BSEC, IMF discuss green bond market development
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Chittagong Chamber urges stronger security at Ctg port
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Oil extends gains on fresh Mideast supply risks
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22 July 2026, 11:22 AM Business
Bangladesh to take part in 50 international trade fairs in FY27
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21 July 2026, 19:20 PM Business
Trump orders new 50% tariff on many Canadian goods
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21 July 2026, 13:28 PM Business
Oil prices dip as mediation efforts offset US-Iran strikes
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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

Oil prices fall on mounting hopes for de-escalation in US-Iran War

US West Texas Intermediate crude finished at $90.54 a barrel
6 June 2026, 12:41 PM

Local semiconductor makers to launch multi-city roadshow in US tomorrow

The event will cover major semiconductor and innovation hubs in the US from June 5 to 13.
4 June 2026, 18:07 PM

Bangladesh to purchase 5 LNG cargoes from Switzerland, UK, Singapore

The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase has recommended separate proposals to import five liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes to meet the country's fuel requirements
3 June 2026, 18:48 PM

Bangladesh requests new financial arrangement from IMF

IMF mission chief for Bangladesh says in a statement
3 June 2026, 18:07 PM

Oil prices rise on Iran peace worries, stocks build on tech rally

Crude investors appear unmoved as they await solid progress
3 June 2026, 11:53 AM

Ctg Customs to auction goods from 102 abandoned containers

The auction covers 44 lots comprising goods from 102 containers, including chemicals, machinery and spare parts, paper, freezers, generators, limestone, fabrics, transformers, quartz powder and household items
2 June 2026, 20:59 PM

UN committee recommends Bangladesh’s LDC exit deferment

The United Nations Committee for Development Policy (CDP) has expressed a positive position regarding Bangladesh’s request to extend its preparatory period for graduation from the least developed country (LDC) category until November 24 in 2029, according to a statement from the Economic Relations Division (ERD) issued today
2 June 2026, 17:44 PM

India, US close to signing first phase of trade deal: minister

"About 99 percent of the issues have been settled," Indian commerce minister Piyush Goyal told reporters in Delhi late Monday
2 June 2026, 14:05 PM

Trump admin proposes 25% tariff to punish Brazil over trade practices

The tariffs would partially replace a 50% tariff on many Brazilian goods imposed by US President Donald Trump last year
2 June 2026, 09:46 AM

Remittance crosses $3 billion mark for sixth consecutive month

Bangladesh received $3.42 billion in remittances in May this year as migrant workers and Bangladeshis living abroad sent more money home to help their families celebrate Eid-ul-Azha.
1 June 2026, 18:15 PM

Oil rises as US, Iran trade strikes, Israel moves further into Lebanon

Oil prices rose more than 3 percent on Monday after Iran and the US traded strikes and Israel ordered troops to move further into Lebanon in its battle with Tehran-backed Hezbollah
1 June 2026, 16:23 PM

India's forex reserves fall to one-year low

India's foreign exchange reserves fell to $681.4 ​billion in the week ended May 22, from $688.89 billion ‌a week earlier
31 May 2026, 18:55 PM

India scraps cotton import duty for five months to aid textile exporters

The current 11 percent import duty will be suspended until October 30
31 May 2026, 18:48 PM

India cuts export duties on petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel

The ⁠rates are being revised on a fortnightly basis
31 May 2026, 11:04 AM

Exclusive: From lottery draws to fiscal spending, China broadens digital yuan footprint

China's bet on the digital yuan is in stark contrast with the U.S.
31 May 2026, 10:59 AM

Bangladesh has ‘great potential’ to become regional hub: ADB president

On a two-day visit to Dhaka from May 24, the ADB chief met with the prime minister and finance minister
25 May 2026, 19:54 PM

Oil falls, Asian stocks climb on hopes of US-Iran Hormuz deal

The price of North Sea Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate slipped close to five percent to $99.41 and $92.49 a barrel
25 May 2026, 12:28 PM

Apparel exports to EU fall 19% in Jan-Feb

Bangladesh's apparel exports to the European Union (EU) fell 19.26 percent year-on-year to €2.89 billion in January-February this year, according to data from Eurostat
23 May 2026, 21:05 PM

Mexico, EU to lower tariffs in bid to grow non-US trade

The EU is Mexico's third-largest trading partner, lagging far behind the United States and China
23 May 2026, 13:09 PM

Oil prices settle higher on slow progress in US-Iran peace talks

Brent crude futures settled at $103.54 a barrel, up 96 cents
23 May 2026, 13:01 PM