This move could impact the shipment of Bangladesh’s readymade garments through Indian airports

DSEX rose 10.21 points, or 0.19%, to close at 5,196.04.

Turnover stood at Tk 117.86 crore during the period.

Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh) has announced its highest-ever dividend payout despite a fall in annual profit.

The stock market in Bangladesh has further declined amid escalating concerns over tariff hikes by the US, which have adversely impacted the majority of economies worldwide to varying degrees and resulted in retaliatory duties.. Since the implementation of the new tariffs last Wednesday, th

Seeing robust potential in Bangladesh, foreign investors have called on the interim government to ensure policy consistency and uphold its commitment to fostering a more predictable and business-friendly environment.

China has expressed interest in establishing a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Mongla to expand trade relations and increase investment flows, according to the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (Bida).

Eighteen years ago, a young man from Narayanganj landed in Melbourne with a suitcase full of ambition and just a few hundred dollars to his name. Today, that man – Md Shamim – owns 108 Subway outlets across Australia, ranking him among the franchise's largest global operators.

Causing some trepidation in the hearts of Bangladesh's readymade garment (RMG) sector leaders is the newly imposed 37 percent tariff by the United States on Bangladeshi imports. The move comes just as the economy was finding its feet after a regime change, making it a moment of critical reflection for the industry.

The New Development Bank established by the BRICS has planned to raise its lending to Bangladesh development projects to $1 billion this year, a senior official of the Shanghai-based multilateral lender said yesterday.

Bangladesh Bank (BB) issued a circular on Tuesday extending, till the end of 2026, the tenure of a Tk 200 crore fund that each bank was individually allowed to create in order to make investments in the stock market.

After declining for each of the past three months, overall inflation in Bangladesh increased slightly in March, driven by an uptick in non-food prices, government data shows.

Bangladesh has the potential to attract significant investment and generate millions of jobs by carrying out key reforms in four promising sectors -- green readymade garments (RMG), housing for the middle class, paint and dyes, and digital financial services, according to a new report by the World Bank Group.

The United States is losing its market share in cotton exports to Bangladesh amid concerns about logistics and the lengthy shipment duration for American cotton, according to a recent report by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Bangladesh’s banking sector, once celebrated for its contribution to economic growth, is currently facing a crisis. The sharp increase in non-performing loans (NPLs), severe liquidity issues, and persistent governance scandals have placed several banks on the brink of failure. This precarious situation not only threatens the stability of the financial system but also undermines public trust. In such a challenging environment, the concept of “bridge bank” emerges as a potential solution.

A delegation of Korean investors said in a meeting with the chief adviser

The pharmaceuticals will be commercialised under Renata’s branding

The October-December period posted highest growth in three quarters

A meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase approved the five procurement proposals

However, food inflation reduced to 8.93 percent in March, down from 9.24 percent a month ago