaneously, said PPA Member (Engi
20 July 2025, 15:20 PM

Commodity exchange to unlock new economic horizon in Bangladesh

A commodity exchange is a marketplace where commodities are bought and sold (physically or through contracts)
20 July 2025, 14:39 PM

Govt will probe irregularities, if any, in Payra port dredging: shipping adviser

A high-level technical probe committee will be formed to assess the matter, says M Sakhawat Hossain
20 July 2025, 13:11 PM

Businesses criticise govt for missed chance in US tariff talks

They expressed their disappointment at a Prothom Alo discussion
20 July 2025, 10:39 AM

Bangladesh delegation leaves for China to attract investment

Bida, Beza officials and bankers from HSBC, StanChart and Citi are in the delegation
20 July 2025, 10:10 AM

Dhaka stocks rise for fourth day

The DSEX rose 61.55 points to settle at 5,194.03
20 July 2025, 09:22 AM