Single online platform planned to ease ship recycling approvals: minister
Star Business Report
22 July 2026, 19:53 PM Business
BSEC, IMF discuss green bond market development
Star Business Report
22 July 2026, 18:25 PM Business
Chittagong Chamber urges stronger security at Ctg port
Star Business Report, Chattogram
22 July 2026, 17:25 PM Business
Oil extends gains on fresh Mideast supply risks
Reuters, Singapore
22 July 2026, 11:22 AM Business
Bangladesh to take part in 50 international trade fairs in FY27
Star Business Report
21 July 2026, 19:20 PM Business
Trump orders new 50% tariff on many Canadian goods
AFP, Washington
21 July 2026, 13:28 PM Business
Oil prices dip as mediation efforts offset US-Iran strikes
Reuters, Singapore
21 July 2026, 11:46 AM Business
Oil hits one-month high as Mideast war keeps investors on edge
AFP, Hong Kong
20 July 2026, 11:37 AM Business

IMF approves $700 mn for Sri Lanka, warning of Mideast war shock

The Fund mission approved the latest tranche of its four-year $2.9 billion bailout provided officials restore cost recovery in energy pricing
9 April 2026, 13:56 PM

Middle East war: global economic fallout

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained extremely limited on Wednesday
9 April 2026, 11:44 AM

Middle East conflict to push 12 lakh Bangladeshis below poverty line: World Bank

The World Bank projects lower economic growth for Bangladesh in the current fiscal year, stating that 12 lakh poor people will remain below the poverty line mainly due to the impact of the US-Israel war on Iran.
8 April 2026, 19:00 PM

Crude prices plunge, stocks surge as US and Iran agree ceasefire

Middle East stocks also rallied, with Dubai jumping 8.5 percent
8 April 2026, 15:26 PM

European gas prices open down 20% on Mideast ceasefire

The Dutch TTF natural gas contract slumped to 42.5 euros
8 April 2026, 12:33 PM

Dollar falls against pound, euro after Iran truce

At around 8:10 am (0610 GMT), dollar was trading at 1.17 euros
8 April 2026, 12:30 PM

Middle East war means 'all roads' lead to higher prices, slower growth, IMF chief says

"We are in a world of elevated uncertainty," the IMF chief said
7 April 2026, 12:40 PM

Oil prices rally, stocks mixed after Trump's latest Iran threat

West Texas Intermediate topped $115 and Brent sitting around $111
7 April 2026, 09:56 AM

Korean firm to invest $24 million at Bepza Economic Zone

The company will produce a wide range of items, including steel, aluminium and iron frames, fibreglass poles, tents and sleeping bags
6 April 2026, 17:57 PM

Two more Indian-flagged LPG ships exit the Gulf, tracking data shows

A third vessel, Jag Vikram, is still ​in the west of the Strait of Hormuz, ​the data showed
6 April 2026, 13:33 PM

Dollar steady as traders weigh escalating Iran war, ceasefire hopes

The dollar ​index , which measures the US currency against six rivals, was slightly lower at 100.12
6 April 2026, 12:50 PM

Pharmaceutical logistics in demand as war rattles supply chains

Products passing through the giant site range from insulin capsules and lifestyle drugs to medicated sunblock and drums of sulphuric acid
5 April 2026, 11:37 AM

India makes first Iranian oil buy in seven years with no payment problems

India has secured its full requirements of crude oil for the coming months, its oil ministry said
5 April 2026, 08:33 AM

The Iran war is exposing Bangladesh’s economic vulnerabilities

The Iran war is reaching Bangladesh through the availability and price of fuel, fertiliser, freight, and foreign exchange
4 April 2026, 14:15 PM

US registers strong job growth in boost to Trump

The world's largest economy gained 178,000 jobs in March
4 April 2026, 13:11 PM

Middle East war: global economic fallout

Bangladesh cut office and shop hours and banned decorative lighting at weddings starting Friday
4 April 2026, 13:08 PM

Bangladesh’s exports fall for eighth consecutive month

Merchandise shipment decreased 18% year-on-year to $3.48 billion in March
2 April 2026, 20:11 PM

US Gulf Coast tanker market tightens as Asia seeks to replace lost supply

Wider discounts on US crude oil compared to global ⁠benchmark Brent crude have spurred demand for tankers in the US Gulf Coast
2 April 2026, 12:10 PM

Oil rallies, stocks tumble as Trump says US to hammer Iran further

Brent crude surged as much as five percent to hit $106.29
2 April 2026, 11:58 AM

Remittance inflow hits all-time high

Migrants sent home $3.75 billion in March this year
1 April 2026, 18:50 PM