World breathes sigh of relief as Trump spares Fed, IMF

Global policymakers gathering in Washington this week breathed a collective sigh of relief that the US-centric economic order that prevailed for the past 80 years was not collapsing just yet despite Donald Trump's inward-looking approach..The Spring Meetings of the International Monetary F
26 April 2025, 14:00 PM

Small traders seek easier VAT process for smooth business

They made the demands at a view-exchanging meeting organised by the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) in Dhaka today, according to a press release. 
26 April 2025, 11:14 AM

BSEC extends exemption period for provisioning on negative equity

The time has been extended until the end of this year
24 April 2025, 14:26 PM

Ctg port will earn more if foreign operator is appointed: CPA chairman

Local operator Saif Powertec Ltd is currently operating the port's New Mooring Container Terminal
24 April 2025, 14:09 PM

60% women-owned enterprises unaware of sustainable public procurement policies

BUILD finds in a survey conducted on 40 such enterprises, procuring entities and policymakers
24 April 2025, 12:00 PM

Doreen Power returns to profit in Jan–Mar quarter

The power producer made Tk 18.83 crore in the period
24 April 2025, 10:27 AM

Apex Footwear's Q3 profit drops 40% despite revenue growth 

Revenue rose 36.70 percent year-on-year to Tk 539.82 crore in Q3
24 April 2025, 06:17 AM

MGI denies allegations of misconduct

Meghna Group of Industries (MGI), one of the leading conglomerates of Bangladesh, has denied allegations against it and added that it remains certain that "no investigation will uncover evidence of misconduct".
23 April 2025, 18:28 PM

Why gold costs more in Bangladesh than in India, Dubai

Gold prices in Bangladesh continue to soar, leaving many to wonder why the precious metal costs more here than in neighbouring India or the global trading hub Dubai.
23 April 2025, 15:19 PM
23 April 2025, 15:04 PM

Focus on local tech for revenue automation: TIB

The anti-corruption watchdog also warned against the repeated failure of donor-driven initiatives that have yielded little tangible result
23 April 2025, 11:12 AM

IMF keeps Bangladesh’s economic growth forecast almost unchanged

The IMF projected Bangladesh’s GDP growth at 3.76% for FY25
22 April 2025, 15:10 PM

BTMA seeks duty-free access to US for garments made with US cotton

The association sent letters to the US embassy and an American cotton traders’ body
22 April 2025, 14:10 PM

Bangladesh Submarine Cable’s profit rises 8% in Q3

Its diluted earnings per share (EPS) stood at Tk 2.33 during the quarter
22 April 2025, 06:10 AM

IDLC Finance sees profit jump 32% in 2024

IDLC Finance saw its profit grow in 2024 as the company looks to expand its capital base and portfolio.
20 April 2025, 18:53 PM

Gas price hike, US tariff double blow to industries: experts

The fresh gas price hike has become a major challenge for local industries at a time when they are at risk of experiencing a fall in exports to the US due to the new Trump tariffs, a trade expert said today.
20 April 2025, 18:41 PM

Why was the stock market missing at investment summit?

When a country showcases its potential to attract investors, it should not forget to include its equity market
20 April 2025, 12:59 PM

Two Square Pharma directors buy shares worth Tk 64.58 crore

The company’s sponsor-directors jointly hold 43.44 percent of its shares
20 April 2025, 06:21 AM

Garment exports to US grow 17%

Bangladesh shipped apparels worth $5.74 billion in the July-March period to the USA
19 April 2025, 14:49 PM

Matarbari all set to sign deal for two jetties

The contract will be signed on April 22 under the phase 1 of the Matarbari Port Development Project
19 April 2025, 11:28 AM