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

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

Dhaka stocks rise for second day

The benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange closed higher yesterday, extending its gain for the second consecutive day, while turnover also rose.
17 August 2025, 18:22 PM

Corporate earnings likely to rebound 40%: CAL

CAL forecasts corporate revenue growth of 16% year-on-year in 2025
17 August 2025, 18:16 PM

Import containers must move same day

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has directed that all import containers destined for private inland container depots (ICDs) or off-docks must be transferred to the designated facilities on the very day they are unloaded from vessels at Chattogram port.
17 August 2025, 18:10 PM

Japan posts modest growth despite US tariffs

Japan eked out modest growth in the second quarter despite painful US tariffs, official data showed Friday, in welcome news to embattled Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.
17 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Cashless Bangladesh is a developmental necessity

Bangladesh stands at a crucial turning point in its economic and technological journey. While the digital economy has grown rapidly over the past decade, most visibly through mobile financial services (MFS), cash still dominates everyday transactions.
17 August 2025, 18:00 PM

US producer inflation highest in three years in July

US producer price inflation bounced in July to its highest reading since 2022, data showed Thursday, with underlying signs that businesses are facing pressures from President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
17 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Logistics costs eat up 16% of GDP

Bangladesh's logistics costs double global average, World Bank official says
17 August 2025, 18:00 PM

July development spending below 1%

Planning adviser expresses frustration as development spending gets a slow start
17 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Ten non-banks lose Tk 1,079cr in H1

Sector's collective loss hits Tk 1,079 crore as NBFIs grapple with crisis
17 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Money laundering: NBR traces Tk 40,000cr in assets abroad

The National Board of Revenue has found assets worth nearly Tk 40,000 crore in five countries which it believes were bought with money laundered from Bangladesh, said the Chief Adviser’s Office yesterday.
17 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Cox’s Bazar airport may start limited international flights from October

CAAB chief says airport would be ready to handle partial services even before construction work is fully complete
17 August 2025, 13:10 PM