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S Korean company to invest $8 million in Mongla EPZ

The company will produce tents, tent accessories, camping furniture, etc
6 August 2025, 11:32 AM

Dhaka stocks rise in morning trade

The DSEX rose 5.85 points to reach 5,491.75 by 11:40 am
6 August 2025, 05:47 AM

India hits back at Trump’s threat

India’s ruling party and main opposition yesterday condemned a threat by US President Donald Trump to raise tariffs on goods from India over its Russian oil purchases, in a show of political unity as a trade rift deepens with Washington.
5 August 2025, 18:00 PM

ICDs overwhelmed with export containers

Private container depots face backlog as export surge strains storage, transport
5 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Govt tightens foreign loan rules amid poor project fund use

Government tightens control over foreign loans with new preconditions
5 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Taka devaluation and the path ahead

The economy of Bangladesh is currently undergoing several reforms and adjustments. However, in recent times, currency devaluation and rising inflation have shaken households, small businesses and industries, forcing painful changes at every level. Many are asking how this devaluation affects the people, and how stability can be regained.
5 August 2025, 18:00 PM

US-India standoff is about more than Russian oil

The standoff between the US and India may well get worse before it gets better. Having slapped a 25 percent tariff on goods the South Asian country sends to America, Donald Trump is vowing to ratchet up the rate over the $4 trillion economy’s purchases of Russian oil. New Delhi calls the threat unjustified and unreasonable. A deal with Washington is possible, but diffusing the situation looks tricky.
5 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Unified promotion policy for state banks introduced

In a move aimed at standardising career progression and ensuring transparency across the public banking sector, the Ministry of Finance has introduced a formal promotion policy for employees of state-owned commercial and specialised banks.
5 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Over 10,000 taxpayers file e-returns on first day of tax season

Over 10,000 taxpayers submitted their income tax returns online on Monday, when the associated portal of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) opened for the tax year 2025-26.
5 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Pipeline ready to carry fuel from Ctg to Dhaka

Chattogram-Dhaka fuel pipeline set for inauguration after successful trial runs
5 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Govt unveils uniform promotion policy for specialised banks

New rules tie promotion to exams, training, and clean service records across four state-run banks
5 August 2025, 12:17 PM

Over 10,000 taxpayers file e-returns on first day: NBR

NBR reports surge in online tax returns on first day of mandatory filing
5 August 2025, 09:59 AM

Banks asked to clearly mention dissent in meeting minutes

The directive will be effective immediately
4 August 2025, 23:00 PM

Stocks break three-day rally

The benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange closed lower yesterday, breaking a three-day rally.
4 August 2025, 20:00 PM

Gold eases on profit-taking

Gold edged lower on Monday as investors booked profits after a sharp rise in the previous session after weaker-than-expected US jobs data boosted hopes for a US Federal Reserve interest rate cut in September.
4 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Jobs are changing, skills aren’t

Job growth in Bangladesh is facing a serious threat, not from war or inflation, but from our failure to prepare the workforce for a world increasingly being shaped by artificial intelligence (AI). As automation and generative AI rapidly transform global employment, we continue to teach outdated skills that no longer match market demands.
4 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Trump tariff rates unlikely to change

New US tariff rates are “pretty much set” with little immediate room for negotiation, Donald Trump’s trade advisor said in remarks aired Sunday, also defending the president’s politically driven levies against Brazil.
4 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Liabilities at state entities dwarf liquid assets

Liabilities at 14 “very high risk” state-owned enterprises are more than 60 times greater than their liquid assets, a severe financial imbalance that prompted warnings of systemic risk, according to an official analysis.
4 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Financial sector saved from edge of collapse: Finance adviser

Steps taken over the past year helped steer the financial sector back towards stability from the edge of collapse, said Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed yesterday.
4 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Listed MNCs see 17% drop in profit as inflation bites

Persistent inflation, rising costs squeeze profit margins of multinational companies
4 August 2025, 18:00 PM