Elon Musk worth $839 billion in new Forbes list

Elon Musk's fortune swelled by roughly $500 billion over the past twelve months
10 March 2026, 21:34 PM

Govt forms committee to prepare crisis plan amid global war risks

The panel will work to safeguard Bangladesh’s economy from potential global disruptions
10 March 2026, 16:50 PM

Dollar eases with oil on hopes of swift end to Iran war

Brent crude futures traded at $92.46 ​a barrel in the Asia morning, down from highs near $120 on Monday
10 March 2026, 12:43 PM

Iran says oil blockade will continue until attacks end, Trump threatens heavier strikes

The heightened rhetoric did little to quell a sharp retreat in crude prices and a rally in global shares
10 March 2026, 12:10 PM

Oil falls over 6% as Trump predicts Middle East de-escalation

Trump said on Monday in a CBS News interview that he thinks the war against Iran "is very complete" and that Washington was "very far ahead" of his initial four- to five-week estimated timeframe.
10 March 2026, 10:21 AM

Telcos seek priority fuel supply amid concerns

Mobile operators have urged the government to ensure priority fuel supply and stable electricity for telecom infrastructure, warning that any possible shortages could disrupt nationwide connectivity.
10 March 2026, 00:00 AM

Bangladesh floats tenders to buy 3 LNG cargoes

April delivery has been sought for the cargoes
9 March 2026, 20:44 PM

Taka begins losing value against dollar amid Middle East crisis

The interbank exchange rate stood at Tk 122.49 per US dollar, up from Tk 122.43 a day earlier
9 March 2026, 20:30 PM

Don’t buy edible oil in panic: commerce minister

Current oil stock is enough to meet demand, the minister says after meeting with importers, millers
9 March 2026, 19:57 PM

Oil prices surge to highest since 2022 at over $119 a barrel

Brent jumps as much as 29%, WTI surges up to 31%
9 March 2026, 17:59 PM

Oil surges over 25%, on track for record daily jump due to escalating Iran war

Brent crude futures were up $24.96 or 27% at $117.65 per barrel at 0451 GMT
9 March 2026, 11:33 AM

A history of oil price swings this century

AFP examines the volatile movements, including when crude surged to record highs close to $150 per barrel in 2008, before turning negative 12 years later during the Covid-19 pandemic.
9 March 2026, 09:11 AM

Kuwait declares force majeure, cuts crude oil output due to Middle East conflict

The war has blocked the world's most important oil ​artery the Strait of Hormuz which is responsible for 20% of ⁠global oil and LNG supply
8 March 2026, 11:39 AM

Iran war threatens prolonged hit to global energy markets

The outlook poses a global economic threat and a political vulnerability for US President Donald Trump leading into the midterm elections, with voters sensitive to energy bills and unfavorable to foreign entanglements.
8 March 2026, 08:44 AM

Oil may top $100 if Hormuz flows don’t recover: Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs said oil prices are likely to exceed $100 per barrel next week if no signs of a solution emerge ​to the severe disruption in flows through the Strait ‌of Hormuz, warning that upside risks to its base‑case forecast are rapidly growing further.
8 March 2026, 00:18 AM

Gold price rises

Gold rose on Friday after softer US payrolls data kept hopes of a Federal ‌Reserve rate cut alive, but remained on track for its first weekly decline in five weeks as a stronger dollar kept gains in check.
8 March 2026, 00:06 AM

Bessent hints at lifting more Russian oil sanctions

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Friday his government was considering lifting sanctions on more Russian oil, a day after it temporarily authorized India to buy from Moscow as global oil prices surged.
8 March 2026, 00:00 AM

US says it will escort ships in Strait of Hormuz ‘soon’

The US energy secretary said Friday the US Navy was preparing to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz “as soon as it’s reasonable to do it,” as traffic through the key trade route remains strangled due to the US-Israel war on Iran.
8 March 2026, 00:00 AM

India pushing ahead with Russian oil imports

India said Saturday it was pushing ahead with imports of Russian oil, after a temporary US waiver to import crude from Moscow due war in the Mideast -- but adding it did not need Washington’s permission.
8 March 2026, 00:00 AM

War sends US crude futures up 12% a barrel

US crude futures climbed 12 percent on Friday due to disruptions to global oil supplies because of the expanding ‌US-Israeli war with Iran.
8 March 2026, 00:00 AM