BB buys another $50 million from four banks
Star Business Report
16 April 2026, 19:11 PM Business
IMF chief warns of 'tough times' if oil prices stay high
AFP, Washington
16 April 2026, 12:48 PM Business
US announces new sanctions against Iran oil sector
AFP
16 April 2026, 08:31 AM Business
Middle East conflict disrupting garment production: BGMEA president
Star Business Report
15 April 2026, 21:02 PM Business
UNI Global Union lauds amended labour law of Bangladesh
Star Business Report
15 April 2026, 20:15 PM Business
Safe-haven dollar at six-week lows on hopes of fresh Iran talks
Reuters, Singapore
15 April 2026, 13:16 PM Business
US set to launch tariff refund system on April 20
Reuters
15 April 2026, 10:47 AM Business

India removes import duty on cotton in temporary relief for garment industry

Cotton import duty exemption to boost India's struggling garment sector
19 August 2025, 06:37 AM

S&P affirms US 'AA+' credit rating, cites tariff revenue

Tariff revenue from Trump's trade war offsets US fiscal deficit, says S&P
19 August 2025, 06:19 AM

Japan's SoftBank to invest $2b in Intel

The move is the latest in SoftBank's succession of investments in the US
19 August 2025, 06:03 AM

India’s Russian crude buying has to stop

White House trade adviser Peter Navarro said India's purchases of Russian crude were funding Moscow's war in Ukraine and had to stop, adding that New Delhi was "now cozying up to both Russia and China."
18 August 2025, 22:29 PM

HSBC to honour exporters

HSBC Bangladesh will recognise exporters for their role in driving economic growth and strengthening the country's presence in global trade.
18 August 2025, 22:25 PM

Import containers must move same day

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has directed that all import containers destined for private inland container depots (ICDs) or off-docks must be transferred to the designated facilities on the very day they are unloaded from vessels at Chattogram port.
17 August 2025, 18:10 PM

Money laundering: NBR traces Tk 40,000cr in assets abroad

The National Board of Revenue has found assets worth nearly Tk 40,000 crore in five countries which it believes were bought with money laundered from Bangladesh, said the Chief Adviser’s Office yesterday.
17 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Thai Government launches Crypto-to-Baht scheme to boost tourism

The initiative "TouristDigiPay" is a direct response to a significant slowdown in tourism this year
17 August 2025, 09:11 AM

Shipbuilding export goal of $4b by 2026 termed unrealistic

Lack of financing, high costs challenge shipbuilding
16 August 2025, 18:00 PM

US retail sales rise amid limited consumer tariff hit so far

Rising inflation fears persist among consumers
16 August 2025, 06:57 AM

StanChart shares fall 9% after US lawmaker calls for probe

Bank calls allegations 'entirely false'
16 August 2025, 06:36 AM

Bangladesh should align labour laws with global standards: EU

The European Union (EU) has underscored the urgent need for Bangladesh to align its labour laws with international standards, signalling that improved labour rights and compliance are essential.
14 August 2025, 23:04 PM

Bitcoin hits record high above $124,000

Bitcoin hit a record high on Thursday during early Asian trading, surpassing $124,000, driven by favourable US legislation and a rise in US equities.
14 August 2025, 22:46 PM

US pharma tariffs likely weeks away as Trump plans for Alaska, sources say

Drug import tariffs announcement delayed past promised deadline, sources disclose
14 August 2025, 08:20 AM

US consumer inflation holds steady but tariff risks persist

Trump faces inflation worries despite stable CPI, core prices rise, tariffs loom
13 August 2025, 07:37 AM

India reels from US tariff hike threat

Trump's tariff threat could cause immense job losses in India
13 August 2025, 06:15 AM

India-Bangladesh trade hits further turbulence

These curbs will disrupt existing transport channels
12 August 2025, 14:48 PM

Onion imports to be allowed this season: commerce adviser

It can be sourced from any country, he says
12 August 2025, 13:47 PM

Indian ban unlikely to impact Bangladesh’s export target: commerce adviser

India already enjoys a substantial bilateral trade surplus, he says
12 August 2025, 11:03 AM

Trump says gold will not face tariffs after customs confusion

Gold futures retreat from record highs after Trump's tariff clarity
12 August 2025, 05:49 AM