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

Bangladesh Bank aims to raise $100 million to recover laundered assets

The governor has recently met with leading global litigation firms in London
14 June 2025, 14:43 PM

Team Group MD Abdullah Hil Rakib laid to rest

Rakib died in a canoe capsize accident in Canada along with a Biman pilot
14 June 2025, 13:27 PM

Mahmud Hasan Khan, new BGMEA president

The BGMEA election board also declared seven others as vice-presidents
14 June 2025, 12:31 PM

Dhaka division gets nearly 50% of April’s inward remittance

Remittance inflows to Dhaka amounted to $1.36 billion
14 June 2025, 09:13 AM

Gold advances as Israel-Iran escalation fuels safe-haven bids

US gold futures settled 1.5 percent higher at $3,452.80
14 June 2025, 07:23 AM

US consumer sentiment improves; tariff anxiety lingers

US consumer sentiment rose in June despite Mideast turmoil and economic concerns
14 June 2025, 07:03 AM

US stocks fall as investors pare risk on Middle East clash

Major indices spent the entire session in the red as investors shunned risk ahead of the weekend
14 June 2025, 06:10 AM

Trump approves US Steel, Nippon Steel partnership

Nippon's acquisition of US Steel was held up by former president Joe Biden, who blocked it in his last weeks in the White House on national security grounds.
14 June 2025, 05:41 AM

Repeating mistakes: opportunity missed to make internet better

True reform requires the courage to correct the policy missteps of the past
14 June 2025, 05:00 AM

Israel strike puts all eyes on Hormuz and $100 oil

Oil prices soared by more than 8% to $75 a barrel on Friday on the news
14 June 2025, 04:24 AM

Synthetic footwear exports soar as global demand shifts

Non-leather footwear exports rose 30.25% in the first 11 months of the current fiscal year
12 June 2025, 14:09 PM

Islamic banks’ deposit share continues to shrink in Jan–Mar quarter

Islamic bank deposits declined, dropping to 19.56% of total in Jan-Mar of 2025.
12 June 2025, 11:07 AM

Boeing shares fall 8% after Air India plane crashes

Aviation tracking site Flightradar24 said the plane was a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner
12 June 2025, 10:21 AM

Asian shares stumble after Trump's latest trade threat

Asian shares fell as Trump renewed tariff threats and Mideast tensions grew.
12 June 2025, 05:28 AM

US inflation edges up but Trump tariff hit limited for now

US consumer inflation edged up in May as Trump tariffs ripple; Fed eyes impact
12 June 2025, 05:25 AM

Yunus lauds IMF for its positive role in Bangladesh

The chief adviser takes part in a talk at Chatham House, an independent think-tank based in London,
11 June 2025, 14:27 PM

Where will you still need to submit proof of tax return filing?

To access nearly 40 other services, submission of PSR will remain mandatory
11 June 2025, 12:34 PM

Janata Bank reports massive Tk 3,066cr loss in 2024

The bank’s net interest loss amounted to Tk 3,042 crore last year
11 June 2025, 10:44 AM

Stocks rebound on DSE after recent slump

The DSEX gained 71.17 points to close the week at 4,709.09
11 June 2025, 10:14 AM

The EU can play it cool with Trump’s trade threats

EU handles Trump's trade threats cautiously, playing long game, aiding Ukraine
11 June 2025, 08:28 AM