US consumer confidence ebbed in October after two straight monthly increases amid rising concerns about inflation and a possible recession next year, a survey showed on Tuesday.

European Union energy ministers will discuss a bloc-wide gas price cap on Tuesday, attempting to navigate their next steps although it is likely to be weeks before any final decisions.

The disbursement of foreign aid for development projects in Bangladesh has dropped by 30 per cent year-on-year in the first three months of the current fiscal year. 

China’s economy rebounded at a faster-than-anticipated clip in the third quarter, but a more robust revival in the longer term will be challenged by persistent Covid-19 curbs, a prolonged property slump and global recession risks.

Germany, the EU’s top economy and Europe’s export powerhouse, looks headed for imminent recession, according to a closely watched survey Monday that pointed to a deepening eurozone contraction.

Local garment makers have urged the Italian clothing retailers and brands to source more apparel items from Bangladesh and invest more in the south Asian country.

Bangladesh should ratify the Hong Kong Convention, as the declaration will help the south Asian country become the leader in the ship recycling industry, Norwegian Ambassador Espen Rikter-Svendsen said today.

Five state-run economic zones have received $22.17 billion investment proposals, which are expected to generate employment opportunities for around 8.16 lakh people.

The Embassy of Denmark in Bangladesh has hosted a five-day exhibition, called ‘Going Green’, at Bay’s Edge Gallery in Dhaka to highlight green solutions that can support sustainable and inclusive economic growth.

The Embassy of Denmark in Bangladesh has hosted a five-day exhibition, called ‘Going Green’, at Bay’s Edge Gallery in Dhaka to highlight green solutions that can support sustainable and inclusive economic growth.

Textile millers today demanded uninterrupted gas supply to keep production running.

The country could not harness the export potential of Malaysia because of high tariff imposed on Bangladeshi goods, Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi said today.

The government should take no electricity no pay policy now, said Khondaker Golam Moazzem, research director of the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).

Bangladesh is facing at least seven crises at present, the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) said today.

The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) today suggested that Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation should cut prices of fuel as it has been making profit since August this year.

With the economy facing headwinds, the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) today said poor and low-income group have faced increasing hardship as the cost of living has continued to climb unabatedly.

Bangladesh may use the Indian experience in the development of their small and medium enterprises, analysts said today.

The smooth and sustainable graduation of Bangladesh from the least developed country (LDC) category may get affected because of a reduction in fund disbursement to the civil society organisations (CSOs) by the government and international development partners, analysts said today.

Many thought exports from Bangladesh to Russia would come to a halt after the Russia-Ukraine war began in February as the transcontinental nation was slapped with numerous sanctions and embargoes that restrained its import activities.

Opec+ member states lined up on Sunday to endorse the steep cut to its output target agreed this month after the White House, stepping up a war of words with Saudi Arabia, accused Riyadh of coercing some other nations into supporting the move.