Surging memory chip prices dim outlook for electronics makers
23 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Rod price recovers as demand, scrap costs climb
23 January 2026, 00:00 AM
BB changes decision, allows five banks to pay profit to depositors
23 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Bida digitises outward remittance approval process
23 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Subsidised Tk 30 per kg rice sales now at 434 upazilas
23 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Indian refiners shift oil strategy
23 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Gold falls
23 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Gold slips below Tk 2.5 lakh as global prices fall
23 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Japan’s exports to US fall as tariffs bite
23 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Japan's exports to US fall as tariffs bite
22 January 2026, 12:45 PM
Business
Trump letters and who's talking: State of play as tariff deadline nears
Here's the state of play for several US trading partners facing deadlines this week
7 July 2025, 05:04 AM
Trump says to send first tariff letters on Monday
"Thank you for your attention to this matter!" Trump said in a post on Truth Social
7 July 2025, 03:34 AM
What is the state of play with Trump’s tariffs?
With sweeping tariffs on friend and foe, US President Donald Trump has roiled financial markets and sparked a surge in economic uncertainty -- and tensions are mounting days before a fresh volley of higher duties are due to kick in.
5 July 2025, 18:49 PM
Trump says ‘probably 12’ tariff letters being sent out tomorrow
US President Donald Trump said Friday that he had signed 12 trade letters to be sent out next week ahead of an impending deadline for his tariffs to take effect.
5 July 2025, 18:31 PM
US-Vietnam trade deal sows new China standoff
Vietnam’s trade deal with the United States averts the most punishing of Donald Trump’s “reciprocal” levies but has provoked new friction between Washington and Beijing.
3 July 2025, 21:31 PM
US, India push for trade pact after Trump strikes deal with Vietnam, sources say
Trump threatened a 26% duty on Indian goods as part of his April 2 "Liberation Day" reciprocal tariffs, which were temporarily lowered to 10% to buy time for negotiations.
3 July 2025, 03:55 AM
Trump announces a US trade deal with Vietnam
US would set rates on many Vietnamese exports at 20%; US cars may get preferential access to Vietnam's market.
3 July 2025, 03:51 AM
China's premier warns global trade tensions 'intensifying'
Li said the global economy was "undergoing profound changes"
25 June 2025, 03:54 AM
Shares rally, oil slumps as Trump announces Iran-Israel ceasefire
Writing on his Truth Social site, Trump implied a ceasefire would go into effect in 12 hours, after which the war would be considered "ended".
24 June 2025, 05:25 AM
Dollar advances
The US dollar firmed on Monday with the yen at a more than six-week low as investors anticipated a response from Iran to US attacks on its nuclear sites, though some analysts said the FX reaction had been relatively muted.
23 June 2025, 18:00 PM
Asian countries most vulnerable to Strait of Hormuz blockade
Around 84 percent of oil passing through the Strait of Hormuz is destined for Asia, leaving the economies of China, India, South Korea and others vulnerable should Iran blockade the crucial trading route over US strikes on its nuclear sites.
23 June 2025, 18:00 PM
Middle East conflict has limited impact on Bangladesh so far: report
The repercussions of the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict would be limited on Bangladesh’s capital market, as information about the conflict has already been absorbed by the market, said BRAC EPL Stock Brokerage.
23 June 2025, 18:00 PM
Airlines weigh Middle East cancellations after US strikes in Iran
However, some international airlines were resuming services on Monday.
23 June 2025, 07:42 AM
Shares dip, oil up as investors wrestle with Iran risks
Most of the market moves were restrained, with the dollar getting a modest safe-haven bid and no sign of a rush to bonds. Oil prices were up around 1.5%, but well off their initial peaks. O/R
23 June 2025, 07:37 AM
Oil prices spike after US strikes on Iran
Iran is the world's ninth-biggest oil-producing country, with output of about 3.3 million barrels per day.
23 June 2025, 04:04 AM
Investors brace for oil price spike, rush to havens after US bombs Iran nuclear sites
In the immediate aftermath of the announcement, they expected the US involvement was likely to cause a selloff in equities and a possible bid for the dollar and other safe-haven assets when trading begins, but also said much uncertainty about the course of the conflict remained.
22 June 2025, 03:46 AM
Middle East tensions put investors on alert, weighing worst-case scenarios
Investors are mulling a host of different market scenarios should the US deepen its involvement in the Middle East conflict, with the potential for ripple effects if energy prices skyrocket.
21 June 2025, 18:02 PM
Fed keeps rates steady but pencils in two cuts by end of 2025; Powell sees 'meaningful' inflation ahead
If not for tariffs, Powell said, rate cuts might actually be in order, given that recent inflation readings have been favorably low.
19 June 2025, 05:40 AM
Israel strike puts all eyes on Hormuz and $100 oil
Israel’s strikes on Iran on Friday have raised the prospect of global oil prices hitting $100 a barrel. If Tehran seeks to escalate the conflict by retaliating beyond Israeli borders, it could seek to choke off the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most important gateway for oil shipping.
15 June 2025, 18:00 PM
Boeing lowers 2044 global air fleet outlook
The global commercial aviation fleet will stand just under 50,000 planes in 2044, with most built over the next 20 years, according to a Boeing forecast released Saturday.
15 June 2025, 18:00 PM