In late 2014, a cheerful octogenarian in a wheelchair rolled into a pharmaceutical factory in Rajendrapur, Gazipur. As he was escorted from room to room, his demeanour changed markedly. No longer engaging in light conversation, his goggle-eyed expression clearly pointed to a man completely befuddled by his surroundings.

Investors throwing cash at artificial intelligence face a glaring risk: OpenAI. True, the ChatGPT maker’s breakneck growth offers plenty to get excited about, with annualised revenue on track to triple this year. But its potential sudden jump from a $300 billion valuation to $500 billion, as Reuters reported on Wednesday, implies immense faith in a still-immature business model. If that faith is tested, chatbot makers following in its wake will suffer.

Obsolete machinery, low-yield sugarcane cause staggering losses in state mills

Political uncertainty, high interest rates, energy crisis stall private investment, say experts

Sweeping central bank reforms to strengthen autonomy, remove bureaucrats from board

Imports of capital machinery have fallen to multi-year lows, dipping even below Covid-19 levels

The new note will be similar in size to existing one

Ahsan H Mansur said this at a CPD-organised dialogue marking one year of the interim government

A year on, interim government stabilises economy but slows crucial reform initiatives

The DSEX gained 8.82 points, reaching 5,416.89 by 11:04 am

Emerging export item non-leather footwear remains largely unscathed after the US tariff storm, thanks to Bangladesh’s limited exposure to the American market and a stronger competitive position than some peers.

When we hear the word engineering, Germany naturally comes to mind. Mention technology, and Japan emerges. Talk about innovation and Silicon Valley in the United States takes centre stage.

The government has brought the “Moheshkhali Integrated Development Authority (MIDA) Ordinance, 2025” into effect, marking the start of a new chapter in Moheshkhali Island’s planned transformation into a major energy and industrial hub.

Down payments start at 1% with grace periods reaching 3 years

Dhaka stocks snapped their eight-week winning streak last week owing to the negative performance of banking and other sector shares.

Bangladesh’s garment exports fell 11.92 percent from the previous quarter to $9.11 billion in the April–June period of the current fiscal year, according to the latest quarterly data from the central bank.

Job prospects unfulfilled as economic woes, lack of investment hinder growth

The interim government has taken initiatives to increase vulnerable group feeding assistance for the country’s fishermen, aiming to support their livelihoods during fishing bans.

The shift of the USA to reciprocal tariffs has shaken global trade. But for Bangladesh, it’s opened a rare window of opportunity

At least 20 people, including the head of the human resources (HR) department at Al-Arafah Islami Bank, were injured in a clash between the bank’s security personnel and recently terminated employees.