Citi shuts most UAE branches temporarily

Banks in the region sent staff home in response to a deepening Middle East conflict
12 March 2026, 19:17 PM

China calls US trade probes into partners 'political manipulation'

"China opposes using it as an excuse for political manipulation," ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said
12 March 2026, 16:30 PM
12 March 2026, 13:07 PM

US dollar hovers near 2026 highs as oil's rise spurs hawkish central bank bets

The dollar advanced against the euro, yen, sterling and kiwi for a third straight day
12 March 2026, 13:04 PM

Oil tops $100 as Iran attacks offset IEA stockpile release

Brent jumped more than nine percent to hit as high as $101.59 a barrel
12 March 2026, 12:53 PM

Another 58,457 tonnes of US wheat arrive at Mongla port

The consignment has been brought under G2G agreement
11 March 2026, 20:14 PM

Bangladesh’s RMG exports to emerging markets fall 6% in Jul–Feb

The country shipped $4.24 billion worth of garments to emerging markets during the period
11 March 2026, 19:37 PM

Oil crisis: Is world better placed than in 1973?

Unlike the first oil shock, OECD members can now rely on massive strategic reserves, equivalent to three months of imports
11 March 2026, 15:04 PM

Dollar wobbles as foggy outlook for Iran war keeps investors on edge

The dollar index, which measures the US unit against six other rivals, eased to 98.773, not far ​from the three-month top hit on Monday
11 March 2026, 13:32 PM

Zara owner Inditex posts record profit in 2025

The Spanish group reported a profit of 6.22 billion euros
11 March 2026, 13:18 PM

Oil falls on report of IEA proposing biggest oil release ever

Brent futures traded down 88 cents, or 1 percent, ‌at $86.92 a barrel by 0451 GMT
11 March 2026, 12:43 PM

IEA proposes largest ever oil release from strategic reserves, WSJ says

The release would exceed the 182 million barrels of oil that IEA member nations put on the market in two releases in 2022 when Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine
11 March 2026, 10:32 AM

Govt forms committee to prepare crisis plan amid global war risks

The panel will work to safeguard Bangladesh’s economy from potential global disruptions
10 March 2026, 16:50 PM

Dollar eases with oil on hopes of swift end to Iran war

Brent crude futures traded at $92.46 ​a barrel in the Asia morning, down from highs near $120 on Monday
10 March 2026, 12:43 PM

Bangladesh floats tenders to buy 3 LNG cargoes

April delivery has been sought for the cargoes
9 March 2026, 20:44 PM

Taka begins losing value against dollar amid Middle East crisis

The interbank exchange rate stood at Tk 122.49 per US dollar, up from Tk 122.43 a day earlier
9 March 2026, 20:30 PM

Oil prices surge to highest since 2022 at over $119 a barrel

Brent jumps as much as 29%, WTI surges up to 31%
9 March 2026, 17:59 PM

Oil surges over 25%, on track for record daily jump due to escalating Iran war

Brent crude futures were up $24.96 or 27% at $117.65 per barrel at 0451 GMT
9 March 2026, 11:33 AM
9 March 2026, 06:11 AM

Kuwait declares force majeure, cuts crude oil output due to Middle East conflict

The war has blocked the world's most important oil ​artery the Strait of Hormuz which is responsible for 20% of ⁠global oil and LNG supply
8 March 2026, 11:39 AM