How youth-led startups are solving real-world problems

From revolutionising education to transforming underwater inspections, youth-led startups in Bangladesh are making waves with bold innovations and creative solutions..The potential and passion of these entrepreneurs were on full display at the Youth Entrepreneurship Expo 2025, organised as
10 April 2025, 02:33 AM

Dhaka stocks snap losing streak

The prime bourse of Bangladesh returned to the positive yesterday after a three-day losing streak, as optimistic investors cautiously channelled funds into select stocks to secure short-term gains amid concerns over US tariff hikes..The DSEX, the benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange
9 April 2025, 18:04 PM

Power producer to sell directly to consumer

Bangladesh is getting into the merchant power generation model for the first time with the signing of a memorandum of understanding between an electricity buyer and seller for a solar power plant. It is a model which allows a power producer to sell directly to the consumers.
9 April 2025, 18:01 PM

Govt approves export of 25,000 tonnes of aromatic rice

The interim government yesterday approved the export of 25,000 tonnes of aromatic rice by 133 companies.. Among the companies, Square Food and Beverage, Pran-RFL Group, Akij Essentials Ltd, and Mother Moon Enterprise received approval to export 500 tonnes each.. Meanwhile, Tanveer Fo
9 April 2025, 14:55 PM

Holcim Group reaffirms commitment to Bangladesh market

Regional head of Holcim Group meets chief adviser
9 April 2025, 13:48 PM

Chief adviser seeks greater collaboration with UK

UK trade envoy calls on Prof Yunus
9 April 2025, 13:06 PM
9 April 2025, 12:34 PM

China’s Handa Industries to invest $150m in Bangladesh’s textile, garment sectors

Handa Industries Limited, a renowned China-based apparel manufacturing company specialising in high-quality knitted textiles, dyeing processes, and garments on a global scale, is set to invest $150 million in Bangladesh..Of the total investment, $100 million will be allocated to the textil
9 April 2025, 11:40 AM

UK firms want to invest $50 million in Bangladesh's stolen asset recovery drive

They expressed interest during BB governor’s recent visit to London
9 April 2025, 11:13 AM

Reckitt Benckiser declares 3,330% cash dividend

Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh) has announced its highest-ever dividend payout despite a fall in annual profit.
8 April 2025, 18:37 PM

Stock indices fall across the board

The stock market in Bangladesh has further declined amid escalating concerns over tariff hikes by the US, which have adversely impacted the majority of economies worldwide to varying degrees and resulted in retaliatory duties.. Since the implementation of the new tariffs last Wednesday, th
8 April 2025, 18:14 PM

Investors seek policy continuity, conducive business climate

Seeing robust potential in Bangladesh, foreign investors have called on the interim government to ensure policy consistency and uphold its commitment to fostering a more predictable and business-friendly environment.
8 April 2025, 18:06 PM

China keen to set up SEZ in Mongla

China has expressed interest in establishing a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Mongla to expand trade relations and increase investment flows, according to the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (Bida).
8 April 2025, 18:04 PM

After Australia food success, Bangladeshi expat eyes investment back home

Eighteen years ago, a young man from Narayanganj landed in Melbourne with a suitcase full of ambition and just a few hundred dollars to his name. Today, that man – Md Shamim – owns 108 Subway outlets across Australia, ranking him among the franchise's largest global operators.
8 April 2025, 18:01 PM

BRICS-backed bank to lend $1b this yr to Bangladesh

The New Development Bank established by the BRICS has planned to raise its lending to Bangladesh development projects to $1 billion this year, a senior official of the Shanghai-based multilateral lender said yesterday.
8 April 2025, 18:01 PM

South Korean businesses set to make significant investment in Bangladesh

A delegation of Korean investors said in a meeting with the chief adviser
8 April 2025, 13:41 PM

Renata launched 13 products in Europe, Australia, Canada, UK in 2024

The pharmaceuticals will be commercialised under Renata’s branding
8 April 2025, 13:12 PM

Stocks show mixed performance amid US tariff concerns

The indices of stock markets in Bangladesh exhibited a mixed performance for the second consecutive day yesterday. .Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) saw a decline, while Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) experienced a modest rise amid growing concerns over a hike in trade tariffs by the US..
7 April 2025, 18:33 PM

Govt goes big to woo global investors

The four-day Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025 kicked off yesterday with the view to shining a spotlight on the country’s evolving investment landscape to global investors.
7 April 2025, 18:01 PM

NBR needs to collect Tk 2 lakh crore in three months

IMF presents target, revises GDP growth to 4%
7 April 2025, 14:25 PM