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
India-Bangladesh trade hits further turbulence
These curbs will disrupt existing transport channels
12 August 2025, 14:48 PM
Onion imports to be allowed this season: commerce adviser
It can be sourced from any country, he says
12 August 2025, 13:47 PM
Indian ban unlikely to impact Bangladesh’s export target: commerce adviser
India already enjoys a substantial bilateral trade surplus, he says
12 August 2025, 11:03 AM
Chinese company Baishili Household to invest $10.47m in Bepza economic zone
The company will produce various household storage, decoration and related products
12 August 2025, 10:54 AM
Dhaka stocks continue to fall
The DSEX declined 28.60 points to settle at 5,315.44
12 August 2025, 10:40 AM
Agri, rural credit policy for FY26 announced
All scheduled banks are required to formulate their own annual agricultural credit programmes
12 August 2025, 09:21 AM
Govt cuts loose palm oil price by Tk 19
Now a litre will cost Tk 150, down from Tk 169
12 August 2025, 07:43 AM
Defer LDC graduation by up to eight years: businesses
Business leaders suggest deferring LDC graduation for a more stable transition
12 August 2025, 07:23 AM
Bangladesh targets $63.5bn in exports in FY26
The target is 16.5% higher than the overall receipt in the previous fiscal year
12 August 2025, 06:42 AM
Dhaka stocks rally in early trade
The DSEX gained 34.41 points, reaching 5,378.46 by 11:36 am
12 August 2025, 05:41 AM
Rice imports hit 7-year high amid production shortfall
Bangladesh's rice imports surged to a seven-year high in the last fiscal year (FY25) of 2024-25, driven by a shortfall in domestic production, according to official data.
11 August 2025, 20:58 PM
CCCI biennial polls on Nov 1
The long-awaited biennial election for the board of directors of the Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) for 2025-26 and 2026-27 will be held on November 1.
11 August 2025, 20:23 PM
Dhaka stocks fall for fifth day
The benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange continued its downward run yesterday, extending its losses for the fifth consecutive day.
11 August 2025, 18:00 PM
Nvidia, AMD to pay US 15% of AI chip revenue from China
US semiconductor giants Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices have agreed to pay the United States government 15 percent of their revenue from selling artificial intelligence chips to China, according to media reports Sunday.
11 August 2025, 18:00 PM
Chasing what matters
In Bangladesh, ambition is never in short supply. Our people are naturally enterprising. We have all seen small ventures grow into respectable businesses, sometimes with nothing more than a smartphone, determination and a good idea. But we also tend to follow trends too quickly. The moment one e-commerce or f-commerce business takes off, many others rush in. If a delivery app gains traction, a dozen more appear. If a ride-sharing company makes it big, suddenly everyone wants a share of the same market.
11 August 2025, 18:00 PM
In India, Trump’s tariffs spark calls to boycott American goods
From McDonald’s and Coca-Cola to Amazon and Apple, US-based multinationals are facing calls for a boycott in India as business executives and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s supporters stoke anti-American sentiment to protest against US tariffs.
11 August 2025, 18:00 PM
Despite good prices, jute farmers in gloom over low yield
Incessant rain, low yields undercut better prices, causing fear among farmers
11 August 2025, 18:00 PM
`Caab’s network rollout model frustrates mobile operators
Airport's new terminal faces connectivity crisis amid Caab's unusual demands
11 August 2025, 18:00 PM
Stock market reform going right, bit slow
From index chasing to reform, BSEC's new mindset has mixed results
11 August 2025, 18:00 PM
Six banks shine, five hit record losses
Toxic assets sink banks, while low bad loans and bonds buoy others
11 August 2025, 18:00 PM