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

No vessel could come back to jetty for rough sea

Cargo delivery resumed partially, but major operational activities remained suspended
27 May 2024, 12:45 PM

China invests $47 billion in largest ever chip fund

China has poured more than $47 billion into the country's largest-ever chip investment fund, a business database showed on Monday, as Beijing seeks self-sufficiency in the crucial semiconductor manufacturing sector
27 May 2024, 07:24 AM

Payment for foreign loans surges 44% in Jul-Apr

The principal amount plus interest payments for foreign debt rose to $2.81 billion this year, up from previous year’s $1.95 billion
26 May 2024, 14:41 PM

‘Bangladesh hardly utilising Asian regional trade potential’

Finds a study conducted by former Bangladesh Bank governor Atiur Rahman
26 May 2024, 13:23 PM

European automakers need time, not tariffs, to fend off China competition

Europe's car giants won't have much time to restructure their operations and product lines to compete with ascendant Chinese automakers, and stiffer tariffs will do little to protect the status quo, industry executives said during a Reuters event.
26 May 2024, 10:14 AM

G7 reaffirms warning against excess currency volatility in nod to Japan

Finance leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) advanced nations on Saturday reaffirmed their commitment to warn against excessively volatile currency moves, language Japan sees as a green light to intervene in the market to arrest rapid falls in the yen
26 May 2024, 06:10 AM

Airlines, hotels, retailers fear being left out in Google's search changes

Lobbying groups representing airlines, hotels and retailers have urged European Union tech regulators to ensure that Google takes their views into account, and not just large intermediaries, when making changes to comply with landmark tech rules
26 May 2024, 04:42 AM

Tk 13 crore goods sold at SME fair

Entrepreneurs bagged orders worth Tk 20 crore
25 May 2024, 14:35 PM

Feni has potential to be an industrial hub: analysts

The ERD, Feni administration organised a workshop on sustainable LDC graduation
25 May 2024, 14:02 PM

Cut spending to save money: Wahiduddin Mahmud

Implementing development project with borrowed money not a good idea, he said at a debate contest of the Debate for Democracy
25 May 2024, 12:22 PM

Google to invest $350 million in India's Flipkart

The tech giant will join in as an investor in the latest funding round for the Bengaluru-based company
25 May 2024, 11:42 AM

7th edition of INFOCOM to begin in Dhaka this afternoon

The event from Anandabazar Patrika brings together 50 speakers from government, business, IT, media, academia and other leaders from Bangladesh and India
24 May 2024, 06:57 AM

Dhaka Motor Show begins in Purbachal

175 companies from 17 countries are taking part in the show
23 May 2024, 14:11 PM

Bangladesh can ship $1 billion woollen sweaters by 2030: exporters

Two Uruguayan wool exporters are currently visiting Bangladesh
23 May 2024, 12:50 PM

Forex reserves rise by $180 million in a week

Reserves hit $18.61 billion on May 21, up from $18.43 billion on May 15
23 May 2024, 12:24 PM

Norway's Telenor appoints new CEO

Norwegian telecoms company Telenor on Thursday said it had appointed Benedicte Schilbred Fasmer as its new chief executive, starting December 1 when its current CEO, Sigve Brekke retires.
23 May 2024, 07:41 AM

Nvidia profits soar on demand for AI power

Nvidia reported a net profit of $14.9 billion, while its revenue was $26 billion
23 May 2024, 05:06 AM

What are the costs behind Trump's economic proposals?

As he makes another White House bid in 2024, tariff hikes -- this time on all US imports -- are again on the table.
23 May 2024, 04:56 AM

Visa's digital payments rise 25% during Ramadan 2024

70% of the digital payments came through ecommerce
22 May 2024, 11:57 AM

UK inflation slows sharply to near three-year low

Britain's annual inflation rate dropped to a near three-year low in April as energy prices cooled further, official data showed Wednesday, easing a cost-of-living crunch and stoking rate cut expectations
22 May 2024, 07:22 AM