Gold extends gains after US, Iran reach peace deal
15 June 2026, 13:39 PM
Business
Syed Mohammad Kamal, new president of AmCham
14 June 2026, 19:12 PM
Business
Lost Gulf oil exports far smaller than thought, traders and shippers say
14 June 2026, 14:15 PM
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Analysis / Gold's record rally falters as bulls run into Fed rate expectations, stronger dollar
14 June 2026, 12:46 PM
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Reform-oriented budget to strengthen economy: BGMEA
13 June 2026, 21:41 PM
Business
Brent falls to lowest since March on expected peace deal
13 June 2026, 12:35 PM
Business
World's first gig economy treaty adopted at the ILO
13 June 2026, 12:30 PM
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Bangladesh can be world's No. 1 RMG sourcing hub: Inditex regional chief
10 June 2026, 21:47 PM
Business
$404m WB loan, grant for health, nutrition services in Bangladesh
10 June 2026, 21:00 PM
Business
Tech leads Asia losses, oil rises as rollercoaster week rumbles on
10 June 2026, 11:58 AM
Business
New administrator forms 10-member panel to run BGMEA
They are: Md Shahidullah Azim, Enamul Haque Khan (Bablu), Miran Ali, M Mohiuddin Chowdhury, Asif Ashraf, Rezwan Selim, ANM Saifuddin, Md Shihabuduzza Chowdhury, Shams Mahmud and Sharif Zahir
24 October 2024, 15:55 PM
Unilever beats third-quarter underlying sales estimate
The consumer goods giant said on Thursday it was keeping its full-year outlook for 3-5 percent underlying sales growth and an underlying operating margin of at least 18 percent
24 October 2024, 07:02 AM
US fines Apple and Goldman Sachs over Apple Card
Apple failed to send tens of thousands of customer disputes about credit card transactions to Goldman Sachs, and when it did the bank did not follow federal requirements for investigating claims, the bureau said
24 October 2024, 04:57 AM
Boeing workers reject contract, extend strike: union
64 percent of the members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers District 751 rejected the contract, the union said on X
24 October 2024, 04:53 AM
Rights advocates criticise fashion brands for failure to protect labour rights in Bangladesh
The Clean Clothes Campaign urges brands to take swift action
23 October 2024, 14:51 PM
US remains engine of global growth in latest IMF forecasts
IMF raised its 2024 and 2025 economic growth forecasts for the US - the only developed economy to see its outlook marked up for both years
23 October 2024, 05:08 AM
IMF lowers China 2024 growth forecast, warns property woes 'could worsen'
China's leaders are targeting annual growth of five percent this year -- a goal challenged by weak consumption and a prolonged and debilitating debt crisis in the colossal property sector
23 October 2024, 04:58 AM
US unveils funding for chip industry firm in battleground Michigan
The latest $325 million in proposed funds under the CHIPS and Science Act -- a package of incentives to boost research and US semiconductor production -- goes towards polysilicon manufacturer Hemlock Semiconductor
22 October 2024, 04:57 AM
Britain seeking EU trade reset: minister
Trade minister Douglas Alexander said Britain's 2016 vote to leave the EU caused "significant disruption" to its trade policy and the country needed to recalibrate its global trade outlook
22 October 2024, 04:51 AM
Trade through Benapole to remain suspended for 4 days until Oct 24
The suspension was imposed, as Indian minister will open a terminal at Petrapole on October 24
21 October 2024, 15:22 PM
LafargeHolcim sees drop in sales, profit
Sales fell 2% while profit 45%
21 October 2024, 14:38 PM
India's garment exports surge 17.3% in September amid Bangladesh crisis: report
The growth comes despite global challenges such as inflation and supply chain disruptions, which have impacted other major garment-exporting nations, the report states
21 October 2024, 10:15 AM
IMF, World Bank meetings clouded by wars, slow economic growth, US election
The International Monetary Fund and World Bank annual meetings are scheduled to draw more than 10,000 people from finance ministries, central banks and civil society groups to discuss efforts to boost patchy global growth, deal with debt distress and finance the green energy transition
21 October 2024, 08:12 AM
Oil prices steady after 7% weekly drop
Brent crude futures rose 8 cents, or 0.11 percent, to $73.14 a barrel by 0120 GMT
21 October 2024, 04:58 AM
China's central bank cuts two key rates to boost economy
The cuts come just days after the country posted its slowest quarterly growth in a year and a half, underlining the deep economic woes the country faces.
21 October 2024, 04:53 AM
US retail sales pick up pace in September
Retail sales in the United States accelerated in September, according to government data released Thursday, a positive sign for consumption as the election approaches.
20 October 2024, 18:00 PM
Inflation is not dead, it’s just resting
Inflation in the United States picked up in the late 1960s in the wake of the Vietnam War and spending on President Lyndon Johnson’s “Great Society” set of social programs
20 October 2024, 11:13 AM
New rules drive Japanese trucking sector to the brink
Since April, truck drivers' annual overtime has been capped at 960 hours, or 80 hours per month on average, alongside new rules including on break stops
20 October 2024, 08:33 AM
China's growth reprieve will be short-lived
The People's Bank of China, Ministry of Finance and other departments have at least announced enough stimulus measures to convince economists this year's performance will be on-target
20 October 2024, 04:38 AM
Boeing and workers reach tentative deal to end strike
Boeing confirmed a tentative deal was reached and said it includes a 35 percent pay raise over four years and a one-time signing bonus of $7,000
20 October 2024, 04:29 AM