Over one-third of local CEOs expect AI to cut junior jobs: PwC
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RMG exports to non-traditional markets decline 5.95% in Jul-May
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Strong US job growth beats expectations in May, firming recent gains
6 June 2026, 12:44 PM
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Oil prices fall on mounting hopes for de-escalation in US-Iran War
6 June 2026, 12:41 PM
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Local semiconductor makers to launch multi-city roadshow in US tomorrow
4 June 2026, 18:07 PM
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Bangladesh to purchase 5 LNG cargoes from Switzerland, UK, Singapore
3 June 2026, 18:48 PM
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Bangladesh requests new financial arrangement from IMF
3 June 2026, 18:07 PM
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Oil prices rise on Iran peace worries, stocks build on tech rally
3 June 2026, 11:53 AM
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Ctg Customs to auction goods from 102 abandoned containers
2 June 2026, 20:59 PM
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UN committee recommends Bangladesh’s LDC exit deferment
2 June 2026, 17:44 PM
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Stocks up, oil down over week on guarded optimism for Iran
For the week, all three major US indices advanced by more than three percent
11 April 2026, 10:15 AM
US inflation surges to 3.3% as Iran war impact bites
Gasoline prices surged by 21.2 percent between February and March
11 April 2026, 10:10 AM
Middle East war may dent Bangladesh’s growth, RMG output and exports: Sanem
The war in the Middle East could weigh on Bangladesh’s economy, disrupting output in key sectors, particularly the readymade garment (RMG) industry, according to a study by the South Asian Network on Economic Modelling (Sanem)
9 April 2026, 20:47 PM
IMF approves $700 mn for Sri Lanka, warning of Mideast war shock
The Fund mission approved the latest tranche of its four-year $2.9 billion bailout provided officials restore cost recovery in energy pricing
9 April 2026, 13:56 PM
Middle East war: global economic fallout
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained extremely limited on Wednesday
9 April 2026, 11:44 AM
Middle East conflict to push 12 lakh Bangladeshis below poverty line: World Bank
The World Bank projects lower economic growth for Bangladesh in the current fiscal year, stating that 12 lakh poor people will remain below the poverty line mainly due to the impact of the US-Israel war on Iran.
8 April 2026, 19:00 PM
Crude prices plunge, stocks surge as US and Iran agree ceasefire
Middle East stocks also rallied, with Dubai jumping 8.5 percent
8 April 2026, 15:26 PM
European gas prices open down 20% on Mideast ceasefire
The Dutch TTF natural gas contract slumped to 42.5 euros
8 April 2026, 12:33 PM
Dollar falls against pound, euro after Iran truce
At around 8:10 am (0610 GMT), dollar was trading at 1.17 euros
8 April 2026, 12:30 PM
Middle East war means 'all roads' lead to higher prices, slower growth, IMF chief says
"We are in a world of elevated uncertainty," the IMF chief said
7 April 2026, 12:40 PM
Oil prices rally, stocks mixed after Trump's latest Iran threat
West Texas Intermediate topped $115 and Brent sitting around $111
7 April 2026, 09:56 AM
Korean firm to invest $24 million at Bepza Economic Zone
The company will produce a wide range of items, including steel, aluminium and iron frames, fibreglass poles, tents and sleeping bags
6 April 2026, 17:57 PM
Two more Indian-flagged LPG ships exit the Gulf, tracking data shows
A third vessel, Jag Vikram, is still in the west of the Strait of Hormuz, the data showed
6 April 2026, 13:33 PM
Dollar steady as traders weigh escalating Iran war, ceasefire hopes
The dollar index , which measures the US currency against six rivals, was slightly lower at 100.12
6 April 2026, 12:50 PM
Pharmaceutical logistics in demand as war rattles supply chains
Products passing through the giant site range from insulin capsules and lifestyle drugs to medicated sunblock and drums of sulphuric acid
5 April 2026, 11:37 AM
India makes first Iranian oil buy in seven years with no payment problems
India has secured its full requirements of crude oil for the coming months, its oil ministry said
5 April 2026, 08:33 AM
The Iran war is exposing Bangladesh’s economic vulnerabilities
The Iran war is reaching Bangladesh through the availability and price of fuel, fertiliser, freight, and foreign exchange
4 April 2026, 14:15 PM
US registers strong job growth in boost to Trump
The world's largest economy gained 178,000 jobs in March
4 April 2026, 13:11 PM
Middle East war: global economic fallout
Bangladesh cut office and shop hours and banned decorative lighting at weddings starting Friday
4 April 2026, 13:08 PM
Bangladesh’s exports fall for eighth consecutive month
Merchandise shipment decreased 18% year-on-year to $3.48 billion in March
2 April 2026, 20:11 PM