Bangladesh economy records sharp contraction in July

Bangladesh’s PMI hit 36.9 where a reading of 50 indicates 'no change' compared to last month and above 50 means economy is generally ‘expanding’
8 August 2024, 13:48 PM

Trade through Benapole resumes

Trade through Benapole land port resumed today after remaining closed for four days due to a lack of security amid countrywide political unrest centring the fall of the Awami League government
8 August 2024, 12:59 PM

Investors cheer as stocks soar

Share prices rallied for a third consecutive session yesterday, with the key index of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) registering a 5.44 percent spike, the highest jump in four and a half years.
8 August 2024, 11:33 AM

From smart to dumb Bangladesh: the need for accountability in ICT

One of the most significant contributions of Gen Y in the last decade has been the expansion of Bangladesh's ICT sector
8 August 2024, 10:49 AM

Protests break out at half a dozen banks

The bank officials’ demands include cancellations of illegal appointments and punishment of corrupt bank owners
8 August 2024, 08:42 AM

US tops China as Germany's biggest trading partner

German imports and exports to the world's largest economy totalled around 127 billion euros ($139 billion) from January to June, while for China the figure was 122 billion euros, according to Reuters' calculations based on the data
8 August 2024, 07:37 AM

Dhaka stocks continue rally for third day

The DSEX rises 2.63% in the first half an hour of thee day's trading
8 August 2024, 05:50 AM

200 members call for reshuffle of BGMEA board

More than 200 garment exporters yesterday submitted a memorandum to the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), seeking significant reforms within the trade body.
7 August 2024, 18:00 PM

Economy faces fresh risks if stability not restored soon: S&P

Bangladesh’s political crisis has further undermined sovereign credit support since S&P Global Ratings lowered its long-term sovereign credit rating on July 30 this year, the American credit rating agency said yesterday.
7 August 2024, 18:00 PM

Stocks continue to make gains riding on large investors

Share markets in Bangladesh have continued to rise, buoyed by the ongoing movement for change, as large investors made fresh bets on blue-chip stocks yesterday, the second day of trade since the fall of the Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government on July 5.
7 August 2024, 18:00 PM

Factories yet to start running in full swing for a lack of security

Factories are yet to start running in full swing for a lack of law and order since Sheikh Hasina resigned from the post of prime minister three days ago in the face of a mass uprising.
7 August 2024, 18:00 PM

Security concerns slow clearance of goods from ports

Importers are refraining from clearing goods at the ports in Chattogram, Benapole and Mongla as well as the Kamalapur ICD due to a lack of security on major highways.
7 August 2024, 18:00 PM

ATMs out of cash as money supply disrupted

Nasir Hossain, a resident of the capital’s Dhanmondi area, had to urgently buy daily necessities as he had not gone to the market for the past few days in the wake of the deadly protests that forced Sheikh Hasina to resign from her post as prime minister.
7 August 2024, 18:00 PM

Businesses worried about law and order situation

Top businessmen and leaders of different business and trade bodies yesterday demanded the immediate restoration of law and order to ensure safety at their production units.
7 August 2024, 18:00 PM

Stocks extend gaining momentum

Investors made fresh bets on blue-chip stocks
7 August 2024, 12:15 PM

MCCI expresses concern over worsening law and order situation

The leading chamber says it will welcome the interim government
7 August 2024, 10:34 AM

Bangladesh economy faces fresh risks from political volatility: S&P

Credit metrics may still support Bangladesh’s ratings if situation stabilises soon, it says
7 August 2024, 09:44 AM
7 August 2024, 08:55 AM

Businesses demand immediate restoration of law and order

The International Chamber of Commerce, Bangladesh wants safety of production units
7 August 2024, 07:36 AM

Stocks jump for second consecutive day

The DSEX surged 1.2% until 11.50am
7 August 2024, 06:12 AM