Gold prices rose to hit a new record high on Wednesday, supported by safe-haven demand as the US government shut down most operations, while growing expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut this month added to the metal’s appeal.

The interim government is seeking to introduce sweeping reforms in the fisheries sector,  aiming to ensure  safe fish free of chemical, microbiological and hazardous elements.

.Overdue loans given by banks to the farm sector rose further in July, signalling growing repayment stress and rising credit risk in the agricultural sector, according to a Bangladesh Bank (BB) report released this week...Unpaid loans almost doubled to Tk 23,806 crore at the en

The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (Bida) has made it mandatory for every foreign investor and employee to obtain security clearance for work permits exclusively through Bida’s One Stop Service (OSS) portal.

Indian visa restriction shifted many towards local brands, says one retailer

The company adopts a new co-CEO structure in its strategy to fend off rivals

Create a congenial environment to let the economy grow, says the former BB governor

They will form a consortium of local and foreign investors to redevelop and operate the terminal for 25 to 30 years

According to Bajus, the price has increased by Tk 525 per bhori compared to the previous rate

Salehuddin Ahmed inaugurated academic activities at ERF Institute

From August 4 onwards, every taxpayer must file income tax return online

Asiatic Laboratories Ltd, a Dhaka-based pharmaceutical company, has approved the construction of a 32-storey building in Dhaka's Tejgaon commercial area.

Apex Footwear Ltd has reported a sharp decline in annual profit, prompting the company to recommend a lower cash dividend compared with the previous year.

Eco-tourism, heritage preservation, and stronger collaboration stressed at Dhaka roundtable

Based on the higher profits, the board of directors declared a 30 percent cash dividend for shareholders

The disclosure comes after the deadline for filing nominations ended on September 21

Monno Ceramic Industries, one of the leading ceramics producers in the country, saw a fall in profit in fiscal year 2024-2025 as rising finance costs weighed on its earnings.

China’s Premier Li Qiang and European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen stressed cooperation during their meeting in New York, as the world’s No.2 and No.3 economies looked to defuse trade tensions while squeezed by US President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

The DSEX increased 22.48 points to close at 5,415.13

Shares of the company rose 5.9 percent to Tk 28.70 at the DSE as of 12.22 pm