Govt revises policy to ensure accountability of state banks’ boards

The government has revised a policy aimed at enhancing accountability in the appointment and performance of chairmen and directors of state-owned banks and financial institutions.
30 October 2025, 18:00 PM

MTB to buy Gulshan land for Tk 300cr to build HQ

Mutual Trust Bank (MTB) PLC has decided to buy one bigha of land in Dhaka’s upscale Gulshan area at Tk 300 crore for the construction of its corporate head office.
30 October 2025, 18:00 PM

India moves to boost textile competitiveness against Bangladesh, Vietnam and China

Faced with a 50 percent tariff imposed by the United States, the Indian government has drawn up a four-point action plan with three separate timeframes to regain cost competitiveness in the global textile market, with a particular focus on competing with Bangladesh, Vietnam, and China.
30 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Indian state-backed refinery halts Russian oil

Indian state-backed refiner HPCL-Mittal Energy has halted purchases of Russian crude after US President Donald Trump imposed sanctions on Moscow’s two largest oil companies, the firm said.
30 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Alphabet posts first $100b quarterly revenue

Google parent Alphabet reported its first-ever $100 billion quarterly revenue on Wednesday, powered by strong growth across its core search business and rapidly expanding cloud division that was buoyed by artificial intelligence.
30 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Gold demand hits record high

Demand for gold hit a record high in the third quarter as the precious metal’s price hit all-time highs on geopolitical unrest, industry data showed Thursday.
30 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Tourism fair kicks off with flurry of offers

Bringing all travel-related services under one roof, the three-day Bangladesh Travel and Tourism Fair has begun today at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre, offering a range of attractive packages to travellers..More than 120 local and international agencies are showcasing t
30 October 2025, 16:25 PM

DSE rises for second day driven by large-cap stocks

The DSEX goes up 29.82 points to close at 5,122.22
30 October 2025, 10:46 AM

Turkish team completes Dhaka airport fire probe

The team is expected to submit its report within two to three days
30 October 2025, 10:41 AM

BGMEA chief clarifies remark on meeting with CA

Mahmud Hasan Khan, president of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), yesterday clarified his earlier remark about being unable to get an appointment with the chief adviser for four months.
29 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Stocks snap three-day slump, turnover rises 11%

Dhaka stocks closed higher yesterday, snapping a three-day losing streak as gains in engineering and pharmaceuticals lifted the indices alongside stronger turnover.
29 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Rebuilding confidence in non-banks

Across the world, financial sectors have faced collapse and come back stronger. The United States rebuilt trust after the savings and Loan crisis of the 1980s. India restored confidence in its non-bank financial companies through governance reform and liquidity support. In Bangladesh, Pubali Bank, City Bank and Eastern Bank once struggled but reinvented themselves through strong management and transparent governance.
29 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Snowtex eyes $160m exports to France in five years

Snowtex Group, a Bangladeshi apparel manufacturer and exporter, aims to export goods worth $150 million to $160 million to the French market over the next five years.
29 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Food ministry clarification on import costs of US wheat

The food ministry said the current price difference between Russian and US wheat on the international market is minimal -- at about $2 per tonne.
29 October 2025, 18:00 PM

ACI suffers losses for third year

ACI Ltd, one of the leading listed conglomerates in Bangladesh, has suffered a loss for a third consecutive fiscal year, saying it was mainly due to a rise in borrowing costs.
29 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Greater Rangpur witnesses surge in mandarin, orange cultivation

Currently, it has about 240, accommodating roughly 240,000 trees of China, Darjeeling Mandarin, and Darjeeling Nagpuri varieties.
29 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Unauthorised mobile phones to be blocked from Dec 16

The NEIR system identifies and blocks stolen or unauthorised mobile devices using IMEI numbers
29 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Govt approves Philip Morris nicotine pouch factory

Anti-smoking campaigners say the move defies the 2040 tobacco-free goal, risks public health
29 October 2025, 18:00 PM

ACI suffers losses for third year

ACI Limited, one of the leading listed conglomerates in Bangladesh, has suffered a loss for a third consecutive fiscal year, saying it was mainly due to a rise in borrowing costs..In the fiscal year 2024-25, the loss amounted to Tk 65 crore. It incurred a loss of Tk 139 crore in the previous f
29 October 2025, 16:30 PM

IMF to review economy, loan programme

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has begun a dual-track assessment of Bangladesh, combining the fifth review of its $5.5 billion loan programme with a comprehensive annual audit of the country’s economy under Article IV obligations...In its initial meeting with Finance Secretary
29 October 2025, 16:30 PM