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

Exclusive: Nvidia to launch cheaper Blackwell AI chip for China after US export curbs, sources say

Nvidia plans to launch a new, more affordable AI chipset for China, targeting mass production by June.
25 May 2025, 06:22 AM

Stocks rebound in morning trade 

The DSEX gained 12.38 points to 4,758.80 as of 11:18 am
25 May 2025, 05:24 AM

Bangladesh per capita debt mounts to $483

The amount was $257 in 2015-16 fiscal year
24 May 2025, 19:05 PM

UK freezes assets worth £90m of Salman’s son, nephew

The UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) has frozen nearly £90 million worth of luxury London property owned by two individuals linked to former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, according to the British daily The Guardian.
24 May 2025, 18:19 PM

Culture of impunity the main scourge of stock market

The primary crisis plaguing the stock market is a culture of impunity, which has severely affected numerous investors. As such, public confidence cannot be restored without enforcing punitive measures against manipulators and ensuring good governance, said Debapriya Bhattacharya, a distinguished fellow at the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).
24 May 2025, 18:06 PM

Fareast islami life sells vehicles, cuts jobs to reduce costs

Fareast Islami Life Insurance Company Limited is selling its vehicles and slashing its workforce in a desperate effort to cut costs and counter a deepening financial crisis.
24 May 2025, 18:05 PM

London property freeze encouraging

The freezing of nearly £90 million worth of luxury property in London, linked to two associates of the country’s deposed prime minister, has offered a sense of accomplishment to Bangladeshi authorities.
24 May 2025, 18:04 PM

Procurement law revised to cut graft, boost transparency

Scrapping the price range cap for bids, making e-GP mandatory for all public procurement and allowing NGOs to compete for tenders, the government has overhauled the public procurement law.
24 May 2025, 18:04 PM

Top earners face 30% tax again as inequality rises

After five years, the income tax rate for the highest bracket is likely to revert to 30 percent in the upcoming fiscal year as part of the government’s efforts to address growing inequality — an issue that is among the country’s major economic concerns.
24 May 2025, 18:04 PM

Trade activities disrupted as taxmen abstain from work

The country’s overseas trade activities have been severely disrupted as officials of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) continued their protest, which began on May 14 in response to an ordinance abolishing the revenue authority two days prior.
24 May 2025, 18:03 PM

Atlas to launch electric bike

Atlas Bangladesh Ltd (ABL) has partnered with Chinese electric vehicle maker Zhejiang Luyuan Electric Vehicle Company Ltd to assemble and manufacture electric scooters and bikes under the former's brand name, Atlas EV.
24 May 2025, 18:02 PM

BB may issue redesigned bank notes before eid

Bangladesh Bank is likely to issue Tk 20, Tk 50 and Tk 1,000 notes with a new design next week.
24 May 2025, 18:01 PM

Foreign investors in wait-and-see mode until next election: Amir Khosru

The BNP leader speaks at DSE Brokers Association’s event on capital market
24 May 2025, 12:14 PM

Stocks extend losses for second day 

The DSEX lost 38.69 points to close at 4,746.42
24 May 2025, 10:51 AM

50% of agent banking representatives will be women: BB governor

He also said the digital banking licence policy will soon be revised, and new licences will be issued
24 May 2025, 10:43 AM

Protesting NBR officials observe work abstention

Tax officials nationwide abstained, demanding NBR autonomy and specific reforms
24 May 2025, 08:28 AM

Export diversification, trade policy reform crucial for post-LDC growth: economist

“No country has achieved structural transformation with high export concentration,” he said
24 May 2025, 06:59 AM

Stocks fall in early trade  

The DSEX lost 8.65  points to 4,776.45 as of 11:50 am
24 May 2025, 05:57 AM

Trump expands Apple tariff threat to all smartphones

He threatened with a 25 percent tariff unless the devices are built in the United States
24 May 2025, 02:31 AM

Safety net for workers inadequate: experts

Amid the ongoing structural transformation of the economy, there is a pressing need to design targeted policies that extend social protection coverage to both formal and informal workers, said Abdullah Nadvi, research director at Unnayan Shamannay (UnSy).
22 May 2025, 18:13 PM