Stocks decline in early trading

Turnover stood at Tk 110.14 crore during the early trading hours.  
16 April 2025, 05:12 AM

Yarn import curb thru land ports raises mixed reactions

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has restricted yarn imports through land ports to protect the local textile and spinning sector from Indian imports of the raw material — a move hailed by textile millers but opposed by garment and knitwear exporters.
15 April 2025, 21:24 PM

Foreign investors concerned about gas price hike

The Foreign Investors' Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and the European Union Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (EuroCham) have expressed concern over a recent decision by the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) to introduce a revised gas tariff structure that differentiates between new, committed, and existing customers within the same industrial category.
15 April 2025, 20:28 PM

Soybean, palm oil prices spike

The government raised the retail prices of soybean and palm oil yesterday amid concerns that this would raise the cost of living.
15 April 2025, 18:01 PM

NBR plans to roll back tax benefits for exporters

The prospect of reduced tax benefits has rattled exporters, already wrestling with shifting global trade dynamics, including fresh US tariffs
15 April 2025, 18:00 PM

Indonesia to lift US imports as part of tariffs talks

Indonesia is considering boosting its US imports as it tries to narrow its trade surplus with the country as part of upcoming negotiations with Washington, chief economic minister Airlangga Hartarto said.
15 April 2025, 18:00 PM

Why some nations rise while others stagnate

Why do some nations prosper while others remain mired in poverty or stagnation? Why do countries that once showed promise -- like Argentina or South Africa -- struggle to sustain momentum? And what allows certain countries, such as Japan or China, to achieve lasting economic transformation?
15 April 2025, 18:00 PM

Starlink applies for BTRC licence

If approved, Starlink will become the first company to receive a licence under the NGSO guidelines
15 April 2025, 18:00 PM

DSE seeks clarification from Beacon Pharma on export halt

Beacon releases a disclosure on DSE website today
15 April 2025, 14:10 PM

Why every startup founder must master Unit Economics

Unit Economics is, in essence, the financial anatomy of your product or service
15 April 2025, 14:01 PM

Stocks fall for second day

The DSEX lost 37.66 points to close at 5,132.01
15 April 2025, 11:05 AM

Apparel sector urges NBR to retain current tax rate

Currently, the corporate tax is 12 percent for export-oriented garment factories and 10 percent for green factories
15 April 2025, 11:00 AM

Soybean oil prices surge 

Traders said that despite the absence of a formal announcement, supply shortages and market speculation are pushing up consumer costs
15 April 2025, 08:49 AM

Record rice imports from India thru Hili Land Port

Deadline for rice import ends tomorrow
15 April 2025, 08:32 AM

Runner director to gift Tk 9.77cr of shares to son, daughter

The transfer is expected to be completed by April 30, 2025
15 April 2025, 06:05 AM

Stocks edge up in morning trade 

Turnover stood at Tk 127.09 crore during the period
15 April 2025, 05:15 AM

Tk 3,100 crore promised: BIDA

The recently concluded Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025 has yielded investment declaration worth Tk 3,100 crore, says Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun, executive chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA).
13 April 2025, 18:01 PM

Forex reserves cross $21b again

Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves crossed $21 billion yesterday after almost 10 months thanks to an increased inflow of foreign currency generated by remittances and export earnings.
13 April 2025, 18:01 PM

Go all out to remove trade barriers with US

Business leaders from Bangladesh and the United States have called on the government to make every effort to remove both tariff and non-tariff barriers on imports from the US to narrow the trade gap and facilitate Bangladeshi exports to the American market.
13 April 2025, 18:00 PM

Wheat imports may exceed 60 lakh tonnes for second year

Bangladesh’s wheat imports are expected to cross 60 lakh tonnes for a second consecutive year, thanks to lower prices in the international market and higher domestic demand for the cereal grain, which is the second most consumed staple after rice.
13 April 2025, 18:00 PM