Trump's policies prompt BoE to scrutinize banks' dollar dependence

The DSEX rose 53.36 points to reach 5,185.84 by 11:18 am

Asian Ceramics Technology 50 Forum – Dhaka held in the capital

At a DCCI discussion, stakeholders call for an integrated framework for market supervision

The DSEX surged 64.44 points to close the week at 5,132.48

It is the first potent product facility in Bangladesh with the European Union Good Manufacturing Practice approval

The new policy could damage morale and lead to long-term instability in the institution, they say

He stressed the media’s role in fostering inclusive democracy

Beijing confident of economic rebound, targets consumption amid global woes

In April the IMF slashed its growth forecasts for the United States, China and most countries, citing the impact of U.S. tariffs

The overall optimism was fueled by data suggesting the US economy was still well

The move comes just over two weeks after the revenue authority imposed the tax to increase collection

The benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange closed higher yesterday, extending its gains for the third consecutive session.

The United States is very close to a trade deal with India, while an agreement could possibly be reached with Europe as well, but it is too soon to say whether a deal can be agreed with Canada, President Donald Trump said in an interview aired on Real America’s Voice on Wednesday.

Two shoe salesmen were sent to a remote village to assess the market. The first returned, visibly deflated. “Hopeless! No one wears shoes there,” he said. The second came back beaming, saying, “Amazing! No one wears shoes there!” Same village, same people, same situation, different perspectives. One saw zero demand, the other saw untapped potential.

Chinese state firm employee Zhang Jinming makes up for a 24 percent cut to his salary by delivering food for three hours every night after work and on weekends - and hopes he can avoid awkward encounters with colleagues.

Leading shipbuilder Western Marine Shipyard Limited delivered two high-powered tugboats to a buyer in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) yesterday.

The government’s total outstanding debt increased to nearly Tk 20 lakh crore by March 2025, intensifying the pressure of debt servicing on the national budget.

Bangladesh and Vietnam will drive global cotton trade over the next decade as mills increase their use of it in making yarn for export-oriented garments, said a recent global report.

Bangladesh urgently needs an “Agricultural Price Commission” to ensure fair prices for farmers and stabilise the country’s largest employment sector, agriculture experts and policymakers said yesterday.