'India will protect its farmers, entrepreneurs'

New Delhi responds to US tariffs
30 July 2025, 16:26 PM

Trump eyes 'world tariff' of 15-20% for most countries

Trump told reporters his administration will notify some 200 countries soon
30 July 2025, 07:25 AM

US second quarter GDP growth to reflect tariff turbulence

The world's biggest economy is anticipated to expand at an annual rate of 2.5 percent in the April to June period
30 July 2025, 06:09 AM

Shirts among 5 products to be hit by Trump's incoming tariffs

China, Vietnam and Bangladesh accounted for more than half of US apparel imports from January through May this year
30 July 2025, 03:50 AM

US policy incoherence sets a tariff trap

In July, the White House set the pillars of its economic strategy: a 15  baseline tariff on key trading partners and gutting corporate and income taxes.
29 July 2025, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh-US tariff talks underway in Washington

Based on progress made so far, Bangladesh hopes for a positive outcome
29 July 2025, 16:23 PM

Thailand-US trade talks should be concluded before August 1, minister says

Thailand is ready to negotiate and its proposal remains the same, Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira told reporters
29 July 2025, 07:01 AM

Stock markets fall as trade relief fades, eyes on data and earnings

Traders are also keeping an eye on US talks with other major economies, including India and South Korea
29 July 2025, 05:48 AM

EU’s lopsided Trump trade deal will be short-lived

European Union trade negotiators may promptly celebrate the success they have achieved by clinching a deal with Donald Trump. If so, the question should be: If that passes for success, what would failure have looked like?
28 July 2025, 18:00 PM

Private sector losing edge for lack of uninterrupted quality energy: DCCI

Dhaka Chamber, Sanem jointly organise discussion on industrial sector’s energy efficiency
28 July 2025, 13:04 PM

Stock markets boosted after EU, US strike trade deal

EU, US avert trade war; markets rally on global deal hopes
28 July 2025, 07:48 AM

What is the status of US tariff negotiations?

US intensifies tariff talks as August 1 deadline looms
28 July 2025, 06:05 AM

Most markets rise, euro boosted after EU strikes US trade deal

Investors were also gearing up for a busy week of data, central bank decisions and earnings from some of the world's biggest companies.
28 July 2025, 03:14 AM

US-China set to meet with extension of tariff pause on the cards

Talks between the world's top two economies are slated to happen over two days in the Swedish capital Stockholm
28 July 2025, 03:11 AM

US and EU avert trade war with 15% tariff deal

Donald Trump and Ursula von der Leyen announced the deal at Trump's luxury golf course in western Scotland
28 July 2025, 03:05 AM

The debt supercycle has reached its final leg

British politicians know that their workplace, the Palace of Westminster, is in a shambolic state. The 19th-century complex of buildings suffers from an infestation of vermin, falling masonry, leaking water from lead piping, and worn-out electric wiring.
27 July 2025, 18:00 PM

Young entrepreneurs bootstrapping the leather sector

From setting up micro-factories in Hazaribagh to attending international expositions, a new generation of leather entrepreneurs is trying to bring fresh momentum to one of Bangladesh’s most promising sectors for exports.
27 July 2025, 18:00 PM

Tariff deadline of Aug 1 'firm', no extensions: US commerce secy

'No extensions, no more grace periods. August 1, the tariffs are set,' says Howard Lutnick
27 July 2025, 15:00 PM

Chinese businesses keen to invest in Bangladesh: Ashik Chowdhury

Bangladesh delegation met over 100 potential investors during its visit to 2 Chinese cities last week
27 July 2025, 14:10 PM

US Fed poised to hold off on rate cuts, defying Trump pressure

Fed expected to hold rates despite Trump's pressure campaign
27 July 2025, 07:19 AM