Stocks fall for third consecutive day  

Turnover rose 3 percent from the previous session to Tk 483.61 crore,
8 April 2025, 09:07 AM

Shift focus from US to Asian markets to cut the risk of export fall: economists

PRI of Bangladesh organised the discussion at its office in the capital
8 April 2025, 08:26 AM

Stocks open higher after two-day slump

Market breadth was positive, with 222 scrips advancing, 72 declining, and 86 remaining unchanged
8 April 2025, 05:01 AM

Stocks show mixed performance amid US tariff concerns

The indices of stock markets in Bangladesh exhibited a mixed performance for the second consecutive day yesterday. .Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) saw a decline, while Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) experienced a modest rise amid growing concerns over a hike in trade tariffs by the US..
7 April 2025, 18:33 PM

Govt goes big to woo global investors

The four-day Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025 kicked off yesterday with the view to shining a spotlight on the country’s evolving investment landscape to global investors.
7 April 2025, 18:01 PM

Stocks savaged as China retaliation to Trump tariffs fans trade war

Asian and European equities collapsed on a black Monday for markets after China hammered the United States with its own hefty tariffs, ramping up a trade war many fear could spark a recession.
7 April 2025, 18:00 PM

Navigating pathways post-LDC graduation

Bangladesh is on the verge of graduating from the least developed country (LDC) category in 2026, which will be a significant milestone in the history of its economic journey.
7 April 2025, 18:00 PM

Tea output in northern plains down 20% in 2024

Tea production in the northern plains dropped by nearly 20 percent in 2024, as erratic rainfall, poor market prices, and irregularities in factory accounting took a toll on the sector.
7 April 2025, 18:00 PM

March PMI points to slower economic growth

The Bangladeshi economy might have expanded in March, but at a slower pace due to sluggish growth in sectors like agriculture, manufacturing, and construction.
7 April 2025, 18:00 PM

NBR needs to collect Tk 2 lakh crore in three months

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) faces the herculean task of collecting nearly Tk 2 lakh crore in the final three months of the current fiscal year to meet conditions set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under its $4.7 billion loan programme.
7 April 2025, 18:00 PM

Form taskforce to fight tariff fallout

The International Chamber of Commerce Bangladesh (ICCB) has suggested forming a taskforce to tackle the challenges arising from the imposition of reciprocal tariffs by the US and undertaking diplomatic negotiations with the US authorities.
7 April 2025, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh has significant investment potential: experts

Bangladesh has significant potential for investment but poor infrastructure, lack of access to finance and regulatory hurdles in the country remain concerns, according to businesspeople at Bangladesh Startup Connect 2025.
7 April 2025, 18:00 PM

Exports rise but Trump tariffs create uncertainty

After two months of sluggish growth, Bangladesh’s exports surged in March, driven by strong growth in the readymade garment (RMG) sector.
7 April 2025, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh offers zero tariffs on 100 more US goods to narrow trade gap

Commerce adviser sends a letter to US trade representative
7 April 2025, 15:41 PM

NBR needs to collect Tk 2 lakh crore in three months

IMF presents target, revises GDP growth to 4%
7 April 2025, 14:25 PM

Workers rally in Gazipur over unpaid wages, bonuses

Hundreds of workers joined the rally, which began at 4:00pm, demanding payment of overdue wages, accrued leave benefits, and Eid bonuses
7 April 2025, 13:46 PM

Yunus requests Trump to postpone tariffs for 3 months

The chief adviser made the call in a letter to the US president
7 April 2025, 11:23 AM

March PMI points to slower economic growth in Bangladesh

The Bangladeshi economy might have expanded in March, but at a slower pace due to sluggish growth in sectors like agriculture, manufacturing, and construction..The Bangladesh Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) slipped by 2.9 points to 61.7 in March from the previous month, reflecting a slowe
7 April 2025, 11:10 AM

Stocks fall for second day

The benchmark index of the Dhaka stocks dropped 0.16% to 5,196.70
7 April 2025, 10:23 AM

Form task force to address US tariff challenges: ICCB

The task force will help in monitoring the situation daily, the chamber says
7 April 2025, 09:07 AM