5 reasons rare earths are key to the US-China rivalry

For Bangladesh, supply disruptions of rare earths could raise global component prices
22 October 2025, 10:40 AM

US dollar rises against taka

The American greenback was sold for as high as Tk 122.75 today, up from a high of Tk 122.30 last week
22 October 2025, 09:51 AM

Dhaka stocks extend losses as DSEX dips slightly in early trade

The DSEX declined 2.61 points to 5,086.71 by 11:10am
22 October 2025, 05:18 AM

Simpler regulations needed to ignite startups

To encourage youth-led entrepreneurship and turn innovative ideas into viable businesses, the Bangladesh Bank (BB) announced a Startup Funding Facility in July this year.
21 October 2025, 19:05 PM

Vegetable prices skyrocket as erratic rain ravages croplands

Consumers and farmers are bearing the brunt of the radical shift in weather patterns as crops are damaged and retail prices skyrocket.
21 October 2025, 19:05 PM

Is there any redress for airport fire victims?

The massive fire that engulfed the cargo complex at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Saturday has left importers grappling with the loss of consignments worth crores of taka. They now face a painful question: is there any legal or financial redress for their losses?.There are two
21 October 2025, 19:04 PM

Govt to install solar panels at 46,000 schools, hospitals

The Power Division signed deals with five other government divisions under three ministries
21 October 2025, 18:43 PM

BSEC bars mutual fund investment in bank bonds.Will it deprive investors?

Senior bankers say the regulator's move hinders the potential to maximise the wealth of their investors
21 October 2025, 18:41 PM

Bangladesh Bank’s lost autonomy has a hefty price

Economists blame rising bad debt, soaring prices and illicit fund flows on central bank’s waning independence
21 October 2025, 18:40 PM

Essential baby food imports exempted from full cash margin

Imports of essential baby food will no longer require a 100 percent cash deposit under import letters of credit (LCs), the Bangladesh Bank has said..The clarification came after some banks mistakenly applied the full cash margin rule to essential baby food imports, the central bank noted i
21 October 2025, 16:07 PM
21 October 2025, 12:55 PM

BNP believes in central bank autonomy: Amir Khosru

The BNP leader made the comment at PRI, UKID event
21 October 2025, 11:29 AM

Economy to get short-term boost as election nears: GED report

However, private sector credit growth remains at historic lows despite easing inflation
21 October 2025, 10:05 AM

Task force formed for national spatial plan

It has been instructed to submit a comprehensive report within two months
21 October 2025, 09:43 AM

Turnover rises as Dhaka stocks rally for second day

The DSEX rose 41.22 points to 5,152.82 by 12:14am
21 October 2025, 06:21 AM

Favourable weather, higher acreage boost Aman outlook

Farmers and agriculturists said repeated floods and unfavourable weather affected Aman season paddy last year
20 October 2025, 18:54 PM

Indian firm halts bandwidth imports from Bangladesh

This move will directly affect internet connectivity in India's northeastern region
20 October 2025, 18:49 PM
20 October 2025, 18:45 PM

Airport fire may delay RMG, pharma production by at least two months

Manufacturers estimate losses could far exceed the value of destroyed raw materials
20 October 2025, 18:36 PM