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India makes first Iranian oil buy in seven years with no payment problems
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Global Economy
Dollar rises against peers
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Dollar rises against peers
5 April 2026, 00:00 AM
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The Iran war is exposing Bangladesh’s economic vulnerabilities
4 April 2026, 14:15 PM
Business
US registers strong job growth in boost to Trump
4 April 2026, 13:11 PM
Business
Middle East war: global economic fallout
4 April 2026, 13:08 PM
Business
India ends import tax on petrochemicals to help local industry
3 April 2026, 01:54 AM
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Dollar jumps
3 April 2026, 01:49 AM
Global Economy
Investors are moving on from the recession that 'never was'
Even though inflation has been a constant stay, world economic resilience has made things interesting for investors
11 January 2024, 08:25 AM
17 local firms join world's biggest textile fair Heimtextil
The four-day exhibition began on Jan 9 in Germany
10 January 2024, 13:41 PM
The US invented shopping malls, but China is writing their next chapter
Malls became a motif of modernity during the country's economic expansion. They offered consumers year-round protection from heat, humidity, cold and frost, as well as from busy streets and polluting traffic. Malls were safe environments where the steadily increasing numbers of more affluent Chinese families could shop and eat, stroll and meet.
10 January 2024, 13:20 PM
Bangladesh’s economic growth to slow to 5.6% in FY24: World Bank
The World Bank has forecasted a slow economic growth for Bangladesh because of factors like inflation
10 January 2024, 09:01 AM
Red Sea attacks: retailers rush to avoid delays to spring collections
Retailers worldwide are racing against the clock to stock up on goods to avoid inventory shortage
10 January 2024, 06:47 AM
World Bank forecasts 2024 global growth to slow for third consecutive year
According to the World Bank 2024 forecast, global growth is on course for a slow growth, third year in a row
10 January 2024, 05:43 AM
Oil tankers continue Red Sea movements despite Houthi attacks
Despite attacks by Houthi militants, tanker traffic in the Red Sea was stable in December, according to a Reuters Analysis
9 January 2024, 07:41 AM
Inflation in Japan's capital keeps slowing, takes pressure off BOJ
Tokyo is seeing success against inflation as it continues to decline
9 January 2024, 05:30 AM
Maersk says to avoid Red Sea for foreseeable future
Maersk will divert all vessels around Africa instead of using the Red Sea and Suez Canal for the "foreseeable future"
6 January 2024, 10:59 AM
Japanese firms rush to resume production as earthquake disrupts local economy
Japanese firms are showing their resilience by resuming production four days after a devastating earthquake
6 January 2024, 08:36 AM
Global food prices drop 13.7% in 2023: FAO
Global food prices dropped last year, with notable exceptions like rice due to climate and supply concerns
6 January 2024, 05:52 AM
Global maritime trade sails into geopolitical storm
International shipping companies are re-routing and even suspending routes to tackle various geopolitical factors
6 January 2024, 05:43 AM
BB, NBR urged to facilitate import of six Ramadan commodities
Commerce ministry writes letters to Bangladesh Bank, the National Board of Revenue
4 January 2024, 14:55 PM
Biman to buy Tk 1,000 crore equipment, body cameras for ground staff
The cameras will be used to stop pilferage of valuables from luggage
4 January 2024, 13:41 PM
Private sector funding key to climate transition, World Bank chief says
It currently takes 27 months, on average, before "the first dollar goes out the door," Ajay Banga said in an interview in his brightly lit office in the Bank's headquarters close to the White House.
4 January 2024, 04:35 AM
Shipping firms react to Houthi attacks in the Red Sea
Top shipping companies are taking measures like route suspensions to tackle the Red Sea crisis
3 January 2024, 11:23 AM
Zero margin import facility sought for six essential commodities
Traders made the demand for onion, edible oil, sugar, lentil, chickpeas, dates
3 January 2024, 11:09 AM
IMF's Georgieva says Americans should 'cheer up' about falling inflation
IMF's managing director Kristalina Georgieva is hopeful about the US economy as inflation declines further
3 January 2024, 06:21 AM
Export earnings fall slightly in Dec
Exports decreased by 1.06% to $5.3 billion
2 January 2024, 11:15 AM
China factory activity growth accelerates in Dec
China's factory activity expanded at a quicker pace in December due to stronger gains in output and new orders
2 January 2024, 05:50 AM