US appeals court halts order declaring Trump's global 10% tariff illegal

In its motion for a stay, the Trump administration argued that the CIT's decision should be stayed pending the full run of government appeals
13 May 2026, 15:10 PM

The art of taxation

Why raising revenue is central to development
13 May 2026, 14:06 PM

Oil prices slip on teetering Iran ceasefire as Trump heads to China

Brent crude futures dropped $1.22, or 1.1 percent, to $106.55 a barrel
13 May 2026, 12:17 PM

China-US trade talks start in South Korea

Meeting happens ahead of Trump–Xi summit
13 May 2026, 11:42 AM

BCI urges Bangladesh Bank to ease pressure on industries

The Bangladesh Chamber of Industries (BCI) has urged Bangladesh Bank to introduce long-term financing, lower lending rates, and relax loan classification rules to support industries struggling under mounting financial pressure
12 May 2026, 21:04 PM

Geopolitical oil shocks could create severe headwinds for oil-importing economies: WB report

Geopolitically driven oil supply disruptions could create severe headwinds for oil-importing economies through higher inflation, tighter financial conditions, and pressure on trade balances, according to a recent World Bank (WB) report
12 May 2026, 19:57 PM

Oil prices jump on latest US-Iran peace process impasse

Brent crude futures gained $2.85, or 2.7 percent, to $107.06 a barrel
12 May 2026, 16:59 PM

Oil climbs on US-Iran deadlock

The international benchmark Brent crude jumped 1.3 percent to $105 a barrel
12 May 2026, 13:40 PM

Trump says he supports suspending US gas tax after prices remain high

Gas prices surge on Iran war, creating political risk for Trump and Republicans before midterms
12 May 2026, 08:39 AM

Garment exporters meet PM, demand uninterrupted power supply

The BGMEA and BKMEA sat with the premier in two separate meetings
11 May 2026, 19:02 PM

Oil soars as Trump rejects Iran's terms

Trump's repudiation of Iran's response to his latest peace proposal raised the likelihood of further violence and disruptions to oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz
11 May 2026, 13:31 PM

China on track to reach high-income status in one to two years

China was ranked as an upper-middle income economy with 2024 per capita gross national income at $13,660
10 May 2026, 16:23 PM

Sri Lanka to hike electricity tariff amid energy crisis

Consumers using more than 180 units (kilowatt hours) of electricity a month will have to pay an additional 18 percent from Monday
10 May 2026, 12:15 PM

DCCI calls for integrated logistics ecosystem to boost exports

The chamber called for an integrated and efficient logistics ecosystem to support trade and investment
9 May 2026, 17:13 PM

China trade beats forecasts in April despite Mideast war

Exports from the manufacturing powerhouse were up 14.1 percent in April
9 May 2026, 12:53 PM

US job growth beats expectations but consumer confidence at all-time low

US consumer confidence, however, was an all-time low according to a University of Michigan survey
9 May 2026, 12:51 PM

Global stocks diverge, oil rises as fresh US-Iran clashes hit peace hopes

While European bourses retreated, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq indices both pushed to fresh records on solid US jobs numbers
9 May 2026, 12:47 PM

Trump administration invites Nvidia, Boeing CEOs for China trip: media report

Executives from Apple, Exxon, Qualcomm, Blackstone, Citigroup, and Visa are also on the invitation list, according to Semafor report
8 May 2026, 09:06 AM

EU negotiators yet to ratify US trade deal amid Trump tariff threat

Trump vowed last week to raise duties on EU cars and trucks to 25 percent, accusing the bloc of failing to comply with the deal
7 May 2026, 11:30 AM

Oil prices rise as investors weigh Middle East peace prospects

Brent crude futures were up 78 cents, or 0.8%, at $102.05 a barrel
7 May 2026, 11:25 AM