Private firms to buy bad loans, take over companies
26 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Debt repayment a major challenge, says Khosru
26 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Business leaders oppose 0.2% AIT on retail supplies
26 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
ADP spending in Jul-May lowest in 5 years
26 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
PM invites China firms to join Bangladesh’s growth story
26 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
BB steps up Bangla QR push
26 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Cargo villages should be built outside airports
26 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Sreemangal BSCIC estate draws just one factory in 7 years
26 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
The orphan CEO
26 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Column
Sanem flags budget imbalance between power, energy divisions
26 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Smart logistics key to Bangladesh’s post-LDC competitiveness
Industry stakeholders say at a roundtable organised by The Daily Star today
19 August 2025, 08:24 AM
Dhaka stocks open lower in morning trade
The DSEX declined 10.07 points, reaching 5,409.83 by 11:14 am
19 August 2025, 05:23 AM
HSBC to honour exporters
HSBC Bangladesh will recognise exporters for their role in driving economic growth and strengthening the country's presence in global trade.
18 August 2025, 22:25 PM
Potato paradox
Despite bumper harvests, Bangladesh's potato exports are held back by poor variety selection
18 August 2025, 18:00 PM
Govt’s ambitious rooftop solar target hard to meet: IEEFA
New rooftop solar programme is ambitious but faces hurdles, IEEFA warns
18 August 2025, 18:00 PM
Biman flies high with record profit in FY25
Of its 55-year journey, the national flag carrier posted profit in 26 years
18 August 2025, 18:00 PM
Thai experts urge innovation push to counter tariffs
Thai experts have called for a long-term strategy to offset the negative effects of US tariffs, saying Thailand should strengthen its competitiveness by investing more in innovation and technology while expanding its trade partners, including focusing more on China.
18 August 2025, 18:00 PM
Dollar strengthens
The dollar gained against the euro and sterling on Monday ahead of a meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian and European counterparts, while focus also turned to the Federal Reserve’s Jackson Hole symposium for policy cues.
18 August 2025, 18:00 PM
Powering RMG, securing the future
The ready-made garment (RMG) industry is the heartbeat of Bangladesh’s economy, an engine of prosperity that drives exports, creates millions of jobs and shapes the nation’s global identity. This vibrant sector thrives on precision, speed and reliability. Yet it can also be brought to a standstill in an instant by an all-too-familiar challenge: the sudden loss of power.
18 August 2025, 18:00 PM
With acreage and output falling, is there any prospect for wheat in Bangladesh?
Falling wheat acreage raises questions about food security amid climate change
18 August 2025, 18:00 PM
ADP spending by 12 ministries, divisions was zero in July
Slow start to development spending raises concerns about economic recovery
18 August 2025, 18:00 PM
NBR suspends nine more officials
Nine more officials of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) have been suspended for their alleged involvement in organising protests against the government's ordinance that dissolved the NBR and split it into two divisions.
18 August 2025, 14:38 PM
DITF to be renamed to Dhaka Trade Fair: EPB
Shorter-tenured event Sourcing Bangladesh will be organised for B2B connection
18 August 2025, 14:16 PM
Dhaka stocks rise for third day
The DSEX increased 18.42 points to settle at 5,419.90
18 August 2025, 10:09 AM
Dhaka Bank gives AKM Shahnawaz current charge after MD’s resignation
The development comes after the immediate past managing director of Dhaka Bank resigned
18 August 2025, 06:55 AM
Dhaka stocks post gain for third consecutive day
The DSEX gained 24.08 points, reaching 5,425.57 by 11:22 am
18 August 2025, 05:29 AM
Rice prices remain key driver of inflation: GED report
Rice prices remain a major concern for food inflation as well as overall inflation, according to a report by the General Economics Division (GED) of the Bangladesh Planning Commission.
17 August 2025, 20:25 PM
Dhaka stocks rise for second day
The benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange closed higher yesterday, extending its gain for the second consecutive day, while turnover also rose.
17 August 2025, 18:22 PM
Corporate earnings likely to rebound 40%: CAL
CAL forecasts corporate revenue growth of 16% year-on-year in 2025
17 August 2025, 18:16 PM
Import containers must move same day
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has directed that all import containers destined for private inland container depots (ICDs) or off-docks must be transferred to the designated facilities on the very day they are unloaded from vessels at Chattogram port.
17 August 2025, 18:10 PM