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21 July 2026, 11:46 AM
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What are Asian countries doing to offset the oil-price rise?
Asia is particularly at risk, with much of the region highly dependent on Gulf oil shipped via the Strait of Hormuz
16 March 2026, 16:49 PM
China urges US to 'immediately correct erroneous' trade practices
The latest round of investigations "is extremely unilateral, arbitrary and discriminatory", it said
16 March 2026, 12:59 PM
Oil rises as focus returns to threats on Middle East export facilities
Brent crude futures climbed $1.27, or 1.2%, to $104.41 a barrel by 0400 GMT
16 March 2026, 10:47 AM
US Fed expected to hold rates steady as Iran war roils outlook
The Fed will start its two-day meeting on Tuesday
15 March 2026, 13:29 PM
Global fuel price hike won’t hit Eid travel cost: minister
No possibility of a commodity price hike either, he said at an Iftar and Eid gift distribution ceremony in Sylhet
14 March 2026, 21:14 PM
US Section 301 investigations: what they mean for Bangladesh’s trade future
For Bangladesh, these moves are more than distant geopolitical gestures
14 March 2026, 20:40 PM
Why is the dollar profiting from Middle East war?
With more dollars needed to purchase oil, the greenback has appreciated by around 2.5 percent since the start of hostilities
14 March 2026, 14:47 PM
Global shipping industry caught in storm of war
The Middle East accounted for 9.8 percent of global container trade last year
14 March 2026, 12:48 PM
Oil stays above $100, stocks slide tracking Mideast war
Brent crude closed at $103.14 per barrel
14 March 2026, 12:44 PM
US says can provide 'reliable' energy supply to Asia-Pacific
Oil and gas prices have surged since US-Israeli strikes on Iran killed its supreme leader and plunged the Middle East into war
14 March 2026, 12:41 PM
Who profits from war with Iran?
When US and Israeli forces launched airstrikes on Iran, the shock waves were felt far beyond the region. As the conflict escalates, understanding who benefits from this crisis might be as important as counting its costs.
12 March 2026, 20:13 PM
Citi shuts most UAE branches temporarily
Banks in the region sent staff home in response to a deepening Middle East conflict
12 March 2026, 19:17 PM
China calls US trade probes into partners 'political manipulation'
"China opposes using it as an excuse for political manipulation," ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said
12 March 2026, 16:30 PM
Indian source says Iran to allow India-flagged tankers to pass through Strait of Hormuz
An Indian source said on Thursday
12 March 2026, 13:07 PM
US dollar hovers near 2026 highs as oil's rise spurs hawkish central bank bets
The dollar advanced against the euro, yen, sterling and kiwi for a third straight day
12 March 2026, 13:04 PM
Oil tops $100 as Iran attacks offset IEA stockpile release
Brent jumped more than nine percent to hit as high as $101.59 a barrel
12 March 2026, 12:53 PM
Another 58,457 tonnes of US wheat arrive at Mongla port
The consignment has been brought under G2G agreement
11 March 2026, 20:14 PM
Bangladesh’s RMG exports to emerging markets fall 6% in Jul–Feb
The country shipped $4.24 billion worth of garments to emerging markets during the period
11 March 2026, 19:37 PM
Oil crisis: Is world better placed than in 1973?
Unlike the first oil shock, OECD members can now rely on massive strategic reserves, equivalent to three months of imports
11 March 2026, 15:04 PM
Dollar wobbles as foggy outlook for Iran war keeps investors on edge
The dollar index, which measures the US unit against six other rivals, eased to 98.773, not far from the three-month top hit on Monday
11 March 2026, 13:32 PM