Record $3.29 billion remittance came in March

Remittance inflow posted a 65% year-on-year jump
6 April 2025, 11:26 AM
6 April 2025, 11:21 AM

Stocks dip amid Trump tariff fallout 

Turnover stood at Tk 415.5 crore.
6 April 2025, 10:54 AM

Starlink given go-ahead to operate in Bangladesh: Bida executive chairman

The approval was given last month, says Ashik Chowdhury
6 April 2025, 10:32 AM

Aramit Cement trims losses in Q2 

The company incurred a loss of Tk 6.03 crore during the October-December period of FY25
6 April 2025, 09:19 AM

Govt hopeful about receiving two IMF tranches in June

“If the IMF does not release the funds, we will have to boost revenue,” he added
6 April 2025, 07:07 AM

Saif Powertec in talks with UCB to resolve Tk 518cr loan issue

The company expressed hope that the matter would not have any adverse effect on its operations.
6 April 2025, 06:38 AM

Dhaka stocks nosedive on opening amid US tariff concerns

Of the traded stocks, 70 advanced, 249 declined, and 46 remained unchanged.
6 April 2025, 05:00 AM

Steelmakers struggle against growing headwinds

Local steel industry is enduring a turbulent phase, grappling with subdued demand due to sluggish government spending and wavering private sector confidence, driven largely by political uncertainty.
5 April 2025, 18:00 PM

IMF mission to start reviewing reform progress today

A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will today start reviewing the progress of reforms tied to two instalments of a $4.7 billion loan programme against the backdrop of the fourth instalment being deferred.
5 April 2025, 18:00 PM

Rising costs erode business competitiveness

Bangladesh, long regarded as a cost-competitive destination and once hailed as the next Asian tiger, is now grappling with mounting pressure as the cost of doing business is rising sharply across key sectors.
5 April 2025, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh earned Tk 1,500cr tariff from US imports in FY24

"Bangladesh generates a negligible amount of revenue from taxes levied on goods imported from the United States"
5 April 2025, 18:00 PM

New tariffs may hurt Bangladesh, and US too

US President Donald Trump has done what he had long wanted to do – try to increase America’s revenue in every possible way.
5 April 2025, 18:00 PM

Is this really a reciprocal tariff remedy?

The president of the United States of America issued an executive order on April 2 this year to impose reciprocal tariffs.
5 April 2025, 18:00 PM

Investment summit begins tomorrow

The Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025 is set to begin at the InterContinental Dhaka tomorrow, taking place at a critical juncture when foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows have plunged to a six-year low, raising concerns about the country’s investment climate.
5 April 2025, 18:00 PM

Global investors set to attend investment summit amid FDI concerns

The event is scheduled to begin in Bangladesh on April 7
5 April 2025, 13:40 PM

Late Masudur Rahman, the architect of CanCham Bangladesh

Masudur Rahman's leadership was instrumental in elevating Bangladesh’s presence in global trade networks
5 April 2025, 13:23 PM

Tariffs may raise costs for American families: US retail federation

More tariffs equal more anxiety and uncertainty, says the National Retail Federation (NRF)
5 April 2025, 11:43 AM

IMF team to arrive in Dhaka today for loan review 

The team will begin its two-week mission from April 6
5 April 2025, 06:36 AM

Apparel makers playing graceful grocers

Factories provide essentials at subsidised prices to win worker loyalty and orders. But what does the factory gain?
4 April 2025, 18:00 PM