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.

The government lost a substantial amount of revenue last year due to a surge in contraband cigarettes and local counterfeit production, said National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan yesterday..This came about in spite of the imposition of higher taxes, he said, adding,

Sylhet's 'London' image belied by poverty index findings

There is no official mobile app or website for TakaPay, says the central bank

The data shows Tesla’s customer loyalty peaked in June 2024

RMG shipments grew 25 percent year-on-year to $3.96 billion

Central bank raises Sukuk quota for Islamic units to 80%

Finance adviser urges people to see positive economic progress

The DSEX declined 9.25 points, reaching 5,526.89 by 11:46 am

IDLC Finance PLC reported a significant rise in profitability in the second quarter of 2025, buoyed by higher investment income and lower provisioning expenses, the leading non-bank financial institution said in its financial statements.

Remittance surged 30 percent year-on-year in July, the first month of the current fiscal year, maintaining buoyancy in inflows as more than 40 lakh Bangladeshis have gone abroad for work over the past four years.

NBR mandates online income tax returns for all individuals from this year

The stock market regulator has identified 15 state-run and multinational companies, in which the government holds a stake, for potential listing on the stock exchange in a bid to restore investor confidence.

Apple CEO Tim Cook signaled on Thursday the iPhone maker was ready to spend more to catch up to rivals in artificial intelligence by building more data centers or buying a larger player in the segment, a departure from a long practice of fiscal frugality.

The prospect of five Islamic banks in Bangladesh being merged into one “New Bank” has raised a general concern over whether such a move is the most effective solution to their problems. Merger memories exist in our banking history. My central argument is that restructuring each bank individually offers a more sustainable path forward.

Macroeconomic recovery signs boost investor confidence, lifting DSE to a new high

Exports of bicycles see 41 percent jump, signaling post-pandemic market recovery

Central bank halts Binimoy services over alleged contract breach and irregularities

The association asked its members to pay tribute to the July martyrs on Aug 5

Industry people join Bangladesh-Malaysia Chamber-organised seminar to explore Bangladesh’s potential