Blockchain. Some hear the word and think of Silicon Valley hype. But if we look past the buzz, we find something else, something that is not just about money or technology. At its core, blockchain is about trust. And in a country like ours, where trust in systems and data is often fragile, that matters.

The dollar advanced against the euro and sterling on Wednesday but investor concerns over the Federal Reserve’s independence continued to linger, potentially limiting the US currency’s rise.

The entire amount will be stored in cold storages

The DSEX declined 5.51 points to close at 5,443.31

Bangladesh-Malaysia chamber sees a $5 billion opportunity for local semiconductor exports

Bhattacharya calls for incentives to boost cashless economy

Port authority provides relief to businesses by deferring container storage penalty

The DSEX gained 6.01 points, reaching 5,454.84 by 11:36 am

Bangladesh is set to begin the final round of negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) with Japan next week as part of its push to ensure such deals ahead of its graduation from the least developed country club next year.

Bangladesh Bank has once again invited applications from interested investors willing to establish a digital bank.

Indian exports to the United States will face some of the highest tariffs in the world this week, barring a last-minute reversal from President Donald Trump.

Findings reveal firms crippled by bribery, complex tax laws

Garment exporters yesterday called for an immediate solution to the liquidity crisis in five to six commercial banks so that they can pay workers’ salaries on time and open letters of credit (LCs) to continue normal business activities.

The country has received investment proposals amounting to nearly $1 billion in the first five months of this year, pointing to renewed confidence in the country’s economy, according to the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (Bida).

As a regulator with firsthand experience, I have seen how well-intentioned policies such as foreign ownership caps often fail to achieve their goals. I was also part of a due diligence process with a billion-dollar company from the industry side. To understand why caps are counterproductive, one must step into the shoes of the foreign investor, the very partner Bangladesh is trying to attract. From that perspective, ownership limits are not protective measures but red flags. They signal uncertainty, constrain growth and undermine our image as an FDI-friendly destination.

Vietnam’s textile and garment industry is charging into the final months of 2025 with robust momentum, aiming to meet an ambitious export target of US$47–48 billion, buoyed by strong order flows and growing global reach.

A fraud ring is posing as the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) to trick unsuspecting investors into pouring money into bogus high-return schemes.

Exceptions are shipments in transit, humanitarian aid, and items under reciprocal trade programmes

According to the latest ICT Access and Use Survey 2024-25

Consumers can purchase each kilogramme of flour at Tk 24