G20 finance chiefs except China back action on distorted trade
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Bangladesh's exports rise 5.43% in July-August
1 September 2026
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Remittance rises 22% in August
1 September 2026
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What's in the US-Venezuela oil agreement
1 September 2026
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Global AI boom fuels Asia factory expansion in August
1 September 2026
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Oil extends gains, stocks drop as Trump issues fresh Iran warning
1 September 2026
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China's factory activity slides for second straight month
31 August 2026
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Oil jumps more than 2% after US attack on Iran's Larak island
31 August 2026
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Bangladesh repaid 3 times more in foreign loans than it received in July
30 August 2026
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US employment growth only modestly lower than thought in BLS revision
30 August 2026
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Businesses in India, Bangladesh to form B2B task forces
The proposed task forces would focus on infrastructure investment and emerging technologies
18 August 2026
US 30-year yields hit highest level since 2007 as war, oil worries fester
The yield on the benchmark US 10-year Treasury note rose 1.7 basis points to 4.739 percent
18 August 2026
Hormuz crossings rise slightly from weekend, remain in single digits, data shows
There were no very large crude carriers (VLCC) or tankers carrying liquefied natural gas passing through
18 August 2026
Crude extends gains, stocks stagger as Mideast hopes dim
Crude stays stuck around $90 a barrel
18 August 2026
UAE-based Bangladeshis plan to invest Tk 1,000 crore
They want to invest in banking, renewable energy, food processing, tourism, education and healthcare
17 August 2026
Bangladesh, Netherlands team up to make RMG more sustainable
Dutch minister emphasises expansion of circular economy
17 August 2026
Quickly ensure efficient cargo handling at airports: commerce minister
Although issues such as cargo handling and warehouses at airports do not fall directly under the jurisdiction of the commerce ministry, they are closely linked to the country’s trade and export activities
17 August 2026
Japanese economy ekes out modest growth
Gross domestic product grew 0.3 percent between April and June
17 August 2026
Oil rises as US-Iran peace talks stall, Hormuz shipping slows
Brent crude futures rose as much as 1 percent to $89.40 per barrel
17 August 2026
Europe's heatwaves expose insurance gap as business losses mount
As Europe bakes under its fifth heatwave of the year, the traditional 6-7 p.m. slot has all but disappeared as people seek air-conditioning indoors, cutting sales for many hospitality businesses
16 August 2026
Bangladesh’s RMG exports to EU fall 16.43% in first half
However, in June alone, the volume rose 6.53 percent
15 August 2026
US raises pressure on EU to 'deliver' on non-tariff trade commitments
A European Commission spokesperson said the EU and US were continuing to work on tariff and non-tariff issues
15 August 2026
Oil climbs over $1 on tanker attacks, no progrees on peace
Brent futures settled at $88.52 a barrel, up $1.45, or 1.67 percent
15 August 2026
US consumer sentiment drops as Iran war fuels inflation fears
Preliminary data showed consumer sentiment came in at 51.0 points, down from 55.2 and well off from market expectations
15 August 2026
20 Bangladeshi textile, apparel companies join global sourcing fair in Las Vegas
The three-day exhibition, SOURCING, was held from August 10 to 12
13 August 2026
Bangladesh proposes signing FTA with New Zealand
Commerce Secretary Md Ataur Rahman Khan is now leading a delegation on a tour to Australia and New Zealand to find out opportunities to increase bilateral trade
13 August 2026
Bangladesh seeks Australia’s support for joining RCEP
Commerce Secretary Md Ataur Rahman Khan made the call at a meeting in Australia’s Canberra today with Ravi Kewalram, first assistant secretary of the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Sarah Storey, first assistant secretary of the South and Central Asia Division
13 August 2026
Aromatic rice export quotas under review
Exporters are asked to submit actual shipment data in three workdays
13 August 2026
Bangladesh, ADB plan over $1 billion annual investments for IGND
During a visit to Bangladesh, the ADB vice president engaged in strategic consultations on ADB’s upcoming country partnership strategy and held policy dialogues aimed at accelerating key economic reforms, mobilising private capital, and strengthening climate resilience
13 August 2026
Taiwan's Foxconn reports 35% rise in Q2 profit on AI demand, beats forecasts
Net profit for the April to June period for Nvidia's biggest server maker and Apple's top iPhone assembler was $1.86 billion
12 August 2026