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Oil falls as markets weigh return of supply, US-Iran peace deal
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Gold extends gains after US, Iran reach peace deal
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Syed Mohammad Kamal, new president of AmCham
14 June 2026, 19:12 PM
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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
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Brent falls to lowest since March on expected peace deal
13 June 2026, 12:35 PM
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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
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Economic possibilities for my grandchildren
Geopolitical tensions are on the rise, and the world economy is facing its weakest medium-term prospects in decades
3 August 2024, 11:34 AM
Forex reserves decline by $1.3 billion in a month
Reserves stood at $20.48 billion on July 31, down from $21.78 billion a month ago
1 August 2024, 12:37 PM
Remittance falls 3.2% in July
Banks could not receive any remittance in the five days of countrywide internet blackout this month
1 August 2024, 11:43 AM
How Africa’s ‘ticket’ to prosperity fueled a debt bomb
Credit ratings were meant to help sub-Saharan countries tap global investors to fund much-needed development. But low scores, heavy borrowing and bad luck have left many struggling with crushing bond debt.
1 August 2024, 11:03 AM
Fed's Powell puts September rate cut on table as US inflation cools
The Fed ended its latest two-day policy meeting with a decision to hold its benchmark interest rate steady in the 5.25%-5.50% range
1 August 2024, 09:42 AM
Govt waives seven-day demurrage for importers
The consignments, which have arrived or are scheduled to arrive at the port in between July 16 and August 5 this year, will get the extended benefit
31 July 2024, 13:17 PM
Rebooting the economy
The crackdown on the nonviolent uprise of the students and the subsequent one thing leading to another chain of events locked down the economy, only figuratively reminiscent of the pandemic in 2020
31 July 2024, 11:18 AM
Marico’s profit jumps 30% in April-June quarter
Marico Bangladesh Ltd, a listed multinational company, said its profit soared 30 percent year on year to Tk 172.57 crore in the April-June quarter.
31 July 2024, 04:46 AM
Chinese firm Baida Industrial to invest $1.26 million in Uttara EPZ
The company will produce 8,000 tonnes of printed materials and packaging products every year
30 July 2024, 11:23 AM
Robi's quarterly profit rises fourfold
The company’s profit hits Tk 107 crore in April-June of 2024, up from last year same period’s Tk 24 crore
29 July 2024, 13:08 PM
Foreign buyers express concern over timely shipment of RMG
They gave assurance of not seeking any discount or air shipment or cancelling work orders
29 July 2024, 11:17 AM
A low-growth world is an unequal, unstable world
Long periods of slow economic growth can cause a jump in inequality. But a balanced set of policies can stave off that outcome
29 July 2024, 06:05 AM
Banks asked to hike USD rate for inward remittance
The move was taken to boost remittance inflow
28 July 2024, 12:51 PM
Singapore named safest city for tourists, Caracas in Venezuela labelled most risky
Research by Forbes Advisor will be of great interest to travellers who dream of visiting exotic destinations without putting their safety at risk.
27 July 2024, 16:06 PM
Delivery pressure gridlocks Ctg port
Containers got piled up in five layers instead of four
27 July 2024, 13:11 PM
Govt may waive rent for delayed delivery of imported goods
State Minister for Shipping Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury gave the assurance today
25 July 2024, 12:55 PM
Container delivery, transport from Ctg port gaining momentum
Online assessment process began Tuesday evening
24 July 2024, 12:13 PM
India lowers development aid allocation for Bangladesh by 40%
The Modi-administration allocated 120 rupees for Bangladesh as development assistance for 2024-25
24 July 2024, 11:23 AM
Waive demurrage charges at ports: FBCCI
It also demanded no new charges to be imposed when shipment begins
24 July 2024, 10:28 AM
Banks see cash withdrawal, bill payment pressure
Banks reopened today after three days of additional general holidays
24 July 2024, 08:14 AM