Dollar holds firm as Middle East ceasefire hopes rise
38 MIN(s) ago
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Oil up over 1% as Mideast uncertainty keeps market jittery
55 MIN(s) ago
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Asia's factory activity slows on cost pressure from Iran war
2 hour(s) ago
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Asia barters for scarce energy as Iran crisis throttles supplies
1 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Global Economy
Indian rupee hits fresh record low
1 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Global Economy
China’s factory activity expands at quickest pace in a year
1 April 2026, 00:00 AM
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Top US trade official slams WTO after failed talks
1 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Global Economy
Dollar posts monthly surge
1 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Global Economy
Euro zone inflation surges past ECB target on oil shock
31 March 2026, 19:05 PM
Business
US pump prices hit $4 a gallon as Iran war wreaks havoc on global energy supply
31 March 2026, 17:05 PM
Business
Samsung Electronics union announces first-ever strike
A major union representing tens of thousands of people at South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics said Wednesday that workers will go on strike for the first time ever, potentially threatening key global semiconductor supply chains
29 May 2024, 07:59 AM
US consumer confidence recovers; inflation worries persist
US consumer confidence unexpectedly improved in May after deteriorating for three straight months amid optimism about the labor market, but worries about inflation persisted and many households expected higher interest rates over the next year
29 May 2024, 06:03 AM
IMF lifts China growth forecast but warns on industrial policy
The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday raised its yearly growth forecast for China, but warned that Beijing's industrial policy risks a "misallocation" of resources and could harm trade
29 May 2024, 05:57 AM
Amazon wants to get central bonded warehouse facility in Bangladesh
A delegation of the US-Bangladesh Business Council meets State Minister for Commerce Ahasanul Islam Titu
28 May 2024, 12:25 PM
DCCI seeks more Russian investments in power and energy
A 14-member Russian trade delegation meets Dhaka Chamber president
28 May 2024, 11:53 AM
Bangladesh okays Tk 8,483 crore WB project for Rohingyas
The WB-funded cluster project will also serve the host communities
28 May 2024, 08:45 AM
Sri Lanka holds rates to manage inflation, foster economic stability
Sri Lanka's central bank held interest rates steady on Tuesday to ensure inflation pressures remain in check
28 May 2024, 05:48 AM
Airfares peaking as travellers in Europe, Asia seek savings
Airfares in Europe and Asia are starting to plateau or fall in a sign that a prolonged post-COVID travel boom is waning, delivering a setback for airlines struggling with higher costs and limited aircraft availability
28 May 2024, 05:40 AM
US businesses want continuation of tax policy in Bangladesh: Salman F Rahman
A delegation of US-Bangladesh Business Council meets the prime minister’s adviser on private industry and investment
27 May 2024, 16:07 PM
‘Full automation a must now for better customs management’
FBCCI President Mahbubul Alam says at a workshop
27 May 2024, 13:17 PM
No vessel could come back to jetty for rough sea
Cargo delivery resumed partially, but major operational activities remained suspended
27 May 2024, 12:45 PM
China invests $47 billion in largest ever chip fund
China has poured more than $47 billion into the country's largest-ever chip investment fund, a business database showed on Monday, as Beijing seeks self-sufficiency in the crucial semiconductor manufacturing sector
27 May 2024, 07:24 AM
Payment for foreign loans surges 44% in Jul-Apr
The principal amount plus interest payments for foreign debt rose to $2.81 billion this year, up from previous year’s $1.95 billion
26 May 2024, 14:41 PM
‘Bangladesh hardly utilising Asian regional trade potential’
Finds a study conducted by former Bangladesh Bank governor Atiur Rahman
26 May 2024, 13:23 PM
European automakers need time, not tariffs, to fend off China competition
Europe's car giants won't have much time to restructure their operations and product lines to compete with ascendant Chinese automakers, and stiffer tariffs will do little to protect the status quo, industry executives said during a Reuters event.
26 May 2024, 10:14 AM
G7 reaffirms warning against excess currency volatility in nod to Japan
Finance leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) advanced nations on Saturday reaffirmed their commitment to warn against excessively volatile currency moves, language Japan sees as a green light to intervene in the market to arrest rapid falls in the yen
26 May 2024, 06:10 AM
Airlines, hotels, retailers fear being left out in Google's search changes
Lobbying groups representing airlines, hotels and retailers have urged European Union tech regulators to ensure that Google takes their views into account, and not just large intermediaries, when making changes to comply with landmark tech rules
26 May 2024, 04:42 AM
Tk 13 crore goods sold at SME fair
Entrepreneurs bagged orders worth Tk 20 crore
25 May 2024, 14:35 PM
Feni has potential to be an industrial hub: analysts
The ERD, Feni administration organised a workshop on sustainable LDC graduation
25 May 2024, 14:02 PM
Cut spending to save money: Wahiduddin Mahmud
Implementing development project with borrowed money not a good idea, he said at a debate contest of the Debate for Democracy
25 May 2024, 12:22 PM