Dhaka Bank MD resigns

The bank's board is yet to accept his resignation, says chairman
17 August 2025, 10:06 AM

Dhaka stocks soar for second day

The DSEX gained 36.72 points, reaching 5,386.97 by 11:20 am
17 August 2025, 05:28 AM

Banks must become tech firms or perish next decade

Global futurist Brett King on future of banking
16 August 2025, 19:42 PM

Internal audit: from back office to backbone

In today’s fast-changing environment, internal audit is no longer a back office function. It is central to how organisations manage risk, protect value and sustain growth.
16 August 2025, 19:42 PM

Go fast for targeted FTAs

Experts cite narrow export basket as FTA obstacle
16 August 2025, 19:41 PM

Exporters confident of beating target if home ground is steady

Bangladesh wants to increase exports by about 17 percent this fiscal year compared with what it earned a year ago. At first glance, the $63.5 billion target looks quite ambitious.
16 August 2025, 19:40 PM

Govt moves to clear Rooppur dues to Russia after US waiver

Central bank seeks nod from Washington after Russia's reply
16 August 2025, 19:37 PM

Dhaka stocks fall for second week

Dhaka stocks extended their losing streak for a second consecutive week, as the market declined in the first four trading days before rebounding on the final day.
16 August 2025, 18:20 PM

Shipbuilding export goal of $4b by 2026 termed unrealistic

Lack of financing, high costs challenge shipbuilding
16 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Egg supply falls short of demand, says fisheries and livestock adviser

Bangladesh's daily egg output of 60 million still falls short of demand
16 August 2025, 11:05 AM

Target for FY26 brings hope but exports remain stuck

The $63.5 billion goal: Can domestic bottlenecks be overcome?
16 August 2025, 06:14 AM

Inside the food baskets of Bangladesh

Modern farming practices reshape Bangladesh's traditional farmlands
15 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Nearly 100,000 taxpayers file e-returns in first 10 days

Around 100,000 taxpayers have submitted their income tax returns online in the first 10 days after the opening of the portal for the assessment year 2025-26, according to the National Board of Revenue (NBR).
14 August 2025, 23:18 PM

Govt raises training allowances by up to 50%

The government has raised the honorarium and training allowances by up to 50 percent for subject-based in-house training programmes conducted by ministries, divisions, and their subordinate directorates and offices.
14 August 2025, 23:05 PM

Bangladesh should align labour laws with global standards: EU

The European Union (EU) has underscored the urgent need for Bangladesh to align its labour laws with international standards, signalling that improved labour rights and compliance are essential.
14 August 2025, 23:04 PM

Dhaka stocks recover from 7-day slump

The DSEX increased 35.91 points to settle at 5,350.24
14 August 2025, 22:38 PM

LDC graduation now will be ‘suicidal’ Business leaders tell govt

Business leaders yesterday urged the government to take initiatives to extend the transition period for Bangladesh’s graduation from the least-developed country bracket for six more years.
14 August 2025, 18:11 PM

Dollar struggles

The US dollar languished at multi-week lows versus major peers on Thursday as traders ramped up bets for the Federal Reserve to resume reducing interest rates next month.
14 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Youthless Bangladesh, brainless future

Arif left for Australia, declaring he would “be a manager within months”. True enough, he now proudly manages the dishwashing section at a bustling café. He even has a team: two other part-timers and an industrial sink. Back home, his family tells neighbours he is in hospitality management, and technically, no one can say they are lying!
14 August 2025, 18:00 PM

US pharma tariffs likely weeks away as Trump plans for Alaska

The announcement by President Donald Trump’s administration of the results of a probe into pharmaceutical imports and new sector-specific US tariffs likely remains weeks away, four official and industry sources said, later than initially promised as he focuses on other matters.
14 August 2025, 18:00 PM