BB buys another $50 million from four banks
16 April 2026, 19:11 PM
Business
IMF chief warns of 'tough times' if oil prices stay high
16 April 2026, 12:48 PM
Business
Oil little changed on scepticism US-Iran peace talks will ease Hormuz disruption
16 April 2026, 10:48 AM
Business
US announces new sanctions against Iran oil sector
16 April 2026, 08:31 AM
Business
Middle East conflict disrupting garment production: BGMEA president
15 April 2026, 21:02 PM
Business
UNI Global Union lauds amended labour law of Bangladesh
15 April 2026, 20:15 PM
Business
Safe-haven dollar at six-week lows on hopes of fresh Iran talks
15 April 2026, 13:16 PM
Business
Oil mixed as Middle East supply uncertainty outweighs hopes for US-Iran talks
15 April 2026, 12:43 PM
Business
'Blindsided': US farmers strained as fertilizer costs surge on war
15 April 2026, 12:09 PM
Business
US set to launch tariff refund system on April 20
15 April 2026, 10:47 AM
Business
Trump says Indonesia to face 19% tariff under trade deal
This is significantly below the 32 percent level the president earlier threatened
16 July 2025, 03:23 AM
China’s economy grows 5.2% on trade war truce
China’s economy expanded more than five percent in the second quarter, official data showed Tuesday, buoyed by strong exports but analysts warned that more work was needed to address sluggish consumer demand.Beijing celebrates Q2 growth; persistent weak demand worries analysts
15 July 2025, 18:00 PM
BB buys $313m more from 22 banks
Bangladesh Bank purchased another $313 million from 22 commercial banks in an auction yesterday, reacting to the sharp drop in the US dollar rate.
15 July 2025, 18:00 PM
US inflation expected to rise in June with tariff-driven price hikes
Consumer prices expected up; tariff impact looms, halting Fed rate cuts
15 July 2025, 07:01 AM
Dhaka gears up for 3rd round of talks to avert US tariff shock
Bangladesh will launch the third round of negotiations with the United States Trade Representative (USTR) next week, aiming to secure a more “rational” tariff structure before the August 1 deadline, said Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin yesterday.
14 July 2025, 18:04 PM
China exports beat forecasts in June
China’s exports rose more than expected in June, official data showed Monday, after Washington and Beijing agreed a tentative deal to lower swingeing tariffs on each other.
14 July 2025, 18:00 PM
US tariff on Bangladesh: An urgent wake-up call for our RMG industry
The 35% tariff imposed by the US is not a final decision, as discussions are still ongoing
14 July 2025, 13:43 PM
EU ready to hit US with 21-bln-euro tariff list, Italy foreign minister says
As US tariff threat looms, EU readies countermeasures but still seeks deal
14 July 2025, 07:42 AM
Ctg port seizes Tk 3cr worth of undeclared fabric
The consignment was imported under the name of Savar-based exporter Eagle Textile
13 July 2025, 14:35 PM
Trump's dealmaker name on the line in high stakes tariff talks
Trump's trade war yields discord, few deals, and deadline extensions
13 July 2025, 05:34 AM
Trump intensifies trade war with threat of 30% tariffs on EU, Mexico
Trump announced the latest tariffs in separate letters to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum
13 July 2025, 03:32 AM
Apparel exports to US rose 14% in FY25
Bangladesh RMG exports to US soar on diversified sourcing
12 July 2025, 18:02 PM
Benapole trade drops sharply for bans, global downturn
In a year, imports declined by 631,330 tonnes and exports by 75,232 tonnes
12 July 2025, 13:55 PM
Stocks fall as Trump ramps up tariff threats
Trade tensions mount as Trump targets Canada, Europe; Bitcoin hits record
12 July 2025, 05:29 AM
US customs duties top $100 billion for first time in a fiscal year
US customs duty collections surged again in June as President Donald Trump's tariffs gained steam
12 July 2025, 05:02 AM
AI giant Nvidia becomes first company to reach $4 tn in value
Nvidia vaulted as high as $164.42, giving it a valuation above $4 trillion
10 July 2025, 05:47 AM
Vietnam to introduce measures to cope with US tariffs, trade official says
Hanoi eyes FTA markets, product upgrades to offset us tariff reliance
9 July 2025, 06:19 AM
Malaysia's Anwar slams tariffs as regional meet starts
Anwar's remarks came as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio flew to Malaysia for talks overshadowed by fears of a trade war.
9 July 2025, 03:55 AM
SE Asian nations to express ‘concern’ over US tariffs
Southeast Asian nations will express "concern" over "counterproductive" US tariffs, according to a draft statement shared with AFP on Tuesday, after Donald Trump threatened more than a dozen countries with higher levies.
8 July 2025, 22:09 PM
Navigating export vulnerability, strategic response
As the initial three-month pause approached its end, the United States started announcing new reciprocal tariff rates, generally in accordance with the initial rates released in April. While the Donald Trump-led administration has offered a small window for countries to strike a better deal before the tariffs come into effect on August 1, the latest development is bound to introduce new uncertainty into global trade and the economy.
8 July 2025, 18:00 PM