US retail sales rise amid limited consumer tariff hit so far

Rising inflation fears persist among consumers
16 August 2025, 06:57 AM

StanChart shares fall 9% after US lawmaker calls for probe

Bank calls allegations 'entirely false'
16 August 2025, 06:36 AM

Bangladesh should align labour laws with global standards: EU

The European Union (EU) has underscored the urgent need for Bangladesh to align its labour laws with international standards, signalling that improved labour rights and compliance are essential.
14 August 2025, 23:04 PM

Bitcoin hits record high above $124,000

Bitcoin hit a record high on Thursday during early Asian trading, surpassing $124,000, driven by favourable US legislation and a rise in US equities.
14 August 2025, 22:46 PM

US pharma tariffs likely weeks away as Trump plans for Alaska, sources say

Drug import tariffs announcement delayed past promised deadline, sources disclose
14 August 2025, 08:20 AM

US consumer inflation holds steady but tariff risks persist

Trump faces inflation worries despite stable CPI, core prices rise, tariffs loom
13 August 2025, 07:37 AM

India reels from US tariff hike threat

Trump's tariff threat could cause immense job losses in India
13 August 2025, 06:15 AM

India-Bangladesh trade hits further turbulence

These curbs will disrupt existing transport channels
12 August 2025, 14:48 PM

Onion imports to be allowed this season: commerce adviser

It can be sourced from any country, he says
12 August 2025, 13:47 PM

Indian ban unlikely to impact Bangladesh’s export target: commerce adviser

India already enjoys a substantial bilateral trade surplus, he says
12 August 2025, 11:03 AM

Trump says gold will not face tariffs after customs confusion

Gold futures retreat from record highs after Trump's tariff clarity
12 August 2025, 05:49 AM

China’s Kaixi Group to invest $40 million in Bepza Economic Zone

The factory will produce lingerie, undergarments, bra foam and bra cups
11 August 2025, 14:49 PM

In India, Trump's tariffs spark calls to boycott American goods

Boycott calls for US brands intensify in India amid rising nationalist sentiments
11 August 2025, 09:18 AM

Trump’s India bullying will yield short term wins

US tariffs push India to realign foreign policy
11 August 2025, 08:11 AM

Stock markets mostly up at start of key week for trade, US data

Investors eye US inflation data, potential extension of China tariff truce
11 August 2025, 07:36 AM

Nvidia to pay US 15% of AI chip sales to China: reports

Nvidia, AMD agree to pay US government for China AI chip sales
11 August 2025, 06:02 AM

BB buys $83 million from banks

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has purchased $83 million from 11 commercial banks in an auction yesterday, reacting to the sharp drop in the US dollar rate.
10 August 2025, 22:36 PM

China wants US to relax AI chip-export controls for trade deal, FT reports

US-China summit hinges on easing of chip controls, sources say
10 August 2025, 05:33 AM

Garment exports drop 12% in Q4

Bangladesh’s garment exports fell 11.92 percent from the previous quarter to $9.11 billion in the April–June period of the current fiscal year, according to the latest quarterly data from the central bank.
9 August 2025, 18:50 PM

Indian textiles, jewellery at risk of 50% Trump tariffs; pharma, phones exempt

US tariffs threaten India's key export sectors; gems, textiles, auto parts to be hit hard
9 August 2025, 07:37 AM