Govt’s domestic borrowing surpasses target by Tk 2,000cr

Despite underspending its budget, the government borrowed more from domestic sources than planned in the last fiscal year (FY), as revenue collection shortfalls, waning foreign aid, and rising interest costs forced it to plug a widening gap.
8 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Harassment, corruption two ‘national diseases’

Bangladesh must confront harassment as fiercely as corruption if the country is to accelerate its economic momentum, said Hossain Zillur Rahman, former adviser to the caretaker government.
8 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Gold price keeps breaking record

From tomorrow, each bhori of 22-carat gold will cost Tk 182,809
8 September 2025, 15:21 PM

Tension again over polls of shipping agents’ association

Several aspirants denied submission of nomination papers
8 September 2025, 15:12 PM

Businesses want removal of Ctg Chamber administrator

They made the call from a rally under the banner of Anti-Discrimination Businesses Forum
8 September 2025, 13:37 PM

Biman cuts Jeddah flights from Ctg despite high demand

Move sparks anger among Umrah pilgrims and travel agents as foreign carriers step in to fill the gap
8 September 2025, 12:20 PM

Buyer-Seller Summit 2025 begins in Dhaka

SME Foundation organised the two-day event
8 September 2025, 12:10 PM

Oasis Accessories to Invest $4.8m in Bepza Economic Zone

The company will annually produce 1 million pieces of carton boxes, 42 million polybags, and 1 million metres of foam
8 September 2025, 11:25 AM

Govt allows 1,200 tonnes of hilsa export to India

The government has issued a notification allowing the export of hilsa to India ahead of this year’s Durga Puja.
8 September 2025, 11:14 AM

Dhaka stocks end lower

The DSEX dropped 8.56 points to finish at 5,627.59
8 September 2025, 10:57 AM

Gold hits all-time high

The new rates take effect across the country today
8 September 2025, 06:40 AM

Mixed market breadth as Dhaka stocks rise in morning trade

The DSEX gained 4.51 points to 5,640.66 by 11:52 am
8 September 2025, 05:58 AM

Largest Islamic bank in the making

The five banks slated for consolidation are First Security Islami Bank, Union Bank, Global Islami Bank, Social Islami Bank and Exim Bank.
7 September 2025, 18:14 PM

Confidence Cement to sell subsidiary to sister company

Confidence Cement PLC has announced plans to sell its entire stake in its Dhaka-based subsidiary to Confidence Power Holdings Ltd, citing a combination of financial obligations, strategic restructuring, and market headwinds in the cement sector.
7 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Tesla’s Musk pay scheme mixes two kinds of madness

Elon Musk really does do things no one else has. Chief among them: squeeze unprecedented paychecks from electric-car maker Tesla. On Friday, the company’s board proposed to award its CEO up to $1 trillion in stock. Becoming the world’s first trillionaire requires hitting goals that range from eyebrow-raising to eyeball-popping. It’s also an example of Tesla’s bizarre governance.
7 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Dhaka stocks rebound

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) closed trading higher yesterday, rebounding from the previous day’s losses, while turnover—the combined value of shares bought and sold—also rose.
7 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Reserves fall to $25.3b after ACU payment

Bangladesh’s foreign exchange reserves fell to $25.30 billion yesterday, according to the International Monetary Fund’s calculation, after the country cleared $1.50 billion in import bills under the Asian Clearing Union (ACU).
7 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Govt to form expert panel for trade talks

Bangladesh will form an expert panel for negotiations as the country seeks to sign deals with major trading partners ahead of its graduation to a developing nation from the least developed country (LDC) category.
7 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Gold nears record $3,600 in global market

Gold’s powerful rally took on fresh legs on Friday, with prices just cents away from $3,600 per ounce, as weak US jobs data further raised expectations for bullion-supportive Federal Reserve rate cuts.
7 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Inflation drops to 3-year low, but food costs remain high

Consumer prices eased in August, reaching their lowest point in more than three years. Yet households faced higher food bills compared with July, at a time when shrinking purchasing power and declining jobs are squeezing many households.
7 September 2025, 18:00 PM