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

Zara owner posts rising profit despite Trump trade war

Inditex's Q1 net profit rose slightly despite Trump's trade war
11 June 2025, 07:34 AM

Rare earths: China's trump card in trade war with US

Here is how rare earths have become a key sticking point in talks between the US and China
11 June 2025, 05:45 AM

ECB's Lagarde slams 'coercive trade policies' in Beijing visit

ECB's Lagarde warns "coercive trade policies" harm global supply chains; urges de-escalation of tariff disputes
11 June 2025, 05:35 AM

Tariffs expected to lift underlying US consumer prices in May

US May consumer prices rose moderately, with tariffs fueling underlying inflation despite cheaper gasoline
11 June 2025, 05:30 AM

US, China agree on trade 'framework' after high-level talks

But this framework will first need to be approved by leaders in Washington and Beijing
11 June 2025, 05:26 AM
10 June 2025, 15:29 PM

China's exports slow as trade war takes toll

Monday's reading included a 12.7 percent plunge in exports to the United States
10 June 2025, 06:05 AM

US ocean container imports tumble in May as China tariffs take hold

From retailer Walmart to automaker Ford depend on Chinese goods to operate
10 June 2025, 05:53 AM

OpenAI's annualized revenue hits $10 billion, up from $5.5 billion in December 2024

This means OpenAI is on track to achieve its revenue target of $12.7 billion in 2025
10 June 2025, 05:47 AM

Asian markets extend gains as China-US talks head into second day

The advances in Asian equities built on Monday's rally and followed a broadly positive day on Wall Street
10 June 2025, 05:44 AM

US, China trade talks to stretch into second day

The gathering of key officials from the world's two biggest economies began Monday
10 June 2025, 05:40 AM

Commerce adviser blames syndicates for rut in leather sector

Sheikh Bashir stresses need for reform, support to orphans and madrasas
9 June 2025, 16:52 PM

Rawhides sold at govt-set prices: commerce adviser

A special team from the ministry is actively working to ensure that the hides are sold at the government-fixed rates, he says
9 June 2025, 10:31 AM

Gold prices rise ahead of Eid-ul-Azha

New rates effective from today
6 June 2025, 03:55 AM

No tax on donations to siblings

Alongside existing exemptions for spouses, parents, and children, the government has proposed tax exemptions on donations made to siblings as part of its latest fiscal measures.
4 June 2025, 21:36 PM

Ctg port gets 15 new straddle carriers for Tk 124cr

Chattogram Port has added to its fleet 15 new four-high straddle carriers, an essential type of container-handling equipment.
4 June 2025, 21:05 PM

Govt to buy 200 pickups for police

The government approved the purchase of 200 double-cabin pickups for the police and the import of 1.3 million tonnes of refined petroleum products to meet fuel demand in the second half of the year.
4 June 2025, 20:32 PM

Banks see cash withdrawal surge for Eid

Bank branches in Dhaka experienced a massive surge in cash withdrawals and other banking transactions yesterday, the last working day before a 10-day Eid-ul-Azha holiday. 
4 June 2025, 20:06 PM

Tax hike to weigh on compliant businesses: FICCI

The Foreign Investors' Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) yesterday termed reform measures in the proposed national budget "positive" but warned that implementation of certain tax measures may lead to unintended burdens on industries and individuals.
4 June 2025, 20:00 PM

Sonali Bank reports Tk 988cr profit in 2024

Sonali Bank saw its earnings rise in 2024, driven by higher interest income.
4 June 2025, 18:59 PM