FDI’s hidden crisis: Where is the new money?

At least $8 billion in FDI is needed annually to boost GDP growth by one percentage point
6 November 2025, 13:24 PM

BGMEA, Bangladesh-Canada trade body team up for trade, investment

The two will jointly work to build a stronger network
6 November 2025, 13:07 PM
5 November 2025, 18:00 PM

No licence for travel agencies without full local ownership

Tourism ministry proposes in draft amendment as Bida calls move not justifiable
5 November 2025, 18:00 PM

The automation paradox

If you walk into a McDonald’s in Singapore or Hong Kong, you can place your order through digital touchscreens and make payments through the POS machines attached to them.
5 November 2025, 18:00 PM

Where things stand on China-US trade after Trump and Xi talk

China and the United States have lowered the temperature in their spiralling trade war, bringing a precarious end to months of back-and-forth measures between the economic and technological powerhouses.
5 November 2025, 18:00 PM

Gold rebounds from one-week low

Gold prices rose on Wednesday, as bargain hunters stepped in after bullion dropped to a near one-week low in the previous session, while focus was also on the US private payroll data for cues on future interest rate cuts.
5 November 2025, 18:00 PM

China bans foreign AI chips from state-funded data centres

The Chinese government has issued guidance requiring new data centre projects that have received any state funds to only use domestically-made artificial intelligence chips, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
5 November 2025, 18:00 PM

Make stock market efficient to cut reliance on bank funds: experts

Inconsistent policies are another big reason behind the market not appearing attractive to investors
5 November 2025, 18:00 PM

Global garment supply chain in mild slowdown over US tariff

Foreign denim traders say as fair begins in Dhaka
5 November 2025, 18:00 PM

Inflation eases slightly to 8.17% in Oct

Non-food prices cross the 9% mark again
5 November 2025, 18:00 PM

BGMEA urges govt to sign trade deals with major partners

The deals are required for retaining preferential trade benefits
5 November 2025, 18:00 PM

Chinese drone maker plans $3.5 million factory at Bepza EZ

AeroSynth Limited, a company based in China, has announced plans to invest $3.5 million to set up a drone manufacturing factory in Bepza Economic Zone at Mirsharai, Chattogram...The company plans to annually produce around 150,000 drones, including ones meant to be children’s toys, f
5 November 2025, 15:39 PM

Tobacco farming on farmland deepens food security crisis: experts

A strong tobacco control law should be formulated, they say at a seminar
5 November 2025, 12:17 PM

Bad news for shareholders of to-be-merged banks

They will not get any share in the new bank
5 November 2025, 12:06 PM

NEIR rollout to safeguard consumers and legitimate mobile industry: MIOB

This will safeguard investments of over Tk 2,500 crore made by 17 local, foreign handset manufacturers
5 November 2025, 11:05 AM

Inflation eases slightly in October

It comes down to 8.17% from September’s 8.36%
5 November 2025, 10:56 AM

Five local companies to import $1.25 billion US soybean products

The five are: Meghna Group of Industries, City Group, Delta Agrofood Industries Ltd, Mahbub Group and KGS Group
4 November 2025, 19:31 PM

Merging 5 lenders, new Islami bank launches this month

Once the new bank is launched, depositors will get a maximum of Tk 2 lakh from the deposit insurance fund.
4 November 2025, 18:21 PM

With import policy tweak, garment makers expect $5b more in exports

Govt amending import rules so factories can get all raw materials from buyers, instead of the current 50% limit
4 November 2025, 18:00 PM