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

Zara owner Inditex posts record profit in 2025

The Spanish group reported a profit of 6.22 billion euros
11 March 2026, 13:18 PM

Oil falls on report of IEA proposing biggest oil release ever

Brent futures traded down 88 cents, or 1 percent, ‌at $86.92 a barrel by 0451 GMT
11 March 2026, 12:43 PM

IEA proposes largest ever oil release from strategic reserves, WSJ says

The release would exceed the 182 million barrels of oil that IEA member nations put on the market in two releases in 2022 when Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine
11 March 2026, 10:32 AM

Govt forms committee to prepare crisis plan amid global war risks

The panel will work to safeguard Bangladesh’s economy from potential global disruptions
10 March 2026, 16:50 PM

Dollar eases with oil on hopes of swift end to Iran war

Brent crude futures traded at $92.46 ​a barrel in the Asia morning, down from highs near $120 on Monday
10 March 2026, 12:43 PM

Bangladesh floats tenders to buy 3 LNG cargoes

April delivery has been sought for the cargoes
9 March 2026, 20:44 PM

Taka begins losing value against dollar amid Middle East crisis

The interbank exchange rate stood at Tk 122.49 per US dollar, up from Tk 122.43 a day earlier
9 March 2026, 20:30 PM

Oil prices surge to highest since 2022 at over $119 a barrel

Brent jumps as much as 29%, WTI surges up to 31%
9 March 2026, 17:59 PM

Oil surges over 25%, on track for record daily jump due to escalating Iran war

Brent crude futures were up $24.96 or 27% at $117.65 per barrel at 0451 GMT
9 March 2026, 11:33 AM
9 March 2026, 06:11 AM

Kuwait declares force majeure, cuts crude oil output due to Middle East conflict

The war has blocked the world's most important oil ​artery the Strait of Hormuz which is responsible for 20% of ⁠global oil and LNG supply
8 March 2026, 11:39 AM

India says to push ahead with Russian oil imports

Washington temporarily eased economic sanctions against Russia on Thursday to allow Russian oil stranded at sea to be sold to India
7 March 2026, 13:19 PM

US customs agency expects tariff refund system to be ready in 45 days

The declaration came just before government ‌lawyers met with a federal trade judge to try to hammer out a broad settlement process
7 March 2026, 12:23 PM

Oil prices surge as Mideast war rages, stocks fall on US jobs

Brent North Sea crude, surged to $92.69 per barrel, up 8.5 percent for the day
7 March 2026, 12:19 PM

Iran's Guards challenges Trump to have US Navy escort oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. Navy could begin escorting oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz ⁠if necessary, Trump said on Tuesday
7 March 2026, 10:43 AM

Rising US fuel prices risk sparking domestic wildfire for Trump

The price hike comes at a politically sensitive time for President Donald Trump as midterm elections approach, hitting voters hard.
7 March 2026, 08:52 AM

China tells oil refiners to suspend exports: Bloomberg report

The Middle East was the source of 57 percent of China's direct seaborne crude imports in 2025
5 March 2026, 13:45 PM

Gold edges higher on safe-haven demand as Middle East conflict intensifies

Spot gold was up 0.4 percent at $5,153.11 per ounce, as of 0638 GMT
5 March 2026, 13:26 PM

US judge orders halt in assessing Trump's global tariffs

The ruling comes after the Supreme Court blocked a swath of Trump's duties last month -- dealing a major blow to his trade agenda
5 March 2026, 12:00 PM

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