Onion imports to be allowed this season: commerce adviser

It can be sourced from any country, he says
12 August 2025, 13:47 PM

Indian ban unlikely to impact Bangladesh’s export target: commerce adviser

India already enjoys a substantial bilateral trade surplus, he says
12 August 2025, 11:03 AM

Chinese company Baishili Household to invest $10.47m in Bepza economic zone

The company will produce various household storage, decoration and related products
12 August 2025, 10:54 AM

Dhaka stocks continue to fall 

The DSEX declined 28.60 points to settle at 5,315.44
12 August 2025, 10:40 AM

Agri, rural credit policy for FY26 announced

All scheduled banks are required to formulate their own annual agricultural credit programmes
12 August 2025, 09:21 AM

Govt cuts loose palm oil price by Tk 19

Now a litre will cost Tk 150, down from Tk 169
12 August 2025, 07:43 AM

Defer LDC graduation by up to eight years: businesses

Business leaders suggest deferring LDC graduation for a more stable transition
12 August 2025, 07:23 AM

Bangladesh targets $63.5bn in exports in FY26

The target is 16.5% higher than the overall receipt in the previous fiscal year
12 August 2025, 06:42 AM

Dhaka stocks rally in early trade

The DSEX gained 34.41 points, reaching 5,378.46 by 11:36 am
12 August 2025, 05:41 AM

Rice imports hit 7-year high amid production shortfall

Bangladesh's rice imports surged to a seven-year high in the last fiscal year (FY25) of 2024-25, driven by a shortfall in domestic production, according to official data.
11 August 2025, 20:58 PM

CCCI biennial polls on Nov 1

The long-awaited biennial election for the board of directors of the Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) for 2025-26 and 2026-27 will be held on November 1.
11 August 2025, 20:23 PM

`Caab’s network rollout model frustrates mobile operators

Airport's new terminal faces connectivity crisis amid Caab's unusual demands
11 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Stock market reform going right, bit slow

From index chasing to reform, BSEC's new mindset has mixed results
11 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Six banks shine, five hit record losses

Toxic assets sink banks, while low bad loans and bonds buoy others
11 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Dhaka stocks fall for fifth day

The benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange continued its downward run yesterday, extending its losses for the fifth consecutive day.
11 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Nvidia, AMD to pay US 15% of AI chip revenue from China

US semiconductor giants Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices have agreed to pay the United States government 15 percent of their revenue from selling artificial intelligence chips to China, according to media reports Sunday.
11 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Chasing what matters

In Bangladesh, ambition is never in short supply. Our people are naturally enterprising. We have all seen small ventures grow into respectable businesses, sometimes with nothing more than a smartphone, determination and a good idea. But we also tend to follow trends too quickly. The moment one e-commerce or f-commerce business takes off, many others rush in. If a delivery app gains traction, a dozen more appear. If a ride-sharing company makes it big, suddenly everyone wants a share of the same market.
11 August 2025, 18:00 PM

In India, Trump’s tariffs spark calls to boycott American goods

From McDonald’s and Coca-Cola to Amazon and Apple, US-based multinationals are facing calls for a boycott in India as business executives and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s supporters stoke anti-American sentiment to protest against US tariffs.
11 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Despite good prices, jute farmers in gloom over low yield

Incessant rain, low yields undercut better prices, causing fear among farmers
11 August 2025, 18:00 PM

China’s Kaixi Group to invest $40 million in Bepza Economic Zone

The factory will produce lingerie, undergarments, bra foam and bra cups
11 August 2025, 14:49 PM