LDC GRADUATION / Bangladesh readies for UN panel hearing
26 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Higher tax rates may fuel money laundering risks: MCCI
26 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Prime Bank secures $30m loan from Opec Fund to boost trade finance
26 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Bank Asia leads seminar on ‘Cashless Bangladesh Initiative’ in Narsingdi
26 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Kafi promoted to DMD of Dhaka Bank
26 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
BRAC Bank holds remittance awareness conference
26 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Amir Khosru vows not to print money to fight inflation
26 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Cost of customs upgrade project set for 40% hike
26 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Bank Resolution Act effectively reinstates looters: experts
26 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Govt plans telecom overhaul
26 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Bangladesh's financial sector critically vulnerable to cyberattacks: experts
Strategic overhaul a must now to secure future, they said at an ICT Division event
19 August 2025, 14:41 PM
Time is ripe for Bangladesh-US trade deals: FBCCI administrator
US embassy’s commercial counsellor in Dhaka, Paul G Frost, visits FBCCI office
19 August 2025, 13:03 PM
Dhaka stocks fall again after a three-day gain
The DSEX decreased by 9.01 points to settle at 5,410.89
19 August 2025, 10:58 AM
Smart logistics key to Bangladesh’s post-LDC competitiveness
Industry stakeholders say at a roundtable organised by The Daily Star today
19 August 2025, 08:24 AM
Dhaka stocks open lower in morning trade
The DSEX declined 10.07 points, reaching 5,409.83 by 11:14 am
19 August 2025, 05:23 AM
HSBC to honour exporters
HSBC Bangladesh will recognise exporters for their role in driving economic growth and strengthening the country's presence in global trade.
18 August 2025, 22:25 PM
Thai experts urge innovation push to counter tariffs
Thai experts have called for a long-term strategy to offset the negative effects of US tariffs, saying Thailand should strengthen its competitiveness by investing more in innovation and technology while expanding its trade partners, including focusing more on China.
18 August 2025, 18:00 PM
Dollar strengthens
The dollar gained against the euro and sterling on Monday ahead of a meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian and European counterparts, while focus also turned to the Federal Reserve’s Jackson Hole symposium for policy cues.
18 August 2025, 18:00 PM
Powering RMG, securing the future
The ready-made garment (RMG) industry is the heartbeat of Bangladesh’s economy, an engine of prosperity that drives exports, creates millions of jobs and shapes the nation’s global identity. This vibrant sector thrives on precision, speed and reliability. Yet it can also be brought to a standstill in an instant by an all-too-familiar challenge: the sudden loss of power.
18 August 2025, 18:00 PM
With acreage and output falling, is there any prospect for wheat in Bangladesh?
Falling wheat acreage raises questions about food security amid climate change
18 August 2025, 18:00 PM
ADP spending by 12 ministries, divisions was zero in July
Slow start to development spending raises concerns about economic recovery
18 August 2025, 18:00 PM
Potato paradox
Despite bumper harvests, Bangladesh's potato exports are held back by poor variety selection
18 August 2025, 18:00 PM
Govt’s ambitious rooftop solar target hard to meet: IEEFA
New rooftop solar programme is ambitious but faces hurdles, IEEFA warns
18 August 2025, 18:00 PM
Biman flies high with record profit in FY25
Of its 55-year journey, the national flag carrier posted profit in 26 years
18 August 2025, 18:00 PM
NBR suspends nine more officials
Nine more officials of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) have been suspended for their alleged involvement in organising protests against the government's ordinance that dissolved the NBR and split it into two divisions.
18 August 2025, 14:38 PM
DITF to be renamed to Dhaka Trade Fair: EPB
Shorter-tenured event Sourcing Bangladesh will be organised for B2B connection
18 August 2025, 14:16 PM
Dhaka stocks rise for third day
The DSEX increased 18.42 points to settle at 5,419.90
18 August 2025, 10:09 AM
Dhaka Bank gives AKM Shahnawaz current charge after MD’s resignation
The development comes after the immediate past managing director of Dhaka Bank resigned
18 August 2025, 06:55 AM
Dhaka stocks post gain for third consecutive day
The DSEX gained 24.08 points, reaching 5,425.57 by 11:22 am
18 August 2025, 05:29 AM
Rice prices remain key driver of inflation: GED report
Rice prices remain a major concern for food inflation as well as overall inflation, according to a report by the General Economics Division (GED) of the Bangladesh Planning Commission.
17 August 2025, 20:25 PM