Young Chinese use AI to launch one-person firms over job anxiety
AFP, Shanghai
23 April 2026, 11:35 AM Business
US March retail sales surge past expectations on energy cost spike
AFP, Washington
22 April 2026, 16:46 PM Business
Oil, stocks fall as traders weigh outlook after Trump extends truce
AFP, Hong Kong
22 April 2026, 12:19 PM Business
Commerce minister seeks Australian investment in solar energy
Star Business Report
21 April 2026, 20:12 PM Business
War in Iran is causing biggest energy crisis in history, IEA says
Reuters, Paris
21 April 2026, 18:56 PM Business
Top US trade representative to visit Bangladesh soon
Star Business Report
21 April 2026, 17:57 PM Business
India fertiliser output drops a quarter on Mideast war
AFP, New Delhi
21 April 2026, 12:41 PM Business

Chinese firm Baida Industrial to invest $1.26 million in Uttara EPZ

The company will produce 8,000 tonnes of printed materials and packaging products every year
30 July 2024, 11:23 AM

Robi's quarterly profit rises fourfold

The company’s profit hits Tk 107 crore in April-June of 2024, up from last year same period’s Tk 24 crore
29 July 2024, 13:08 PM

Foreign buyers express concern over timely shipment of RMG

They gave assurance of not seeking any discount or air shipment or cancelling work orders
29 July 2024, 11:17 AM

A low-growth world is an unequal, unstable world

Long periods of slow economic growth can cause a jump in inequality. But a balanced set of policies can stave off that outcome
29 July 2024, 06:05 AM

Banks asked to hike USD rate for inward remittance

The move was taken to boost remittance inflow
28 July 2024, 12:51 PM

Singapore named safest city for tourists, Caracas in Venezuela labelled most risky

Research by Forbes Advisor will be of great interest to travellers who dream of visiting exotic destinations without putting their safety at risk.
27 July 2024, 16:06 PM

Delivery pressure gridlocks Ctg port

Containers got piled up in five layers instead of four
27 July 2024, 13:11 PM

Govt may waive rent for delayed delivery of imported goods

State Minister for Shipping Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury gave the assurance today
25 July 2024, 12:55 PM

Container delivery, transport from Ctg port gaining momentum

Online assessment process began Tuesday evening
24 July 2024, 12:13 PM

India lowers development aid allocation for Bangladesh by 40%

The Modi-administration allocated 120 rupees for Bangladesh as development assistance for 2024-25
24 July 2024, 11:23 AM

Waive demurrage charges at ports: FBCCI

It also demanded no new charges to be imposed when shipment begins
24 July 2024, 10:28 AM

Banks see cash withdrawal, bill payment pressure

Banks reopened today after three days of additional general holidays
24 July 2024, 08:14 AM

Let factories run, restore internet

Production and shipments are dependent on strict lead times set by international clothing retailers and brands, yet the factories have had to be kept shut for the past three days
23 July 2024, 15:05 PM

Fresh blow to the fragile economy

The countrywide shutdown and subsequent violence centring the quota reform movement crippled business and economic activities for the last three days, dealing a further blow to an economy that is already ailing due to high inflation, falling exports and depleting forex reserves.
23 July 2024, 14:47 PM

An investor’s guide to export from Bangladesh

In Bangladesh, the export segment plays a critical role in driving economic growth by bringing in the much-needed foreign earnings.
16 July 2024, 12:10 PM

Maersk launches new shipping service to enhance China-Bangladesh trade

The SH3 service is operational since July 7 this year
16 July 2024, 10:36 AM

June export data release to be delayed

Data correction is going on
16 July 2024, 07:44 AM

Ctg customs to auction 182 imported vehicles as scrap

The vehicles were brought in between 2001 to 2012
15 July 2024, 13:43 PM
14 July 2024, 18:10 PM

Bimstec yet to make substantial progress in trade: experts

The Bimstec FTA should be concluded within a year, they opined
13 July 2024, 12:53 PM