Economic outlook fragile as country faces three-pronged crisis: PRI
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24 April 2026, 00:00 AM Economy
Govt to lease out six jute mills this year
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24 April 2026, 00:00 AM Economy
Businesses seek flexibility on IPO funds for loan repayment
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24 April 2026, 00:00 AM Economy
BCIC’s urea import tender gets poor response
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24 April 2026, 00:00 AM Economy
Think later, punish now
24 April 2026, 00:00 AM Economy
Oil gains on lack of progress on truce talks
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24 April 2026, 00:00 AM Economy
GP’s Q1 profit rises despite revenue fall
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24 April 2026, 00:00 AM Economy

US officials to arrive in Dhaka Sunday for tariff talks

A United States trade delegation will arrive in Bangladesh on Sunday for meetings with commerce ministry officials on bilateral trade, progress on trade agreements and the reciprocal tariff imposed by the White House.
11 September 2025, 20:00 PM

EPA with Japan may be signed in two months

Bangladesh and Japan may sign the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) within the next one to two months as the final negotiation is scheduled to end in Tokyo tomorrow.
11 September 2025, 20:00 PM

Under US pressure, Mexico mulls 50% tariff on Chinese cars

Mexico, under pressure not to serve as a back door for Chinese goods entering the United States, has proposed a 50-percent duty on car imports from the Asian giant -- up from 15-20 percent.
11 September 2025, 18:00 PM

India’s IT sector nervous as US proposes outsourcing tax

India’s massive IT sector faces a lengthy period of uncertainty with customers delaying or re-negotiating contracts while the US debates a proposed 25 percent tax on American firms using foreign outsourcing services, analysts and lawyers said.
11 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh had 9 lakh unemployed graduates in 2024

Among unemployed graduates, over 20 percent were women
11 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Property sales slump. High interest rates, uncertainty are to blame

Monthly apartment sales drop to 400 from nearly 1,000 three years ago
11 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Double blow to SMEs: Tight financing and sluggish sales

The ongoing economic and political uncertainty, spiralling bad loans, and eroding trust are depriving many cottage, micro, small, and medium enterprises (CMSMEs) of necessary loans, as they face weaker sales amid high inflation.
11 September 2025, 18:00 PM

The soul of wealth

The wealthiest man in the city once promised to donate gold equal to the weight of a cow at a charity event. The organisers, being business-minded, asked for some time, not to think but to fatten the cow, and immediately started feeding it biryani to make it heavier.
11 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Chinese firm to invest $3 million in Chattogram EPZ

It will produce bluetooth headset, wired headphone and data cable
11 September 2025, 13:31 PM

Dhaka stocks snap 3-day losing streak

The DSEX increased 50.63 points to finish at 5,523.78
11 September 2025, 10:36 AM

Dhaka stocks up in morning trade

The DSEX increased 14.75 points to 5,487.90 by 11:24 am
11 September 2025, 05:31 AM

NBR seizes Hasina’s locker in Pubali Bank

The Central Intelligence Cell (CIC) of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) yesterday took control of a locker belonging to former prime minister Sheikh Hasina.
10 September 2025, 22:08 PM

Islami Bank’s provision shortfall nears record Tk 70,000cr

Audit exposes deep financial cracks in country's largest Shariah-based lender
10 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Businesses blast NBR over harassment

Businesses face harassment, extortion, and false cases from NBR officials
10 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Spend 60% of budget by Q3, or no money in next quarter

The strict measure has been adopted to prevent the last-minute rush in budget spending
10 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Spectrum price cut may add $45b to economy by 2035: study

High spectrum prices, taxes holding back digital ambitions, new GSMA study warns
10 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Standard Chartered suspends ‘Add Money’ from MFS apps

The move comes as various users alleged that they were victims of fraud attacks
10 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Tourists cancel Nepal trips amid unrest, leaving operators distressed

'No tourists will be travelling from Bangladesh to Nepal in the next two weeks,' said Taufiq Uddin Ahmed, a former TOAB president
10 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Bridging the startup gap

In recent years, many Bangladeshi teenagers have won gold medals on international platforms for their innovative business ideas. But the question remains: can we create an environment where they can truly grow and thrive? This is a crucial challenge for our nation. While our young people are globally competitive, the current system often fails to support them beyond the initial award ceremony. We must bridge the gap between potential and reality.
10 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Islamic banks’ deposits rise, but market share falls

Deposits in Islamic banks saw a moderate increase in June 2025, but their share in the banking sector fell by 1.17 percentage points year-on-year, according to Bangladesh Bank data.
10 September 2025, 18:00 PM