Stagflation risk in US ‘quite high’

The war in the Middle East has put the United States at high risk of falling into stagflation, Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz told AFP on Monday.
18 March 2026, 00:00 AM

Middle East war: global economic fallout

Here are the latest economic events in the Middle East war on Tuesday:
18 March 2026, 00:00 AM

Excessive spectrum for Wi-Fi under US trade deal imperils revenue

Bangladesh also risks falling out of step with Asia-Pacific spectrum plans by opening the entire 6 GHz band for unlicensed use
18 March 2026, 00:00 AM

Section 301: Bangladesh faces a new trade test from Washington

The new US investigations do not, in themselves, raise tariffs, but they are a reminder that Dhaka remains vulnerable to legal and political trade pressure despite the recent bilateral agreement.
17 March 2026, 19:22 PM

Middle East tensions may slow remittance inflows: BB

The crisis has forced the cancellation of over 600 Middle East-bound flights from Bangladesh
17 March 2026, 17:32 PM

Attacks on UAE's Fujairah port and Shah gas field add to energy disruption

Oil loading at the UAE's port of Fujairah was at least partly halted on Tuesday
17 March 2026, 17:04 PM

US average diesel prices cross $5 a gallon as Middle East War tests global economy

Economists have warned that surging diesel prices could slow global economic activity
17 March 2026, 13:13 PM

Oil prices jump again as worries grow over Hormuz

The advances pared some of the previous day's sharp losses that came after the head of the IEA said more stockpiles could be tapped if needed
17 March 2026, 13:04 PM

Asean states working on fuel-sharing deal

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), which the Philippines currently chairs, will expedite the enforcement of an energy-sharing mechanism which will allow member states to support each other’s oil and gas needs during supply disruptions.
17 March 2026, 02:47 AM

Oil rises further above $100

Oil prices jumped further above $100 Monday and Asian stocks mostly fell as the Iran war moved into a third week with both sides showing no sign of backing down and diplomats trying to ensure safe passage for tankers through the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
17 March 2026, 02:44 AM

War-related oil squeeze a ‘short-term pain’

President Donald Trump’s top energy official said Sunday that Americans will have to endure the “short-term pain” of higher prices at the pump as US forces conduct their war against Iran.
17 March 2026, 02:39 AM

War-related oil squeeze a ‘short-term pain’

President Donald Trump’s top energy official said Sunday that Americans will have to endure the “short-term pain” of higher prices at the pump as US forces conduct their war against Iran.
17 March 2026, 02:39 AM

Dollar pulls back

The dollar pulled back from 10-month peaks ​on Monday in a tentative start to a week that brings a slew of central bank meetings held under the shadow ‌of the US-Israel war on Iran.
17 March 2026, 02:37 AM

Bida outlines 180-day action plan for better investment climate

The roadmap targets coordinated reforms across four key agencies
16 March 2026, 19:45 PM

What are Asian countries doing to offset the oil-price rise?

Asia is particularly at risk, with much of the region highly dependent on Gulf oil shipped via the Strait of Hormuz
16 March 2026, 16:49 PM

China urges US to 'immediately correct erroneous' trade practices

The latest round of investigations "is extremely unilateral, arbitrary and discriminatory", it said
16 March 2026, 12:59 PM

Oil rises as focus returns to threats on Middle East export facilities

Brent crude futures climbed $1.27, or 1.2%, to $104.41 a barrel by 0400 GMT
16 March 2026, 10:47 AM

Trust Bank allowed to appoint multiple directors from sole sponsor

The Bangladesh Bank has allowed Trust Bank to appoint more than one director from its sole sponsor shareholder, the Army Welfare Trust, exempting the lender from a provision in banking law.
16 March 2026, 00:00 AM

Islami Bank delays US investor’s entry into mCash

Islami Bank has decided to postpone its earlier plan to onboard US-based B100 Holdings LLC as a strategic investor in mCash Ltd, a subsidiary formed to operate mobile financial services.
16 March 2026, 00:00 AM

Why does the port of Fujairah matter to the oil market?

Some oil-loading operations have been suspended in the United Arab Emirates’ Fujairah port, a major global hub for refuelling ships as well as crude and ​fuel exports, after a drone attack and fire on Saturday.
16 March 2026, 00:00 AM