BB buys another $50 million from banks
Star Business Report
17 April 2026, 00:00 AM Economy
Govt to turn crises into opportunities
Star Business Report
17 April 2026, 00:00 AM Economy
Oil prices little changed
REUTERS, Tokyo/Singapore
17 April 2026, 00:00 AM Economy
USDA trims Bangladesh’s cotton import outlook for third time
Star Business Report
17 April 2026, 00:00 AM Economy
IMF chief warns of ‘tough times’ if oil prices stay high
AFP, Washington
17 April 2026, 00:00 AM Economy
BB buys another $50 million from four banks
Star Business Report
16 April 2026, 19:11 PM Business

Ship carrying 36,100 tonnes of rice from India arrives at Ctg port 

The consignment is part of a government deal to import a total of 4.5 lakh tonnes of rice from India in nine packages
12 April 2025, 10:38 AM

Trump’s tariff policy a wake-up call for Bangladesh: economist

Fahmida pointed out that the tariff surge under US President Donald Trump serves as a wake-up call for Bangladesh as the country prepares to graduate from LDC status
12 April 2025, 09:59 AM

Nearly half of Bangladeshi homes still without internet access: BBS

Internet usage at the household level has steadily increased in recent years.
12 April 2025, 08:39 AM

Govt mulling out-of-court settlements

The government is considering out-of-court settlements as an option to recover laundered money from abroad, as the formal legal process is often time-consuming.
11 April 2025, 18:01 PM

Stocks turnover hits six-week high

The Dhaka Stock Exchange ended the week on a strong note, with turnover reaching Tk 540 crore yesterday — the highest in one and a half months..This marked a 2.46 percent increase from the previous day’s trading, reflecting a slight uptick in investor activity..The pharmaceuticals se
10 April 2025, 18:05 PM

Prada agrees to buy Versace for $1.38b despite tariffs

Prada struck a deal on Thursday to buy smaller rival Versace from Capri Holdings for $1.375 billion, which includes its debt, in a move that unites two of the biggest names in Italian fashion.
10 April 2025, 18:00 PM

Old roots, new realities

In our days, one landline served the entire moholla – and half the neighbourhood aunties answered your calls before your parents did. If you misbehaved, Amma’s flying chappal had GPS-guided accuracy – one silent glare, one clean hit. Eid was pure magic: a new panjabi, some Tk 10 Eidi, and rooftop laughter with cousins till midnight. Fast forward to today, where kids have personal phones, fear screen-time limits more than chappals, and won’t call it Eid unless there’s a new outfit, a viral reel, and at least 500 likes before lunch.
10 April 2025, 18:00 PM

Maize prices remain high as demand for livestock feed keeps rising

Wholesale and retail prices of maize have remained high so far in 2025, driven by sustained demand for feed from Bangladesh’s poultry, dairy, and aquaculture sectors.
10 April 2025, 18:00 PM

Reduce bad loans to boost economy

The uptrend of non-performing loans (NPLs) is creating challenges for Bangladesh’s banking sector and overall economy, that too at a time when ongoing trade disputes are severely disrupting the global economy, according to various experts.
10 April 2025, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh has potential to become digital powerhouse

Bangladesh has all the potential to position itself as a rising digital powerhouse through the development of one of the top-tier e-governments and by increasing ICT exports and cultivating a tech-savvy workforce, said experts yesterday. 
10 April 2025, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh at risk of slipping to third in global RMG export

Bangladesh’s position as the world’s second-largest apparel exporter could be at risk as Vietnam is quickly catching up with better logistics, more diverse products, and smoother trade processes, a top exporter warned yesterday.
10 April 2025, 18:00 PM

Govt courts healthcare FDI as market heads towards $23b by 2030

Bangladesh’s healthcare sector has the potential to reach $23 billion by 2030, positioning the country as a major destination for foreign direct investment (FDI), according to a presentation shared at the Bangladesh Investment Summit.
10 April 2025, 18:00 PM

Chittagong Chamber wants widening of tax net

The CCCI submitted 114 proposals for the upcoming budget
10 April 2025, 14:08 PM

Prada brings Versace home to create Italian luxury contender

The $1.375 billion deal brings one of fashion's best-known Italian labels back under Italian control
10 April 2025, 13:23 PM

Bangladesh poised to become top global apparel exporter: Kihak Sung

The founder of Korean EPZ praises the steps taken by the chief adviser
10 April 2025, 10:41 AM

Stocks rise for second day as tariff pause lifts investor mood  

As of 11 am, the DSEX rose 31.04 points or 0.59 percent to 5,227.08
10 April 2025, 05:14 AM

How youth-led startups are solving real-world problems

From revolutionising education to transforming underwater inspections, youth-led startups in Bangladesh are making waves with bold innovations and creative solutions..The potential and passion of these entrepreneurs were on full display at the Youth Entrepreneurship Expo 2025, organised as
10 April 2025, 02:33 AM

Dhaka stocks snap losing streak

The prime bourse of Bangladesh returned to the positive yesterday after a three-day losing streak, as optimistic investors cautiously channelled funds into select stocks to secure short-term gains amid concerns over US tariff hikes..The DSEX, the benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange
9 April 2025, 18:04 PM

Bangladesh fertile ground for transformative ideas

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday urged global investors to do business in Bangladesh because the country is the best place for investment.
9 April 2025, 18:01 PM

Power producer to sell directly to consumer

Bangladesh is getting into the merchant power generation model for the first time with the signing of a memorandum of understanding between an electricity buyer and seller for a solar power plant. It is a model which allows a power producer to sell directly to the consumers.
9 April 2025, 18:01 PM