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World's first gig economy treaty adopted at the ILO
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Higher gasoline prices likely pushed up US inflation in May
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Reliance, Meta to build AI data centre in India
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China inflation remained stable in May as energy costs eased
11 June 2026, 00:00 AM
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Saudi’s new national carrier gets off ground
11 June 2026, 00:00 AM
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US trade gap narrows in April on oil exports boost
11 June 2026, 00:00 AM
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Gold falls over 2%
11 June 2026, 00:00 AM
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Bangladesh can be world's No. 1 RMG sourcing hub: Inditex regional chief
10 June 2026, 21:47 PM
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$404m WB loan, grant for health, nutrition services in Bangladesh
10 June 2026, 21:00 PM
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US appeals court halts order declaring Trump's global 10% tariff illegal
In its motion for a stay, the Trump administration argued that the CIT's decision should be stayed pending the full run of government appeals
13 May 2026, 15:10 PM
The art of taxation
Why raising revenue is central to development
13 May 2026, 14:06 PM
Oil prices slip on teetering Iran ceasefire as Trump heads to China
Brent crude futures dropped $1.22, or 1.1 percent, to $106.55 a barrel
13 May 2026, 12:17 PM
China-US trade talks start in South Korea
Meeting happens ahead of Trump–Xi summit
13 May 2026, 11:42 AM
Oil crisis sparks austerity push in India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made austerity appeals to Indians, urging them to place “nation first above personal comfort”, and avoid foreign trips, use less fuel and start working from home (WFH) more often.
13 May 2026, 00:00 AM
BCI urges Bangladesh Bank to ease pressure on industries
The Bangladesh Chamber of Industries (BCI) has urged Bangladesh Bank to introduce long-term financing, lower lending rates, and relax loan classification rules to support industries struggling under mounting financial pressure
12 May 2026, 21:04 PM
Geopolitical oil shocks could create severe headwinds for oil-importing economies: WB report
Geopolitically driven oil supply disruptions could create severe headwinds for oil-importing economies through higher inflation, tighter financial conditions, and pressure on trade balances, according to a recent World Bank (WB) report
12 May 2026, 19:57 PM
Oil prices jump on latest US-Iran peace process impasse
Brent crude futures gained $2.85, or 2.7 percent, to $107.06 a barrel
12 May 2026, 16:59 PM
Oil climbs on US-Iran deadlock
The international benchmark Brent crude jumped 1.3 percent to $105 a barrel
12 May 2026, 13:40 PM
Trump says he supports suspending US gas tax after prices remain high
Gas prices surge on Iran war, creating political risk for Trump and Republicans before midterms
12 May 2026, 08:39 AM
Dollar steady
The dollar was steady on Monday after US President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s response to a US peace proposal, sending oil prices higher and prompting renewed concerns that the conflict in the Middle East will drag on.
12 May 2026, 00:00 AM
US auto industry, lawmakers warn Trump against opening market to China
As President Donald Trump prepares to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week, the US auto industry and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are hammering him with a simple message: Please don’t offer China any access to the US car market.
12 May 2026, 00:00 AM
China, India broadcast standoff dashes FIFA World Cup revenue hopes
Gianni Infantino, head of soccer’s global governing body, has called this year’s men’s World Cup the “most inclusive” in history.
12 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Garment exporters meet PM, demand uninterrupted power supply
The BGMEA and BKMEA sat with the premier in two separate meetings
11 May 2026, 19:02 PM
Oil soars as Trump rejects Iran's terms
Trump's repudiation of Iran's response to his latest peace proposal raised the likelihood of further violence and disruptions to oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz
11 May 2026, 13:31 PM
Sri Lanka to hike power tariff amid energy crisis
Sri Lanka will increase electricity rates by up to 18 percent from Monday to offset the additional costs of generating power using thermal plants due to the Middle East war, the Public Utilities Commission said.
11 May 2026, 00:00 AM
EU opens door to using US jet fuel as shortages loom
How big is the jet fuel threat to Europe’s summer holidays? The EU says it is not facing shortages yet, but it is readying for the worst -- and weighing options including using US kerosene as a back-up.
11 May 2026, 00:00 AM
China on track to reach high-income status in one to two years
China was ranked as an upper-middle income economy with 2024 per capita gross national income at $13,660
10 May 2026, 16:23 PM
Sri Lanka to hike electricity tariff amid energy crisis
Consumers using more than 180 units (kilowatt hours) of electricity a month will have to pay an additional 18 percent from Monday
10 May 2026, 12:15 PM
Pakistan eyes Chinese capital markets with panda bond
Pakistan Finance Minister Aurangzeb says economy was showing signs of recovery, including rising exports and remittances, despite the war in Iran
10 May 2026, 09:44 AM