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

Against the odds, Bangladesh gains ground in US apparel market

The United States is Bangladesh’s single largest export destination.
30 June 2025, 14:17 PM

Jean Pesme, World Bank's new director for Bangladesh and Bhutan

Jean Pesme assumes World Bank Bangladesh, Bhutan director role; brings vast financial expertise
30 June 2025, 11:13 AM

Stocks end five-day gaining streak 

The DSEX lost 1.38 points to close at 4,838.39
30 June 2025, 11:07 AM

China opposes deals harming its interests

China urges fair trade, rejects US pressure; confirms talks framework
30 June 2025, 08:35 AM

Trade resumes at Akhaura Land Port as NBR officials withdraw shutdown

Trade activities restart at Akhaura port, NBR staff protest ends, financial relief
30 June 2025, 07:14 AM

Investors flock to Europe as bloc's stability contrasts with concerns over US

FDI soars in Europe as businesses shun unpredictable US tariff climate
30 June 2025, 06:09 AM

Stocks down in morning trade

The DSEX lost 9.10 points to 4,830.67 as of 11:20 am
30 June 2025, 05:31 AM

UK-US deal for lower car, aerospace duties takes effect

British exports eye US market as new tariff cuts take effect today
30 June 2025, 05:08 AM

Customs operations resume at Ctg port after 2-day shutdown

Operations have resumed, including both import and export activities
30 June 2025, 04:50 AM

Canada rescinds digital services tax in a bid to advance trade talks with US

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump will resume trade negotiations with a view towards agreeing on a deal by July 21, 2025
30 June 2025, 02:29 AM

Remittance flows over $30 billion in FY25

Remittance inflows crossed the $30 billion mark on Saturday, two days before the fiscal year is due to end, making it the highest receipts yet in Bangladesh’s history.
29 June 2025, 18:20 PM

NBR officials end strike after govt warning

Following a stern government warning and mounting pressure from the country’s top business leaders, officials of the National Board of Revenue have withdrawn their shutdown.
29 June 2025, 18:00 PM

Dollar gains

The dollar retraced earlier losses against the euro on Friday after US President Donald Trump said the United States was ending trade talks with Canada and that he would consider bombing Iran again, denting risk appetite and sending stocks lower.
29 June 2025, 18:00 PM

Trump metal tariffs wreak havoc on US factory

In the sweltering US summer, metal containers decorated with snowmen and sleighs are taking shape -- but tempers are also rising as their manufacturer grapples with President Donald Trump’s steep steel tariffs.
29 June 2025, 18:00 PM

Digital ID overhaul needs local expertise

Bangladesh stands on the brink of a major digital transformation, poised to overhaul its citizen identity system.
29 June 2025, 18:00 PM

Logistics costs remain alarmingly high: DCCI

Logistics costs in Bangladesh remain high, at an estimated 15 percent to 20 percent of the GDP, far above the global average of 8 percent to 10 percent, according to the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI).
29 June 2025, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh needs more time for fully flexible exchange rate, says IMF

Bangladesh is currently going through a transition towards a fully flexible exchange rate regime, and the process may take time, said the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
29 June 2025, 18:00 PM

Trade halts as customs shutdown paralyses sea, land ports

Export and import activities at sea and land ports across the country ground to a near halt, as a nationwide shutdown by revenue officials entered its second day yesterday.
29 June 2025, 18:00 PM

Bond boom contributes half of bank income

The 50 banks collectively earned Tk 39,958 crore from treasury bonds in 2024, up from Tk 27,626 crore in the previous year, according to an analysis of their audited financial statements.
29 June 2025, 18:00 PM

iDE Bangladesh launches private sector engagement strategy

Non-governmental organisation iDE Bangladesh unveiled its “Private Sector Engagement Strategy 2025-2030” yesterday, stating that it aims to promote inclusive, resilient, and market-driven development across the country..The strategy is said to build on iDE Bangladesh’s decade-long track re
29 June 2025, 16:30 PM