BFIU seeks bank details of former BB governors, deputies

The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) has asked banks to provide the account details of three former governors of the Bangladesh Bank, four deputy governors and two BFIU heads for the first time in history.
13 August 2025, 18:01 PM

US deficit grows to $291bn in July

The US government’s budget deficit grew nearly 20 percent in July to $291 billion despite a nearly $21 billion jump in customs duty collections from President Donald Trump’s tariffs, with outlays growing faster than receipts, the Treasury Department said on Tuesday.
13 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Summit Power to sell Narayanganj plant

Summit Power Ltd has signed an agreement with Sabson Energy FZCO of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the sale and re-export of its Narayanganj Unit I, a 102-megawatt heavy fuel oil-fired power plant.
13 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Dhaka Stocks fall for seventh day

The benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange closed slightly lower yesterday, extending its bearish run for the seventh consecutive day. 
13 August 2025, 18:00 PM

India reels from US tariff hike threat

Indian exporters are scrambling for options to mitigate the fallout of US President Donald Trump’s threatened tariff salvo against the world’s most populous nation.
13 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Fading female hands in AI era

“They built the brand that put Bangladesh on the map. They stitched our way into export dominance. And now, the very women who powered this success are being quietly pushed out.”
13 August 2025, 18:00 PM

US consumer inflation holds steady but tariff risks persist

US consumer inflation held steady in July, with an uptick in underlying price pressures that could spell trouble for President Donald Trump and his promises of an economic boom.
13 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Onion prices fall in wholesale after import announcement

Government's import plan causes immediate drop in wholesale onion prices
13 August 2025, 18:00 PM

No real relief for the poor

As prices soar, poor and middle-class struggle with rising cost of living
13 August 2025, 18:00 PM

BTRC wants full autonomy

Says partial independence may cause market distortion
13 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Ensure governance, stop violence to attract funds

Foreign investors urge stability, good governance to draw more funds
13 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Shipping corporation to purchase 2 bulk carriers

Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC) is finally going to add two new ships to its fleet after a wait of almost seven years..On Tuesday, the cabinet committee on government purchase approved the purchase of two bulk carriers, each having a carrying capacity of 63,500 deadweight tonnage (DW
13 August 2025, 15:57 PM

Dhaka Stocks fall for seventh day  

The DSEX declined by 1.11 points to settle at 5,314.33
13 August 2025, 10:30 AM

Summit Power to sell 102MW Narayanganj plant to UAE firm

Summit Power signs agreement to sell Narayanganj plant to Sabson Energy
13 August 2025, 10:26 AM

Dhaka stocks extend losing streak

The DSEX declined 4.47 points, reaching 5,310.97 by 12:18 pm
13 August 2025, 06:25 AM

Currency markets brace for US inflation data

Currency markets were in a holding pattern on Tuesday, with traders’ reluctance to make large bets ahead of US inflation data - important for Federal Reserve policy expectations - capping moves after UK jobs data and an Australian rate cut.
12 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Dhaka stocks continue to fall

The benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange continued its bearish trend yesterday, extending its losses for the sixth consecutive day.
12 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Can our firms go global?

Can Bangladeshi companies raise capital overseas? This question is being asked more often as our economy matures and ambitious businesses look beyond the local stock market.
12 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Onion imports to be eased, says Bashir

Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin has announced that permission will be granted to import onions in order to reduce prices in the local market.
12 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Political parties agree to continue financial reforms

Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed said they have engaged with political parties about reforms in the banking and financial sectors, and the parties have broadly agreed to support and carry forward these initiatives.
12 August 2025, 18:00 PM