Loss of energy output in MidEast will take about two years to recover, IEA says
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IMF warns of war's human impact far from Middle East
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Analysis / Iran war has revealed Trump's pressure point: The economy
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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
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Hindenburg alleges India market regulator chief held stake in offshore funds used by Adani Group
Adani Group has previously denied these allegations, and an email query sent to Adani Group was not immediately answered.
11 August 2024, 03:59 AM
China launches appeal at WTO over EU electric vehicle tariffs
Beijing said Friday it had filed an appeal with the World Trade Organization over the European Union’s imposition of additional tariffs on imports of electric vehicles from China.
10 August 2024, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh economy records sharp contraction in July
Bangladesh’s PMI hit 36.9 where a reading of 50 indicates 'no change' compared to last month and above 50 means economy is generally ‘expanding’
8 August 2024, 13:48 PM
US tops China as Germany's biggest trading partner
German imports and exports to the world's largest economy totalled around 127 billion euros ($139 billion) from January to June, while for China the figure was 122 billion euros, according to Reuters' calculations based on the data
8 August 2024, 07:37 AM
India calls for trade deal among Bimstec nations
India yesterday urged members of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (Bimstec) to consider forming a preferential trade agreement among themselves to foster intra-regional trade and investment while also enhancing regional competitiveness.
7 August 2024, 18:00 PM
MCCI expresses concern over worsening law and order situation
The leading chamber says it will welcome the interim government
7 August 2024, 10:34 AM
Businesses demand immediate restoration of law and order
The International Chamber of Commerce, Bangladesh wants safety of production units
7 August 2024, 07:36 AM
American Apparel & Footwear Association wants quick restoration of normalcy in Bangladesh
The AAFA is the American trade association representing apparel, footwear and other sewn products companies, and their suppliers
6 August 2024, 12:32 PM
Garment factories not reopening tomorrow
The BGMEA took the decision today in an emergency meeting
5 August 2024, 15:42 PM
BGMEA to sit at 7.30pm to decide on factory reopening
The executive committee members of the trade body will took part in the meeting
5 August 2024, 12:50 PM
Trade through Ctg port got disrupted for second day
1,175 TEUs of containers were released from the port today, down from the regular 8,000 TEUs
5 August 2024, 12:10 PM
Dhaka-Chattogram highway, the key trade route, faces disruption again
Most vehicles avoided the highway today
4 August 2024, 08:57 AM
US keeps Vietnam as non-market economy
The US Commerce Department announced on Friday it will continue to classify Vietnam as a non-market economy country, a decision disappointing to Hanoi, which the US has been wooing in its efforts to push back against China.
3 August 2024, 18:00 PM
China’s stuttering recovery darkens global corporate growth outlook
Global burger chains to car manufacturers are increasingly feeling the pinch from a faltering recovery in the world’s No. 2 economy, China, and are strapping in for a bumpy ride ahead.
3 August 2024, 18:00 PM
Kamalapur ICD-bound container congestion hits Ctg port
The port yard now has 2,346 TEUs of containers, up from its capacity to store 876 TEUs
3 August 2024, 13:16 PM
Economic possibilities for my grandchildren
Geopolitical tensions are on the rise, and the world economy is facing its weakest medium-term prospects in decades
3 August 2024, 11:34 AM
In world first, EU’s sweeping AI law enters into force
The European Union’s landmark law on artificial intelligence came into force on Thursday, which Brussels vows will drive innovation while protecting citizens’ rights.
1 August 2024, 18:00 PM
Stocks end week with a jump
Bangladesh’s stock market ended higher yesterday due to a rise in confidence among investors as normalcy was returning following the students’ quota reform movement and the subsequent unrest.
1 August 2024, 18:00 PM
Global factories struggle as demand wanes
Manufacturers across Europe and Asia turned in a weak performance last month as factories grappled with tepid demand, surveys showed on Thursday, raising the risk of an underpowered global economic recovery.
1 August 2024, 18:00 PM
Forex reserves decline by $1.3 billion in a month
Reserves stood at $20.48 billion on July 31, down from $21.78 billion a month ago
1 August 2024, 12:37 PM