High inflation to persist in Bangladesh: World Bank

WB Country Director Abdoulaye Seck says at AmCham meeting
19 October 2023, 11:06 AM

Oil falls as Israel embargo concerns fade, Venezuela sanctions to ease

Oil prices fell on Thursday, reversing gains in the previous session, after OPEC showed no signs of supporting Iran's call for an oil embargo on Israel and as the United States plans to ease Venezuela sanctions to allow more oil to flow globally.
19 October 2023, 07:23 AM

Concerns rise as India extends ban on sugar export

The ban has been extended until October 31 this year
18 October 2023, 15:57 PM

ICC to train FBCCI on dispute resolution

The FBCCI seeks ICC's assistance on arbitration
18 October 2023, 13:08 PM

India extends sugar export ban

India today extended the restrictions on sugar export for an independent period in a move aimed at increasing the availability of the commodity in the domestic market during the festive season.
18 October 2023, 11:59 AM

Indian wheat prices at 8-month high on festival demand, tight supply

Indian wheat prices surged to an eight-month high on Tuesday, propelled by strong demand for big festivals, limited supplies and as import duty makes overseas buying unfeasible for domestic flour mills.
18 October 2023, 10:15 AM

Oil jumps 2% as hospital blast increases Middle East tensions

Oil prices surged on Wednesday as tension escalated in the Middle East after hundreds were killed in a blast at a Gaza hospital, sparking concerns about potential oil supply disruptions from the region.
18 October 2023, 06:58 AM

IMF wants to know why stock turnover fell

An IMF team meets BSEC officials today
16 October 2023, 14:20 PM

As global debt worries mount, is another crisis brewing?

Record debts, high interest rates, the costs of climate change, health and pension spending as populations age and fractious politics are stoking fears of a financial market crisis in big developed economies.
16 October 2023, 10:12 AM

Oil prices steady above $90 as investors assess Israel-Hamas war

Brent oil futures steadied above $90 a barrel on Monday after passing the threshold on Friday, as investors waited to see if the Israel-Hamas conflict draws in other countries.
16 October 2023, 10:04 AM

What impact can the Israel/Hamas war have on oil?

A war between Islamist group Hamas and Israel poses one of the most significant geopolitical risks to oil markets since Russia's invasion of Ukraine last year.
15 October 2023, 11:23 AM

Dollar up after inflation data boost

The US dollar touched a one-week high against a basket of currencies on Friday, extending its gains from the previous session when hot US consumer prices data reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve may have to keep interest rates higher for longer
14 October 2023, 18:08 PM

Five firms, one individual honoured at Brac Bank-The Daily Star ICT Awards

The ICT trailblazers of Bangladesh were recognised for their contribution in the sector
13 October 2023, 14:39 PM

Brac Bank-The Daily Star ICT Awards begins

ICT trailblazers to be honoured
13 October 2023, 12:29 PM

Treasury heads of 10 banks seek penalty waiver

They sent separate letters to the central bank
12 October 2023, 05:46 AM

Gold price hiked to nearly Tk 1 lakh a bhori

A bhori of 22-carat gold will cost Tk 99,377 from October 12
11 October 2023, 14:25 PM

Oil ticks up on lingering worries about supply disruptions

Oil edged higher on Wednesday as investors grappled with the prospect of supply disruptions due to the Middle East turmoil.
11 October 2023, 09:49 AM

Dollar stalls as Fed tone dials down rate expectations

The dollar was steady on Tuesday and below recent highs as comments by Federal Reserve officials dampened rate hike expectations, although investors kept an eye on the conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas
10 October 2023, 21:16 PM

Germany to suffer deeper recession: IMF

Germany will suffer a deeper recession than previously thought, the International Monetary Fund said Tuesday, predicting that Europe's traditional growth engine will be the worst performing major economy in 2023
10 October 2023, 21:00 PM

Oil dips on investor caution as market eyes Middle East turmoil

Oil prices eased on Tuesday after rallying more than 4 percent in the previous session, with traders cautious as they watched for potential supply disruptions amid military clashes between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas.
10 October 2023, 06:57 AM