Stocks consolidate after bumper week buoyed by resilient US economy

The overall optimism was fueled by data suggesting the US economy was still well
19 July 2025, 06:00 AM

Trump to write tariff letters to 150 nations: Politico

"They are not big countries," says Trump, according to the American political digital newspaper
17 July 2025, 14:55 PM

BB honours Sri Lankan bankers for foiling 2016’s reserve heist

Officials from Pan Asia Banking Corporation helped thwart the $20 million cyber fraud attempt
17 July 2025, 14:20 PM

A cloudy business sky over Bangladesh

Let’s not wait—to witness the nightmare become real.
17 July 2025, 12:05 PM

Trump says India trade agreement is close, Europe deal possible

"We're very close to India, and we could possibly make a deal with (the) EU," Trump said
17 July 2025, 08:13 AM

US firms passing some cost hikes to consumers: Fed survey

US firms pass tariff costs to consumers; inflationary pressures mount
17 July 2025, 07:28 AM

Asian stocks struggle as traders eye Fed saga, trade war

Wall Street jitters as Trump denies sacking Fed chief; Asia mixed
17 July 2025, 07:11 AM

Japanese auto exports to US dive in June as tariffs bite

Tokyo fails to secure tariff deal as auto exports to US fall sharply
17 July 2025, 05:30 AM

Couche-Tard drops 7-Eleven takeover bid

The two companies signed a non-disclosure agreement in April in a bid to advance talks.
17 July 2025, 03:17 AM

UK keeps duty-free access for Bangladeshi goods

The UK government has updated its trade preference scheme—the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS)—that will enable Bangladesh to continue to benefit from zero tariffs on products like garments and electronics.
16 July 2025, 18:00 PM

Beneath China's resilient economy, a life of pay cuts and side hustles

China's growth masks hardship: pay cuts force workers to moonlight
16 July 2025, 08:54 AM

The US-China chip war in dates

Semiconductor showdown: Washington's AI chip restrictions vs industry pushback
16 July 2025, 08:24 AM

China’s economy grows 5.2% on trade war truce

China’s economy expanded more than five percent in the second quarter, official data showed Tuesday, buoyed by strong exports but analysts warned that more work was needed to address sluggish consumer demand.Beijing celebrates Q2 growth; persistent weak demand worries analysts
15 July 2025, 18:00 PM

BB buys $313m more from 22 banks

Bangladesh Bank purchased another $313 million from 22 commercial banks in an auction yesterday, reacting to the sharp drop in the US dollar rate.
15 July 2025, 18:00 PM

US inflation expected to rise in June with tariff-driven price hikes

Consumer prices expected up; tariff impact looms, halting Fed rate cuts
15 July 2025, 07:01 AM

US imposes 17% tariff on Mexican tomatoes after withdrawing from agreement

The US and Mexico first struck an agreement in 1996 to regulate Mexican tomato exports and address US complaints of unfair competition.
15 July 2025, 03:17 AM

Dhaka gears up for 3rd round of talks to avert US tariff shock

Bangladesh will launch the third round of negotiations with the United States Trade Representative (USTR) next week, aiming to secure a more “rational” tariff structure before the August 1 deadline, said Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin yesterday.
14 July 2025, 18:04 PM

Bitcoin climbs to record $123,000

Bitcoin surpassed $120,000 for the first time on Monday, marking a milestone for the world’s largest cryptocurrency as investors bet on long-sought policy wins for the industry this week.
14 July 2025, 18:00 PM

China exports beat forecasts in June

China’s exports rose more than expected in June, official data showed Monday, after Washington and Beijing agreed a tentative deal to lower swingeing tariffs on each other.
14 July 2025, 18:00 PM

US tariff on Bangladesh: An urgent wake-up call for our RMG industry

The 35% tariff imposed by the US is not a final decision, as discussions are still ongoing
14 July 2025, 13:43 PM