The automation paradox

If you walk into a McDonald’s in Singapore or Hong Kong, you can place your order through digital touchscreens and make payments through the POS machines attached to them.
5 November 2025, 18:00 PM

Where things stand on China-US trade after Trump and Xi talk

China and the United States have lowered the temperature in their spiralling trade war, bringing a precarious end to months of back-and-forth measures between the economic and technological powerhouses.
5 November 2025, 18:00 PM

Gold rebounds from one-week low

Gold prices rose on Wednesday, as bargain hunters stepped in after bullion dropped to a near one-week low in the previous session, while focus was also on the US private payroll data for cues on future interest rate cuts.
5 November 2025, 18:00 PM

China bans foreign AI chips from state-funded data centres

The Chinese government has issued guidance requiring new data centre projects that have received any state funds to only use domestically-made artificial intelligence chips, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
5 November 2025, 18:00 PM

Make stock market efficient to cut reliance on bank funds: experts

Inconsistent policies are another big reason behind the market not appearing attractive to investors
5 November 2025, 18:00 PM

Global garment supply chain in mild slowdown over US tariff

Foreign denim traders say as fair begins in Dhaka
5 November 2025, 18:00 PM

Inflation eases slightly to 8.17% in Oct

Non-food prices cross the 9% mark again
5 November 2025, 18:00 PM

BGMEA urges govt to sign trade deals with major partners

The deals are required for retaining preferential trade benefits
5 November 2025, 18:00 PM

Chinese drone maker plans $3.5 million factory at Bepza EZ

AeroSynth Limited, a company based in China, has announced plans to invest $3.5 million to set up a drone manufacturing factory in Bepza Economic Zone at Mirsharai, Chattogram...The company plans to annually produce around 150,000 drones, including ones meant to be children’s toys, f
5 November 2025, 15:39 PM

Tobacco farming on farmland deepens food security crisis: experts

A strong tobacco control law should be formulated, they say at a seminar
5 November 2025, 12:17 PM

Bad news for shareholders of to-be-merged banks

They will not get any share in the new bank
5 November 2025, 12:06 PM

NEIR rollout to safeguard consumers and legitimate mobile industry: MIOB

This will safeguard investments of over Tk 2,500 crore made by 17 local, foreign handset manufacturers
5 November 2025, 11:05 AM

Inflation eases slightly in October

It comes down to 8.17% from September’s 8.36%
5 November 2025, 10:56 AM

Five local companies to import $1.25 billion US soybean products

The five are: Meghna Group of Industries, City Group, Delta Agrofood Industries Ltd, Mahbub Group and KGS Group
4 November 2025, 19:31 PM

Merging 5 lenders, new Islami bank launches this month

Once the new bank is launched, depositors will get a maximum of Tk 2 lakh from the deposit insurance fund.
4 November 2025, 18:21 PM

With import policy tweak, garment makers expect $5b more in exports

Govt amending import rules so factories can get all raw materials from buyers, instead of the current 50% limit
4 November 2025, 18:00 PM

MNCs’ profit shifting costs Bangladesh $692m in lost tax: report

Multinational companies in Bangladesh are seeing rising sales as consumer demand recovers
4 November 2025, 18:00 PM

BB keeps policy rate unchanged as high inflation persists

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has kept its policy rate unchanged at 10 percent as inflation continues to hover well above the target set by the regulator.
4 November 2025, 18:00 PM

Can legal reforms free BB from political control?

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has proposed a comprehensive legal overhaul to secure full institutional autonomy and reduce political interference.
4 November 2025, 18:00 PM

Export cap fails to cool jute market as premium prices climb

High-quality jute price rose 7.5% from last month
4 November 2025, 18:00 PM