IDLC Finance’s profit jumps 46% in Q2

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.
3 August 2025

BSEC identifies 15 companies for potential stock listing

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.
3 August 2025

Bangladesh eyes stake in $7 trillion global halal economy: Ashik Chowdhury

Industry people join Bangladesh-Malaysia Chamber-organised seminar to explore Bangladesh’s potential
3 August 2025

Trust Bank posts Tk 106 crore profit in Q2

Its profit declined 2% year-on-year
3 August 2025

BB move toward flexible FX regime signals right policy shift: BRAC EPL

The move aims at better aligning the taka with market fundamentals, the brokerage house says
3 August 2025

Rod prices hit 3-year low as demand dries up

Steel rod prices have fallen below Tk 90,000 per tonne for the first time in more than three years, as construction demand continues to fall amid reduced government spending and economic uncertainty.
2 August 2025

Reform companies act to meet global standards: experts

They made the call at a DCCI workshop
2 August 2025

Bangladesh Submarine Cable Company crosses 4 Tbps bandwidth supply milestone

Previously, on April 28 this year, BSCPLC had crossed the 3 Tbps mark
2 August 2025

The end of exemption?

TRIPS waiver end poses dual challenge: legal and technological
1 August 2025

Private credit growth target lowered amid low appetite

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has lowered the target for private sector credit growth in its latest monetary policy, citing a lack of appetite arising from political uncertainties.
31 July 2025

Singer begins first export from BSEZ

The first shipment was sent to Beko’s washing machine factory in Romania’s Ulmi
31 July 2025

Tightened monetary policy undermines trade, investment growth: DCCI

The central bank should adopt a more supportive stance, the chamber says
31 July 2025

Kafco clears Tk 950 crore dues to gas distributor

The amount had been mounting since August 2023 when the previous contract expired
30 July 2025

Bata posts Tk 10 crore Q2 loss as store vandalism hits sales

Bata Shoe, one of Bangladesh’s leading footwear manufacturers, reported a loss of approximately Tk 10 crore for the April-June quarter of the current year, as sales declined sharply following the widespread disruption and damage to several of its retail outlets, the company has said..The l
30 July 2025

Bepza secures investment deals worth $497m in FY25

The deals have the potential to generate 59,408 jobs
30 July 2025

Dhaka stocks bounce back

The DSEX rose 53.73 points after falling for three days
30 July 2025

How fair are Trump’s reciprocal tariffs?

Trump's unilateral tariffs: Undermining global trade rules for 'America First'
30 July 2025

Govt directs removal of internet shutdown provision from telecom law

The directive also calls for the country’s surveillance system to be brought in line with international standards
30 July 2025

Robi’s profit doubles in Apr–Jun

The telecom operator made Tk 257 crore profit in three months
28 July 2025

Private sector losing edge for lack of uninterrupted quality energy: DCCI

Dhaka Chamber, Sanem jointly organise discussion on industrial sector’s energy efficiency
28 July 2025