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IMF warns of war's human impact far from Middle East
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Gold extends gains
19 April 2026, 00:00 AM
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US buyers redirect imported fertiliser overseas
19 April 2026, 00:00 AM
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IMF urges Europe to use targeted support to stem war fallout
18 April 2026, 13:31 PM
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Oil settles down 9% after Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open
18 April 2026, 10:06 AM
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Stocks reverse as investors await news on US-Iran peace talks
17 April 2026, 13:38 PM
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Oil prices rise on doubts US-Iran peace talks will ease Hormuz disruption
16 April 2026, 21:15 PM
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BB buys another $50 million from four banks
16 April 2026, 19:11 PM
Business
BGMEA’s opposition panel demands cancellation of existing board
The Forum wants intervention of the commerce adviser and a re-election at the garment makers’ platform
19 August 2024, 15:20 PM
Near 12% of India’s tested spice samples fail quality, safety standards
Hong Kong suspended sales of some blends of the MDH and Everest, two popular Indian brands, in April over high levels of a pesticide
19 August 2024, 06:51 AM
Malaysia announces adopt-an-orangutan plan for palm oil importers
In May, Malaysia put forward a plan to send orangutans abroad as trading gifts in an effort to allay concerns about the impact on the animals' habitat of palm oil production
19 August 2024, 06:22 AM
Japan firms see Harris presidency as better for business than Trump
More Japanese companies believe a Kamala Harris presidency in the US would be better for their businesses than a second Donald Trump administration, a Reuters survey showed on Thursday, reflecting the respondents concerns about protectionism and policy unpredictability.
18 August 2024, 18:00 PM
World Bank, ADB urged to continue funding logically acceptable projects
Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed says after meeting with ADB
18 August 2024, 09:03 AM
Foxconn chief defends India hiring after report that it rejects married women
The company has opened a multi-storey hostel complex, which is exclusive to 18,720 Foxconn women workers, near Chennai of India
18 August 2024, 06:03 AM
China, Saudi Arabia top buyers of Russian fuel oil
China and Saudi Arabia were the top destinations for Russian seaborne fuel oil and vacuum gasoil (VGO) exports in July, traders said and LSEG data showed on Friday.
17 August 2024, 18:00 PM
China youth unemployment jumped to 17.1% in July
Youth unemployment in China ticked up to 17.1 percent in July, official figures showed, the highest level this year as the world’s second-largest economy faces mounting headwinds.
17 August 2024, 18:00 PM
Japan’s economy rebounds in Q2
Japan’s economy has rebounded, government data showed Thursday, in welcome news for its next prime minister following Fumio Kishida’s decision to quit.
15 August 2024, 18:00 PM
China’s underwhelming data dampens hope of economic recovery
Chinese industrial production growth slowed in July while unemployment rose, official data showed Thursday, highlighting an uneven recovery in the world’s second-largest economy despite recent government measures to try to stimulate expansion.
15 August 2024, 18:00 PM
Uncertainty remains heightened in Bangladesh amid political transition: Fitch
The American rating agency assumes the effects to be temporary, and that political stability is restored and sustained
15 August 2024, 08:25 AM
Russia slaps ban on petrol exports again
The Russian government announced Wednesday that it was reintroducing a ban on petrol exports for another six months to “maintain a stable situation” on the domestic fuel market after major price hikes.
14 August 2024, 18:00 PM
No respite for China as economy shows new signs of weakness
A recent string of dismal indicators have dulled expectations for China’s economic performance in July, in an ominous sign for the rest of 2024 and pointing to the need for more stimulus measures beyond plastering over pain points in the world’s second-largest economy.
14 August 2024, 18:00 PM
Long-haul bus operators still in a tight corner
Although long-haul bus services in Bangladesh resumed five days ago, the number of passengers is still low as people are avoiding travel due to security concerns, according to industry insiders.
14 August 2024, 18:00 PM
$600 million taken in loans from Export Development Fund defaulted
Dhaka-based firms defaulted most of the amount at $558.7 million and Chattogram-based ones $29.7 million
13 August 2024, 08:26 AM
Stocks fall breaking a four-day gaining streak
The DSEX declined 1.39% before closing the day at 5,932.28 points
12 August 2024, 12:03 PM
Bangladesh power use grows as searing heat eclipses economic disruption
Bangladesh's electricity demand grew 7 percent over three weeks of deadly nationwide protests that disrupted industrial and commercial activity, data showed, as households cranked up air-conditioners to cool down amid searing heat
12 August 2024, 10:50 AM
Malaysia's palm oil stocks hit 4-month low in July as exports surge
The fall in stocks in Malaysia, the world's second-largest palm oil producer after Indonesia, would support benchmark futures <FCPOc3>, which are trading near their lowest level in seven months.
12 August 2024, 08:49 AM
Billions in dollar and euro notes reach Russia despite sanctions
China's yuan has overtaken the greenback to become the most traded foreign currency in Moscow, although significant payment problems persist.
12 August 2024, 08:46 AM
Freight train suspension deepens Ctg port’s container congestion
The suspension began on August 3
11 August 2024, 14:13 PM