Eid boosts remittance inflow despite Middle East war
19 March 2026, 00:00 AM Economy
Remittance inflows rose sharply in the first two weeks of March ahead of the Eid-ul-Fitr, despite tensions in the Middle East stemming from the US-Israel war on Iran.
From silos to synergy: Rethinking Bangladesh’s regulatory framework
19 March 2026, 00:00 AM Economy
Bangladesh’s regulatory system has long been organised along sectoral lines.
Iraq resumes limited oil exports via Turkey
19 March 2026, 00:00 AM Economy
Iraq announced on Wednesday it had resumed limited oil exports of 250,000 bpd through the Turkish port of Ceyhan after the country’s output plunged due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
South Korea secures extra 18m barrels of oil from UAE
19 March 2026, 00:00 AM Economy
South Korea said on Wednesday it would receive an additional 18 million barrels of oil from the United Arab Emirates through multiple supply channels as the Iran war disrupts global supplies and sends prices higher.