Weak policies, low trust hurt investment outlook: analysts

The MCCI organises dialogue on Bangladesh’s investment climate
29 April 2026, 20:47 PM
29 April 2026, 18:21 PM

Stocks swing, oil edges up with Iran war peace talks stalled

Brent is above the level it hit before the two sides announced a ceasefire at the start of April, sitting around $112
29 April 2026, 13:04 PM

Gold loses lustre on Middle East war

Investment volumes fell by five percent during the quarter, according to the World Gold Council
29 April 2026, 13:02 PM

Asian governments spend billions of dollars to offset oil price shock

Asian governments are spending billions of dollars in subsidies to shield consumers from the oil price shock
29 April 2026, 12:43 PM

US trade deal a genuine partnership for more bilateral trade: US ambassador

Brent T. Christensen joins AmCham luncheon dialogue
28 April 2026, 19:47 PM

Thailand projects lower growth, fewer tourists due to Mideast war

Growth in the Southeast Asian nation is anaemic, with the tourism sector vital but arrivals yet to return to their pre-Covid highs
28 April 2026, 13:09 PM

For the average price of a car in the US, you could buy 5 new Chinese EVs

Reuters compiled a list of the five best-selling electric vehicles in China that start under $12,000 using ​DCar data
28 April 2026, 12:35 PM

Oil prices rise 1% as no end to Iran war stand-off seems in sight

Brent crude futures for June climbed $1.41, or 1.3 percent, to $109.64 a barrel
28 April 2026, 12:20 PM

Oil price shocks threaten inflation, taka stability: CPD

Global oil price shocks are likely to affect Bangladesh’s economy mainly through higher inflation, a weaker exchange rate, and limited output losses
27 April 2026, 20:39 PM

India suspends trade through Benapole for West Bengal elections

No restriction on movement of perishable goods, medical patients
27 April 2026, 18:45 PM

Oil rises, stocks swing as peace talk hopes wobble

Oil prices rose more than one percent Monday
27 April 2026, 10:35 AM

US Fed set to hold rates steady again on cost hikes from Mideast war

The Federal Reserve's two-day meeting, starting Tuesday, could be chairman Jerome Powell's last at the helm
26 April 2026, 13:01 PM

India plugs oil gap as Middle East supplies sink

India, the world's third-largest oil buyer, normally sources about half of its crude through the Strait of Hormuz
26 April 2026, 12:16 PM

Acute load-shedding taking toll on garment sector: BKMEA

The power situation remains concerning at present, says BKMEA president
25 April 2026, 21:07 PM

US consumer sentiment slumps to record low in April; inflation expectations rise

The University of Michigan's Surveys of Consumers said its Consumer Sentiment Index dropped to a final reading of 49.8 this month, an all-time low
25 April 2026, 13:31 PM

EU, US sign critical minerals plan to counter China reliance

The pact marks a rare embrace by President Donald Trump's administration of the role of the EU
25 April 2026, 13:25 PM

Oil prices end volatile session mixed but up sharply for the week on supply worries

For the week, Brent gained about 16 percent and WTI rose nearly 13 percent
25 April 2026, 13:20 PM

Iran war revives European rooftop solar demand to cut energy bills

The ​conflict has pushed oil, gas and electricity prices sharply higher, accelerating efforts to find cheaper alternatives
23 April 2026, 13:52 PM

Young Chinese use AI to launch one-person firms over job anxiety

More young people in China are subscribing to the model, as cities pledge millions of dollars in funding and rent subsidies
23 April 2026, 11:35 AM