Govt to launch Probashi Card, reopen closed labour markets: minister

A 180-day action plan has been taken, says expatriates’ welfare minister
28 February 2026, 20:51 PM

Oil prices jump on Iran attack fears while US stocks fall

Crude prices jumped more than three percent at one point as optimism faded following Thursday talks between the two nations
28 February 2026, 11:32 AM

Trump administration seeks delay in tariff refunds battle

The administration argued Friday for a delay of up to four months, before litigation on refunds is brought up again before the US Court of International Trade
28 February 2026, 11:28 AM

How Trump’s renewed tariff chaos will stifle investment around the world

What we do know is that the chaos and uncertainty surrounding them will make investors and businesses extremely cautious
26 February 2026, 15:03 PM

US tariffs hit less than expected: European development bank

The US Supreme Court last week struck down much of Trump's tariff policy, prompting him to impose a new 10-percent duty under a different law
26 February 2026, 12:51 PM

Deal or no deal: What's the state of Trump's tariffs?

Here is the state of play as Trump moves to rebuild his trade agenda
26 February 2026, 11:43 AM

HSBC earnings top forecasts thanks to strong wealth business

The firm saw pre-tax profit fall US$2.4 billion to US$29.9 billion last year
25 February 2026, 13:30 PM

Oil hovers near seven-month highs ahead of US-Iran talks

Brent futures were up 43 cents, or 0.6 percent, at $71.20 per barrel
25 February 2026, 12:10 PM

US appeals WTO ruling in dispute by China over clean energy subsidies

China launched its dispute at the WTO in March 2024, accusing Washington of unfair competition over its support for companies in the energy transition sector
25 February 2026, 12:06 PM

BGMEA seeks release of cash incentives to ensure workers’ salaries before Eid

Garment exporters tell Bangladesh Bank governor that delays in settling Tk 5,700 crore are straining factories
24 February 2026, 18:19 PM

New US tariffs come in at lower 10% rate

The United States imposed a new tariff from Tuesday of 10 percent on all goods not covered by exemptions, the US Customs and Border Protection said, the rate first announced by President Donald Trump on Friday rather than the 15 percent he promised a day later.
24 February 2026, 17:50 PM

Trump considers new national security tariffs after Supreme Court ruling, WSJ reports

The new tariffs would be separate from a 15 percent global levy Trump announced on Saturday
24 February 2026, 12:10 PM

Trump threatens countries that would 'play games' with tariffs

The high court struck down Trump's global tariffs last Friday
24 February 2026, 12:00 PM

US to stop collecting tariffs deemed illegal by Supreme Court on Tuesday

The IEEPA tariff collection halt coincides with Trump's imposition of a new, 15 percent global tariff
23 February 2026, 14:23 PM

Gold climbs to 3-week high as US tariff ruling stokes uncertainty

Spot gold climbed 1.1 percent to $5,158.29 per ounce by 0558 GMT
23 February 2026, 13:01 PM

EU 'expects' US to honour trade deal as Trump hikes tariffs

The EU and United States last year struck an agreement setting US tariffs at a maximum 15 percent on most European goods
23 February 2026, 11:54 AM
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22 February 2026, 17:23 PM

Supreme Court tariff ruling clouds Fed's rate path after a year of upheaval

The fresh uncertainty around the Fed's outlook was evident in interest rate futures markets
22 February 2026, 13:39 PM

For Europe Inc, US tariff relief comes with a sting in the tail

European trade groups, companies and analysts worried that the ruling may make trade relations even more messy after hard-struck trade deals last year
22 February 2026, 12:18 PM