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Bangladesh requests new financial arrangement from IMF
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UN committee recommends Bangladesh’s LDC exit deferment
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Global economic resilience 'tested yet again' by Mideast war: IMF chief

The conflict in the resource-rich region has sent global oil prices soaring, and markets have been thrown into turmoil
5 March 2026, 10:18 AM

Oil prices rise as Iran conflict widens

Brent crude was trading up $1.67, or 2.05%, at $83.07 per barrel
5 March 2026, 10:14 AM

US strike on Iran 'ahead of game plan' but global markets rattled, energy prices soar

Despite initial US hope for a swift and decisive ouster of Tehran's clerical leadership, Iran kept up retaliatory strikes against Israel and ‌around the Gulf
4 March 2026, 13:53 PM

Oil prices rise 1% as Iran crisis disrupts Middle East supply

Brent rose $1.17, or 1.4%, to $82.57 a barrel by 0408 GMT
4 March 2026, 11:04 AM

Global oil, gas shipping costs surge as Iran vows to close Strait of Hormuz

Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz between Iran and Oman has ground to a near halt after vessels in the area were hit
3 March 2026, 13:31 PM

Oil extends gains and stocks drop as Iran conflict spreads

Market moves have been comparatively mild amid hopes that the crisis will be short-lived
3 March 2026, 11:39 AM

Marine insurers cancel war risk cover, tanker costs to rise as Iran conflict intensifies

Companies including Gard, Skuld, NorthStandard, the London P&I Club and the American Club said their cancellations would take effect from March 5
3 March 2026, 09:54 AM

BATBC announces decade-low dividend of 30%

The multinational cigarette producer blamed it on a plunge in profit in 2025
2 March 2026, 20:12 PM

European gas prices surge over 20% on Iran conflict

Despite the surge, the price was below the level it reached in January
2 March 2026, 14:32 PM

Iran war shakes up global shipping routes

The grounding of ships around the Gulf and the paralysis of the Strait of Hormuz represent a significant upheaval for a wide range of sectors
2 March 2026, 14:10 PM

Dire straits for global oil trade

Much of the oil flows to Asia, and particularly China which was the main buyer of Iranian crude
2 March 2026, 11:43 AM

Iran-US conflict: Bangladesh in close contact with vessel at UAE port

Only one out of seven vessels owned by the Bangladesh Shipping Corporation is now in the Gulf region
1 March 2026, 20:12 PM

Oil jumps 10% on Iran conflict

Oil could spike to $100 a barrel, analysts say
1 March 2026, 19:29 PM

Over $3 billion remittance came in February

This is the highest amount in at least seven fiscal years
1 March 2026, 17:11 PM

Strait of Hormuz: key oil route in middle of US-Iran crisis

The Strait of Hormuz links the Gulf to the Indian Ocean and is situated between Iran and Oman's Musandam exclave
1 March 2026, 13:44 PM

OPEC+ mulls oil production increase in shadow of war

The conflict could certainly severely disrupt global oil supplies and send barrel prices soaring to a level not seen in years
1 March 2026, 12:07 PM

Iran war throws oil market into biggest crisis in decades

Barring a swift resolution, oil prices will likely see steep increases when trading opens on Monday morning
1 March 2026, 12:00 PM

Bangladesh’s RMG market share in EU rises to 21.57%

Bangladesh shipped apparels worth 19.41 billion euros in 2025 to the EU
28 February 2026, 21:07 PM

Govt to launch Probashi Card, reopen closed labour markets: minister

A 180-day action plan has been taken, says expatriates’ welfare minister
28 February 2026, 20:51 PM

Oil prices jump on Iran attack fears while US stocks fall

Crude prices jumped more than three percent at one point as optimism faded following Thursday talks between the two nations
28 February 2026, 11:32 AM