China retail sales fell in May for first time since 2022
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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
15 June 2026, 13:39 PM
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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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Let factories run, restore internet
Production and shipments are dependent on strict lead times set by international clothing retailers and brands, yet the factories have had to be kept shut for the past three days
23 July 2024, 15:05 PM
Fresh blow to the fragile economy
The countrywide shutdown and subsequent violence centring the quota reform movement crippled business and economic activities for the last three days, dealing a further blow to an economy that is already ailing due to high inflation, falling exports and depleting forex reserves.
23 July 2024, 14:47 PM
An investor’s guide to export from Bangladesh
In Bangladesh, the export segment plays a critical role in driving economic growth by bringing in the much-needed foreign earnings.
16 July 2024, 12:10 PM
Maersk launches new shipping service to enhance China-Bangladesh trade
The SH3 service is operational since July 7 this year
16 July 2024, 10:36 AM
June export data release to be delayed
Data correction is going on
16 July 2024, 07:44 AM
Ctg customs to auction 182 imported vehicles as scrap
The vehicles were brought in between 2001 to 2012
15 July 2024, 13:43 PM
Knitting industries call indefinite strike for price hike
Production shutdown begins today
14 July 2024, 18:10 PM
Bimstec yet to make substantial progress in trade: experts
The Bimstec FTA should be concluded within a year, they opined
13 July 2024, 12:53 PM
76 companies to be honoured with national export trophies
Rifat Garments Ltd will be given Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Export Trophy
13 July 2024, 06:36 AM
Five-year strategic plan finalised to modernise customs: NBR
The plan will be brought to light soon
11 July 2024, 13:21 PM
Govt to buy 30,000 tonnes of diesel from India, LNG from spot market
Diesel will cost Tk 273.67 crore, LNG Tk 583.56 crore
11 July 2024, 12:04 PM
The world is rushing to Africa to mine critical minerals like lithium – how the continent should deal with the demand
According to the 2023 Critical Minerals Market Review by the International Energy Agency, demand for lithium, for example, tripled from 2017 to 2022
11 July 2024, 07:23 AM
Reserves come down to $20.46 billion after ACU payment
$1.42 billion of import bills for May and June were paid through Asian Clearing Union (ACU)
10 July 2024, 13:16 PM
The IMF is failing countries like Kenya: why, and what can be done about it
The country has been hammered by drought, floods and locust infestations in recent years
10 July 2024, 11:11 AM
Apple auctioned at Tk 61 a kg, orange at Tk 67
Ctg customs bids out 118 tonnes of apple, orange at only Tk 74.6 lakh
9 July 2024, 13:38 PM
Microsoft to offer Apple devices to employees in China
The absence of Android services is the reason of taking such move
9 July 2024, 11:22 AM
Business expansion slows in June
The PMI score hit 63.9 last month, down from March's 70.1
7 July 2024, 13:06 PM
Inflation eases in June but stays over 9.5%
Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics releases data today
7 July 2024, 06:27 AM
Apparel shipment to the USA declines by 12.31%
The amount hit $2.9 billion in the January-May period
6 July 2024, 14:26 PM
Cut in export incentive will hurt textile sector: BTMA
The primary textile sector will lose competitiveness in global arena, says BTMA president
6 July 2024, 13:27 PM