Govt to revive stock market with multiple schemes

The interim government has taken a series of steps to restore confidence among investors and reinvigorate the stock market, which has been hovering between 4,000 points and 5,500 points for the last several years.
4 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Three banks agree to merge, two oppose

Among the five Shariah-based banks slated for merger by the central bank, three have agreed to the regulator’s plan, while two have opposed it during separate meetings in the last three days..Those that agreed are First Security Islami Bank PLC (FSIB), Global Islami Bank PLC (GIB), and Uni
4 September 2025, 16:30 PM

Bangladesh Bank buys additional $134 million from banks

Bangladesh Bank (BB) today purchased $134 million from five commercial banks through multiple auctions as part of its ongoing strategy to contain the depreciation of the US dollar against the local currency, the taka.
4 September 2025, 15:08 PM

Prolonged monsoon drives up vegetable, egg prices

Heavy monsoon rains have disrupted Bangladesh’s agricultural supply chain, driving up prices of essential vegetables and eggs across the country over the last three months..A report by the Bangladesh Trade and Tariff Commission (BTTC), submitted to the commerce ministry yesterday, highligh
4 September 2025, 14:36 PM

Dhaka stocks snap two-day rally as turnover dips to Tk 1,338cr

The DSEX lost 17.33 points to finish at 5,614.27
4 September 2025, 11:38 AM

Employers, trade bodies concerned over 20-member union proposal

Concerns raised over enterprise-level union formation proposal
4 September 2025, 10:49 AM

Summit’s Aziz Khan reappears on Forbes' Singapore richest list

Forbes names Khan while he and his family face graft allegations
4 September 2025, 08:33 AM

Govt initiates process to seek investor for Nagad

Nagad to transition into private sector as new investors are being sought
4 September 2025, 06:15 AM

Dhaka stocks rise in early trade

The DSEX gained 4.73 points, reaching 5,636.34 by 11:46 am
4 September 2025, 05:53 AM

Govt eyes 1.5 lakh jobs from Moheshkhali industrial hub

Transformation of the island projected to add $70-75b directly to GDP
3 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Will Bangladesh benefit from higher US tariffs on China, India?

Bangladesh's garment industry sees potential in US tariff policy
3 September 2025, 18:00 PM

5G goes live, but with few phones to connect

Bangladesh's 5G network rollout faces device shortage
3 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Union Bank agrees to merger

Central bank's merger plan accepted by Union Bank
3 September 2025, 18:00 PM

City Bank, bKash, TransUnion get primary nod for private credit bureaus

Central bank approves private entities to run credit bureaus
3 September 2025, 18:00 PM

From jhum to vegetable farming: A new trend in Bandarban

Just a few years ago, jhum farming defined the landscape of Chimbuk’s hillside areas of Sualok and Tongbati in Bandarban Sadar upazila. Farmers cleared forest patches, burned undergrowth, and planted rice, maize, or spices. After harvest, the land would be left fallow for years to recover its fertility.
3 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Slow repatriation weakens our investment appeal

Multinational companies in Bangladesh continue to face obstacles in sending funds abroad, whether as dividends, technical service fees or capital repatriation during exit or restructuring. Though permitted by law, these transactions are often delayed by regulatory bottlenecks, excessive paperwork and inconsistent interpretations by the authorities.
3 September 2025, 18:00 PM

BGMEA urges buyers to source more from Bangladesh

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has called on international clothing retailers and brands to place more orders in Bangladesh, citing the country’s relative tariff advantages over competing nations in the United States..The appeal came at a meeting wit
3 September 2025, 15:01 PM

Dhaka stocks edge up for second day

The DSEX gained 10.69 points to finish at 5,631.61
3 September 2025, 10:27 AM

Dhaka stocks extend gains at midday

The DSEX gained 26.65 points to 5,647 by 1:02 pm
3 September 2025, 07:10 AM

Hit by US tariff uncertainty, exports slip 3% in Aug

US tariffs slow garment exports, contributing to dip in August
2 September 2025, 18:00 PM