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EU, US sign critical minerals plan to counter China reliance
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Oil prices end volatile session mixed but up sharply for the week on supply worries
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Iran war revives European rooftop solar demand to cut energy bills
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US March retail sales surge past expectations on energy cost spike
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22 April 2026, 12:26 PM
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Oil, stocks fall as traders weigh outlook after Trump extends truce
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Commerce minister seeks Australian investment in solar energy
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Prada brings Versace home to create Italian luxury contender
The $1.375 billion deal brings one of fashion's best-known Italian labels back under Italian control
10 April 2025, 13:23 PM
Singapore eyes halal-certified agricultural imports from Bangladesh
Singaporean investors said at a roundtable by EBL
10 April 2025, 10:30 AM
Stocks gain for second day
The benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange edged up 0.17 percent to 5,205.23 points
10 April 2025, 10:15 AM
Samsung under pressure as US tariffs rattle South Korean economy
If Samsung "fully absorbs" the proposed tariff cost instead of shifting production elsewhere "approximately four trillion won ($2.7 billion) -- or some 33 percent of its smartphone operating profit -- would be directly exposed"
10 April 2025, 07:31 AM
No 'retaliatory measures' against US: ASEAN economic ministers
Despite their concern, the ministers said they were ready "to engage in a frank and constructive dialogue with the U.S. to address trade-related concerns".
10 April 2025, 06:56 AM
Vietnam says it will start trade talks with United States
"The United States agreed that the two sides should initiate negotiations on a reciprocal trade agreement," according to a government statement.
10 April 2025, 06:11 AM
Trump's tariff pause gives market relief, but China trade war intensifies
Stocks on Wall Street and across Asia saw huge surges in reaction to Trump's announcement that he was halting a levy hike for almost all nations for 90 days.
10 April 2025, 05:20 AM
China's deflationary pressures persist as trade gloom worsens
The world's second-largest economy has gotten off to a bumpy start this year
10 April 2025, 03:46 AM
US tariff pause: Trump tries to unite the world against China, calm stock markets
While slapping another round of tariffs on China, Trump said his Chinese counterpart would want to talk to him.
10 April 2025, 03:15 AM
Holcim Group reaffirms commitment to Bangladesh market
Regional head of Holcim Group meets chief adviser
9 April 2025, 13:48 PM
Chief adviser seeks greater collaboration with UK
UK trade envoy calls on Prof Yunus
9 April 2025, 13:06 PM
Spanish clothing giant Inditex wants to bolster ties with Bangladesh
Inditex CEO meets with chief adviser
9 April 2025, 12:34 PM
China announced additional tariffs on US goods
The finance ministry said it would impose additional tariffs on US goods from April 10
9 April 2025, 11:15 AM
UK firms want to invest $50 million in Bangladesh's stolen asset recovery drive
They expressed interest during BB governor’s recent visit to London
9 April 2025, 11:13 AM
India cancels transshipment facility for Bangladesh’s export cargo
This move could impact the shipment of Bangladesh’s readymade garments through Indian airports
9 April 2025, 09:52 AM
Asian buyers shun US farm goods, hit by ship crunch and trade war
China, which retaliated with 34 percent duties on US goods, is the largest importer of US agricultural products
9 April 2025, 07:25 AM
Trump tariffs kick in, triggering more market carnage
Trump's punishing tariffs have shaken a global trading order that has persisted for decades, raised fears of recession and wiped trillions of dollars off the market value of major firms.
9 April 2025, 06:26 AM
ASEAN chief urges 'boldly' integrating region's economies amid US tariff worries
The 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations, which count on the United States as their main export market, were among those slapped with the toughest levies by President Donald Trump
9 April 2025, 05:25 AM
Equities resume selloff as Trump cranks up trade war
Asia resumed its retreat Wednesday, though some markets pared some early big losses
9 April 2025, 05:16 AM
After Australia food success, Bangladeshi expat eyes investment back home
Eighteen years ago, a young man from Narayanganj landed in Melbourne with a suitcase full of ambition and just a few hundred dollars to his name. Today, that man – Md Shamim – owns 108 Subway outlets across Australia, ranking him among the franchise's largest global operators.
8 April 2025, 18:01 PM