Loss of energy output will take two years to recover: IEA
REUTERS, Zurich
20 April 2026, 00:00 AM Global Economy
Dollar falls to multi-week lows
REUTERS, New York
20 April 2026, 00:00 AM Global Economy
IMF warns of war's human impact far from Middle East
AFP, Washington
19 April 2026, 12:44 PM Business
Gold extends gains
Reuters
19 April 2026, 00:00 AM Global Economy
US buyers redirect imported fertiliser overseas
REUTERS, Chicago
19 April 2026, 00:00 AM Global Economy
IMF urges Europe to use targeted support to stem war fallout
AFP, Washington
18 April 2026, 13:31 PM Business

Japan spent $62 bn supporting yen in April-May: govt

Japan said Friday that it spent about 62 billion dollars to bolster the yen over the past five weeks, when it intervened in forex markets for the first time since 2022 after the currency hit a 34-year low
1 June 2024, 13:33 PM

RMG export prices fall by 16% in 8 months: BGMEA

Apparel’s demand decreases among end consumers hit hard by high inflation, it says
1 June 2024, 13:23 PM

China making youth unemployment a 'top priority'

Youth unemployment stood at 14.7 percent in April, official data showed -- and in June, another 11.8 million students will graduate from university, adding to the bottleneck
1 June 2024, 12:27 PM

Nvidia set to overtake Apple as world's second-most valuable company

Nvidia could soon surpass Apple to become the world's second-most valuable company, as the biggest beneficiary of the surge in adoption of AI applications
1 June 2024, 12:22 PM

India's onion farmers cry foul at politicians' price recipe

Almost every Indian meal requires an onion -- one of the cooking essentials along with sugar and lentils that sweet-talking politicians use to curry favour with their voters by lowering costs
30 May 2024, 13:22 PM

EU seeks roadblocks for Chinese EVs without sparking trade war

The EU faces a delicate balancing act as it prepares to rev up taxes on Chinese electric cars to protect European industry, while steering clear of a US-style showdown with Beijing that could spark a trade war
30 May 2024, 13:14 PM

Loans, deposits rise in Islamic banks despite severe liquidity crisis

Islamic banks' outstanding loans rise by 1.43%, deposits 1.27% in February than January
29 May 2024, 14:43 PM

FBCCI suggests creating direct shipping route with Sydney

At a seminar in Australia, the apex trade body also sought Australian investment in Bangladesh
29 May 2024, 13:27 PM

Samsung workers' union announces first-ever strike

Union members would use annual leave to strike for one day on June 7
29 May 2024, 12:49 PM

China gears up to make a deal with Europe as EV tariffs loom

The European Commission's expected move to hike tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles is set to kick off a round of talks that Chinese executives hope will soften the blow for the world's biggest EV industry
29 May 2024, 09:31 AM

Samsung Electronics union announces first-ever strike

A major union representing tens of thousands of people at South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics said Wednesday that workers will go on strike for the first time ever, potentially threatening key global semiconductor supply chains
29 May 2024, 07:59 AM

US consumer confidence recovers; inflation worries persist

US consumer confidence unexpectedly improved in May after deteriorating for three straight months amid optimism about the labor market, but worries about inflation persisted and many households expected higher interest rates over the next year
29 May 2024, 06:03 AM

IMF lifts China growth forecast but warns on industrial policy

The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday raised its yearly growth forecast for China, but warned that Beijing's industrial policy risks a "misallocation" of resources and could harm trade
29 May 2024, 05:57 AM

Amazon wants to get central bonded warehouse facility in Bangladesh

A delegation of the US-Bangladesh Business Council meets State Minister for Commerce Ahasanul Islam Titu
28 May 2024, 12:25 PM

DCCI seeks more Russian investments in power and energy

A 14-member Russian trade delegation meets Dhaka Chamber president
28 May 2024, 11:53 AM

Bangladesh okays Tk 8,483 crore WB project for Rohingyas

The WB-funded cluster project will also serve the host communities
28 May 2024, 08:45 AM

Sri Lanka holds rates to manage inflation, foster economic stability

Sri Lanka's central bank held interest rates steady on Tuesday to ensure inflation pressures remain in check
28 May 2024, 05:48 AM

Airfares peaking as travellers in Europe, Asia seek savings

Airfares in Europe and Asia are starting to plateau or fall in a sign that a prolonged post-COVID travel boom is waning, delivering a setback for airlines struggling with higher costs and limited aircraft availability
28 May 2024, 05:40 AM

US businesses want continuation of tax policy in Bangladesh: Salman F Rahman

A delegation of US-Bangladesh Business Council meets the prime minister’s adviser on private industry and investment
27 May 2024, 16:07 PM

‘Full automation a must now for better customs management’

FBCCI President Mahbubul Alam says at a workshop
27 May 2024, 13:17 PM