Economy saw sluggish growth in March: PMI
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Dead firms, rising shares
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Bangladesh getting smaller hilsa due to aggressive fishing
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Internet may slow for 4 days from today
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Bangladesh stocks jump as ceasefire hopes boost sentiment
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Taka gains as dollar demand softens on US-Iran truce
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Scanner glitch stalls 500 containers at Ctg port
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Time to scale solar power is now
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India central bank holds rates, assesses war
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Airline, travel industries see no immediate relief from ceasefire
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Pubali Bank opens New Market Islamic banking branch in Bogura
Pubali Bank PLC has recently inaugurated its New Market Islamic banking branch in Bogura to provide modern Shariah-based banking services.
24 July 2025, 18:00 PM
Bank Asia signs MoU with Apollo Imperial Hospitals to offer healthcare privileges
Bank Asia PLC has signed a memorandum of understanding with Apollo Imperial Hospitals Chattogram to provide exclusive healthcare benefits for its cardholders.
24 July 2025, 18:00 PM
Prime Bank partners with HATIL for payroll and digital cash management solutions
Prime Bank PLC and HATIL Complex Limited have signed an agreement to enhance HATIL’s financial operations through specialised payroll banking and digital cash management services.
24 July 2025, 18:00 PM
Even 5% US tariff is too much for apparel: CPD
The impact will be especially severe for small and medium-sized enterprises
24 July 2025, 15:04 PM
US, Bangladesh to hold next tariff talks on July 29
If held in person, the team led by commerce adviser will leave for the USA on July 27
24 July 2025, 14:47 PM
BRAC Bank emitted 1,477,468 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2024
The bank released Sustainability and Impact Report 2024 to disclose information about its carbon footprint
24 July 2025, 13:15 PM
20 items generated 37% of Ctg customs FY25 revenue
Receipt also jumped 13% to Tk 77,685 crore when diesel became the top revenue generator
24 July 2025, 11:44 AM
Bangladesh awaits new date to resume tariff talks with Trump administration
Dhaka awaits USTR date to resume final tariff talks with US
24 July 2025, 08:38 AM
Govt issues ordinance to develop Maheshkhali as a major industrial hub
Ordinance establishes body for Maheshkhali's industrial transformation
24 July 2025, 07:55 AM
Dhaka stock indices show mixed performance in early trading
The DSEX advanced 4.59 points to reach 5,368.54 by 12:08 pm
24 July 2025, 06:29 AM
Trump agrees to small reduction in Philippine tariffs
US President Donald Trump agreed Tuesday to reduce threatened tariffs on the Philippines, but only by one percentage point, after what he termed a successful meeting with his counterpart Ferdinand Marcos.
23 July 2025, 18:00 PM
The case for reforming minimum tax regime
Bangladesh’s minimum tax regime is becoming increasingly infeasible for several key sectors, especially those operating on thin margins or facing structural headwinds.
23 July 2025, 18:00 PM
Japan trade deal breaks US tariff template
Everything is up for grabs. That’s the takeaway from the US-Japan trade pact Donald Trump and Shigeru Ishiba revealed on Wednesday. By setting tariffs on US imports from the Asian country at 15 percent, including autos, the US president is handing Japan’s prime minister a decent win but also beating a big retreat on his flagship “sectoral tariffs”. It further complicates Washington’s regime of wildly diverging levies.
23 July 2025, 18:00 PM
Govt approves 18 improved rice varieties for cultivation
The government has approved 18 improved rice varieties for cultivation, 80 percent of which are suitable for the Boro and Aman seasons, in an effort to raise agricultural productivity and enhance food security.
23 July 2025, 18:00 PM
BGMEA urges ICDs not to hike container handling charges
Readymade garment exporters have urged the Bangladesh Inland Container Depots Association (Bicda) to withdraw its recent decision to raise various charges for handling export containers.
23 July 2025, 18:00 PM
USTR yet to give date for final tariff talks
The Trump administration is scheduled to apply the new tariff rates for the countries concerned from August 1.
23 July 2025, 18:00 PM
Luxury car sales plunge amid political, economic uncertainty
Sales have been nearly stagnant since the political unrest and mass protests of July last year
23 July 2025, 18:00 PM
ADP spending hits 49-year low
FY25 sees lowest development spending, 68% of revised ADP done
23 July 2025, 18:00 PM
Govt approves 18 improved rice varieties for cultivation
80% of the varieties are suitable for the Boro and Aman seasons
23 July 2025, 15:02 PM
LafargeHolcim’s profit rises 20% in Apr-Jun
The cement producer made Tk 96 crore profit in the quarter
23 July 2025, 14:05 PM