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

International Leasing depositors seek BB intervention

The depositors of the International Leasing and Financial Services Limited (ILFSL) have urged the Bangladesh Bank to intervene so they can recover their money.
15 June 2025, 18:06 PM

Five Islamic banks to merge into one soon

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) will soon start the process to merge five Islamic banks into a single large bank, said Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur yesterday.
15 June 2025, 18:02 PM

Sovereign guarantee rules to be revised

The government plans to amend the existing sovereign guarantee guidelines to streamline the process and mitigate fiscal risks if public entities fail to make repayments on time, according to a finance ministry report.
15 June 2025, 18:01 PM

Farm loan disbursement rises in April

Disbursement of agricultural credit by scheduled banks surged significantly month-on-month in April, although it was slightly lower than that in the corresponding period of last year..According to a report by the Bangladesh Bank, banks disbursed a total of Tk 3,239 crore in agricultural lo
15 June 2025, 15:45 PM

Bad loans hit record Tk 420,335 crore

It rose 131% year-on-year as of March of 2025
15 June 2025, 12:48 PM

Four more Bangladeshi garment factories awarded LEED certificates

Three received the highest platinum rating and one gold rating
15 June 2025, 12:25 PM

ICC joins coalition of global businesses for ocean sustainability

The initiative highlights the deep interconnection between land and sea
15 June 2025, 11:14 AM

BRAC Bank to issue Tk 1,000 crore bond

The social subordinated bond will enhance the bank’s Tier-II capital base
15 June 2025, 10:42 AM

Stocks close higher after 10-day Eid holiday  

The DSEX gained 14.91 points to close at 4,724
15 June 2025, 09:58 AM

Bangladesh in ‘intensive discussion’ with UK to recover laundered money: BB governor

Mansur said Bangladesh had requested mutual legal assistance from several countries, including the UK
15 June 2025, 09:55 AM

Disclosing public debt boosts investor confidence, cuts borrowing costs 

Global debt nears 100% GDP; hidden debt, legal gaps demand transparency and reform
15 June 2025, 08:29 AM

Trade resumes through Benapole port after 10-day Eid holiday

Benapole Land Port resumed trading after a 10-day Eid holiday, causing severe congestion
15 June 2025, 07:18 AM

Israel’s strike on Iran sparks LNG supply concerns in Asia: report

Israeli strike raises Asian LNG market concerns; prices jump, supply risks reviewed
15 June 2025, 06:28 AM

Boeing lowers 2044 global air fleet outlook amid supply chain woes

Boeing forecasts global fleet nearly doubles by 2044; emerging markets drive growth
15 June 2025, 06:22 AM

US Fed set to hold rates steady in the face of Trump pressure

Fed to hold rates amid Trump pressure, tariff uncertainty, monitoring jobs, inflation
15 June 2025, 05:33 AM

Stocks decline in first session after 10-day Eid holiday  

The DSEX dropped 3.66 points to 4,705.43 as of 11:18 am
15 June 2025, 05:26 AM

Investors on edge over Israel-Iran conflict, anti-Trump protests

Middle East war, US protests amplify investor unease, market volatility.
15 June 2025, 05:06 AM

Bangladesh to get $250m from WB

The World Bank (WB) has approved $250 million in financing to support Bangladesh in enhancing transparency, accountability, and efficiency across key government institutions.
14 June 2025, 20:52 PM

Stocks slide after Israel strikes Iran

Oil prices soared and stocks sank Friday after Israel launched strikes on Iran, prompting retaliation from Tehran and stoking fears of a full-blown war.
14 June 2025, 19:06 PM

How frequent policy shifts deter firms from going public

If a company gets listed, it will enjoy tax benefits, and this is one of the major incentives for them to go public..However, the government’s frequent policy changes have disheartened listed firms many times, as they faced higher tax rates once they got listed..It gave a clear, nega
14 June 2025, 16:00 PM