New budget faces revenue execution risks, says Fitch
Star Business Report
16 June 2026, 17:40 PM Business
China retail sales fell in May for first time since 2022
AFP, Beijing
16 June 2026, 12:37 PM Business
Gold extends gains after US, Iran reach peace deal
Reuters
15 June 2026, 13:39 PM Business
Syed Mohammad Kamal, new president of AmCham
Star Business Report
14 June 2026, 19:12 PM Business
Reform-oriented budget to strengthen economy: BGMEA
Star Business Report
13 June 2026, 21:41 PM Business
Brent falls to lowest since March on expected peace deal
Reuters, Houston
13 June 2026, 12:35 PM Business
World's first gig economy treaty adopted at the ILO
AFP, Geneva
13 June 2026, 12:30 PM Business

Biden or Trump, hawkish economic approach on China to intensify

Despite differences between Democrats and Republicans, analysts expect Washington's approach to Beijing will only become tougher
26 February 2024, 12:51 PM

US businesses urged to invest more in Bangladesh

World Bank Alternate Executive Director Ahmad Kaykaus says at a seminar in Texas
26 February 2024, 12:10 PM

Shipping insurance rates soar on Red Sea missile attacks

Attacks by Yemen's Huthi rebels on commercial ships in the Red Sea have sent insurance premiums surging, exacerbating costs already stretched by soaring freight rates and longer alternative trade routes.
24 February 2024, 18:00 PM

Inflation edges up despite monetary tightening. Why?

Bangladesh's annual average inflation crept up to 9.59% last month, way above the central bank's revised target of 7.5% for the financial year ending in June
24 February 2024, 13:37 PM

Suspicious transactions in banks

The number of suspicious transactions rose 65% year-on-year to 14,106 in FY23
24 February 2024, 12:03 PM

Intel signs Microsoft as foundry customer, says on track to overtake TSMC

Microsoft will use its 18A technology to make an undisclosed chip and that it now expects $15 billion of foundry orders
22 February 2024, 06:04 AM

Nvidia quarterly profit soars on demand for AI chips

Nvidia reported profit of $12.3 billion on record revenue of $22.1 billion, and record high FY revenue of $60.9 billion
22 February 2024, 05:29 AM

German economy buffeted by 'perfect storm'

Germany ended 2023 in recession, shrinking by 0.3 percent, and the latest data suggest the first quarter of 2024 will see another contraction
21 February 2024, 11:15 AM

Summit Power suffers 46% drop in profit

Its profit hit Tk 221 crore in FY23, down from Tk 413 crore previous year
21 February 2024, 10:44 AM

Nvidia dethrones Tesla as Wall Street's most traded stock

Nvidia is the third-most valuable US company and showing more evidence of how central AI-related bets have become to investors
21 February 2024, 06:31 AM

India’s AI market seen touching $17 billion by 2027

India has over 420,000 employees who currently hold positions in AI job functions, also has the highest skills penetration with AI
21 February 2024, 06:22 AM

Commerce ministry to share commodity prices on website daily

The commerce ministry will only fix price of a commodity if it seems too high
20 February 2024, 19:04 PM

Extend tax return filing deadline for companies: FBCCI

It wants the deadline to be extended until April 30
20 February 2024, 16:03 PM

Toyota Industries faces crackdown for engine emissions cheating

Japan's transport ministry is preparing action against a Toyota Motor Corp affiliate for cheating engine emissions tests
20 February 2024, 10:31 AM

Germany likely in recession, Bundesbank says

Germany has struggled since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine pushed up energy costs, and its vast, industry-heavy economy is now in its fourth straight quarter of zero or negative growth
20 February 2024, 05:28 AM

India's Zee Entertainment seeks to revive $10 billion merger with Sony

Zee is expected to notify Sony within the next 24-48 hours regarding its willingness to accept all terms and conditions and proceed with the merger
20 February 2024, 05:18 AM

Single month RMG export hits historic high

It hit $4.97 billion in January, posting a 12.45% year-on-year rise
19 February 2024, 14:51 PM

China new year holiday spending surges past pre-pandemic levels

Domestic spending on tourism came in at 632.7 billion yuan ($87.9 billion), up 7.7 percent from 2019
19 February 2024, 11:28 AM

India to allow onion export to Bangladesh on limited scale

Five other countries will also be allowed
19 February 2024, 10:33 AM

India's Adani Group in talks with sovereign funds to raise $2.6 billion

Adani Group is in talks with West Asia-based sovereign funds to raise up to $2.6 billion for its airport expansion and green hydrogen projects
19 February 2024, 05:08 AM