Dhaka stocks rebound as investor sentiment improves

The DSEX gained 42.99 points to 5,486.30 by 11:26 am
28 August 2025, 05:36 AM

Govt to adopt multimodal transport plan

The government is moving away from scattered projects and will adopt an integrated multimodal transport plan to ensure cost and time-efficient transport, said Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan, adviser to the Road Transport and Bridges ministry, yesterday.
27 August 2025, 21:20 PM

India’s garment revenue may fall by half: report

Revenue of India’s readymade garment industry is likely to fall to just 3-5 percent in the financial year 2026 (FY26), almost half the pace of last year, Crisil Ratings said.
27 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Govt to privatise Nagad

The government has decided to privatise mobile financial service (MFS) provider Nagad to increase competition in the sector, said Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Ahsan H Mansur.
27 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Islami Bank’s profit fell 83% in 2024

Islami Bank Bangladesh’s earnings took a heavy hit in 2024 as surging payouts to depositors and higher provision expenses dented its bottom line.
27 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Dutch-Bangla Bank to buy Tk 1,016cr building for headquarters

Dutch-Bangla Bank, a listed lender in the country, has decided to buy a building for its headquarters  in Dhaka’s Motijheel at a cost of Tk 1,016 crore.
27 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Anti-dumping duty on Chinese plastics if proof found: secretary

LDC graduation a turning point for local plastics industry
27 August 2025, 18:00 PM

31 banks lost Tk 3,600cr in stock rout last year

Top banks' investment woes highlight behavioural problems among investors
27 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Digital transactions surge, but cash is still king: experts

Lack of infrastructure, trust key barriers to digital economy
27 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Building trust with blockchain

Blockchain. Some hear the word and think of Silicon Valley hype. But if we look past the buzz, we find something else, something that is not just about money or technology. At its core, blockchain is about trust. And in a country like ours, where trust in systems and data is often fragile, that matters.
27 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Dollar firms but worries linger over Fed independence

The dollar advanced against the euro and sterling on Wednesday but investor concerns over the Federal Reserve’s independence continued to linger, potentially limiting the US currency’s rise.
27 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Govt to buy 50,000 tonnes of potatoes for Oct-Nov sale

The entire amount will be stored in cold storages
27 August 2025, 14:49 PM

Stocks fall for second day

The DSEX declined 5.51 points to close at 5,443.31
27 August 2025, 11:04 AM

Bangladesh can offer manpower for Malaysia’s semiconductor industry

Bangladesh-Malaysia chamber sees a $5 billion opportunity for local semiconductor exports
27 August 2025, 08:18 AM

Cashless economy should benefit all, not create 'incomeless' society: Debapriya

Bhattacharya calls for incentives to boost cashless economy
27 August 2025, 07:48 AM

CPA halts fourfold store rent on imported FCL containers for a month

Port authority provides relief to businesses by deferring container storage penalty
27 August 2025, 06:00 AM

Dhaka stocks open mixed on morning trade

The DSEX gained 6.01 points, reaching 5,454.84 by 11:36 am
27 August 2025, 05:46 AM

Final round of FTA talks with Japan begins Sep 3

Bangladesh is set to begin the final round of negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) with Japan next week as part of its push to ensure such deals ahead of its graduation from the least developed country club next year.
26 August 2025, 20:22 PM

Digital bank licence window reopens

Bangladesh Bank has once again invited applications from interested investors willing to establish a digital bank.
26 August 2025, 18:02 PM

India readies for punishing US tariffs

Indian exports to the United States will face some of the highest tariffs in the world this week, barring a last-minute reversal from President Donald Trump.
26 August 2025, 18:00 PM