First Security Islami Bank removes managing director

In January this year, the MD was sent on forced leave over loan irregularities linked with S Alam Group
15 July 2025, 11:27 AM

Olympic to produce powder drink at Narayanganj plant

The company will purchase machinery worth Tk 92.53 lakh to set up the production line
15 July 2025, 11:05 AM

Piecemeal steps won’t restore stock investor confidence

Simply raising the tax gap between listed and non-listed firms and taking some piecemeal steps would not restore investors’ confidence in the stock market, BNP Standing Committee member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury said yesterday..“Many foreign investors want to invest in the stock market,
15 July 2025, 06:32 AM

Stocks rebound in early trade

The DSEX rose 15.83 points to 5,077.66 as of 11:42 am
15 July 2025, 05:52 AM

Middlemen, extortion push up vegetable prices: report

The dominance of middlemen, a lack of information, extortion, and unpredictable transportation costs have a significant impact, resulting in the high retail prices of vegetables, according to a recent Bangladesh Trade and Tariff Commission (BTTC) report.
14 July 2025, 21:09 PM

Dhaka gears up for 3rd round of talks to avert US tariff shock

Bangladesh will launch the third round of negotiations with the United States Trade Representative (USTR) next week, aiming to secure a more “rational” tariff structure before the August 1 deadline, said Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin yesterday.
14 July 2025, 18:04 PM

Gold price hits three-week high

Gold rose to a three-week high on Monday, boosted by safe-haven demand after US President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on the European Union and Mexico, while silver hit a near 14-year peak.
14 July 2025, 18:00 PM

Investor confidence wavers

While the continued decline in foreign direct investment (FDI) in Bangladesh remains a cause for concern, the first quarter of 2025 showed signs of promise. It reflects growing unease about the country’s investment climate and long-term competitiveness, but also presents an opportunity that can be harnessed through timely reforms and consistent, investor-friendly policy actions.
14 July 2025, 18:00 PM

BFIU seeks bank account details of Islami Bank chair, family

The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) has sought bank account details of Md Obayed Ullah Al Masud, chairman and independent director of Islami Bank Bangladesh, and his family members.
14 July 2025, 18:00 PM

BSTI opens lab to certify halal products

State-run Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) yesterday opened two laboratories to certify whether products labelled halal meet Islamic dietary laws and ethical standards, and whether helmets meet safety requirements.
14 July 2025, 18:00 PM

Chattogram’s garment factories fear fallout from US tariffs

Owners of Chattogram-based readymade garment factories, many of which do business with buyers in the United States, are worried about a US tariff hike to 35 percent set to take effect on August 1.
14 July 2025, 18:00 PM

Ring Shine directors, auditors face action over share scam

Top executives, directors, auditors, and issue managers of Ring Shine Textiles are facing regulatory action after a share placement scandal came to light.
14 July 2025, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh’s tax-GDP ratio lowest in Asia-Pacific: OECD

Bangladesh sits at the bottom of a list of 37 countries in the Asia-Pacific region in terms of the tax-to-GDP ratio, largely stemming from the failure to tap into the potential originating from the steady growth of the economy and a lack of reform.
14 July 2025, 18:00 PM

Taka gains ground under flexible rate regime

Local currency taka has started to gain strength against the US dollar for the first time in several years, as a steady inflow of foreign currency drives down the official exchange rate.
14 July 2025, 18:00 PM

US tariff on Bangladesh: An urgent wake-up call for our RMG industry

The 35% tariff imposed by the US is not a final decision, as discussions are still ongoing
14 July 2025, 13:43 PM

Islami Bank chairman, family members’ bank account details sought

The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit wants the information by July 15
14 July 2025, 13:24 PM

17 more banks team up with govt to boost universal pension scheme

In total, 41 banks have now partnered with the National Pension Authority
14 July 2025, 11:16 AM

Stocks fall for second day 

The DSEX lost 4.6 points before closing the day at 5,061.83
14 July 2025, 10:13 AM

Taka gains against dollar after several years

Taka gains ground as dollar influx rises, strengthening currency after years
14 July 2025, 09:23 AM

Stocks rebound marginally in morning trade   

The DSEX rose 8.77 points to 5,075.21 as of 11:54 am
14 July 2025, 06:01 AM