August 7, 2025

Stocks Extend Losing Streak Amid Profit-Taking Pressure

Dhaka: Stocks today extended its losing streak as profit-taking continued to weigh on investor sentiment.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, DSEX, the broad index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange, declined by 63.1 points or 1.2% to settle at 5,40…

Bank of England Cuts Rate After UK Economy Weakens

London: The Bank of England on Thursday cut its key interest rate by a quarter point to four percent in a bid to boost a struggling UK economy.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, alongside the expected decision, the BoE forecast British econo…

Inflation Rate in Bangladesh Reaches 8.55% in July 2025

Dhaka: The general point-to-point inflation rate in the country in July, 2025 reached 8.55 percent.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the latest data from the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) indicated that the inflation rate was mainly…

Stock Markets Show Resilience Amid New US Tariffs

Dhaka: Most stock markets gained Thursday even as President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on dozens of countries took effect, with investors eyeing exemptions from his threatened 100-percent levy on semiconductors. Sentiment was also lifted by hopes of e…

Bangladesh’s Overall PMI Score in July Increases to 61.5

Dhaka: The July reading of the Bangladesh Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) increased 8.4 points from the previous month, reaching 61.5, indicating a faster expansion rate. This marks significant progress for the country’s economy, particularly in the …