Nine hurdles keeping FDI away
24 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Bangladesh steps up in global chip race
24 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Govt forms committee to review ship industry laws
24 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
US textile bodies question reciprocal trade pact clause
24 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Govt begins mapping 10.13 lakh food businesses
24 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Alphabet beats expectations, cloud revenue nearly doubles
24 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Corporate rituals on trial
24 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Gold slips from 2-week peak
24 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Bangladesh building first research vessel to explore the Bay
24 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Panam Institute begins journey as policy think tank
24 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
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
Bangladesh Bank takes over 5 banks in rescue merger
Biggest banking shakeup in motion
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
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
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
Export cap fails to cool jute market as premium prices climb
High-quality jute price rose 7.5% from last month
4 November 2025, 18:00 PM