Bangladesh wants to export onion and potato to Sri Lanka
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China is now a strategic cooperative partner of Bangladesh
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9 September 2026 Business
Bangladesh signs investment promotion deal with Hong Kong
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9 September 2026 Business
Trump hits Canada with import bans, 50% tariffs
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9 September 2026 Business
Bangladesh’s trade deficit widens 38% in July
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8 September 2026 Business
Why isn't oil above $100 despite supply disruptions?
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8 September 2026 Business

Several initiatives of new govt praiseworthy, but there is room for improvement: BKMEA

However, the association says six months is not enough time to evaluate any government
18 August 2026

Businesses in India, Bangladesh to form B2B task forces

The proposed task forces would focus on infrastructure investment and emerging technologies
18 August 2026

US 30-year yields hit highest level since 2007 as war, oil worries fester

The yield on the benchmark US 10-year Treasury note rose 1.7 basis points to 4.739 percent
18 August 2026

Hormuz crossings rise slightly from weekend, remain in single digits, data shows

There were no very large crude carriers (VLCC) or tankers carrying liquefied natural gas passing through
18 August 2026
18 August 2026

UAE-based Bangladeshis plan to invest Tk 1,000 crore

They want to invest in banking, renewable energy, food processing, tourism, education and healthcare
17 August 2026

Bangladesh, Netherlands team up to make RMG more sustainable

Dutch minister emphasises expansion of circular economy
17 August 2026

Quickly ensure efficient cargo handling at airports: commerce minister

Although issues such as cargo handling and warehouses at airports do not fall directly under the jurisdiction of the commerce ministry, they are closely linked to the country’s trade and export activities
17 August 2026

Japanese economy ekes out modest growth

Gross domestic product grew 0.3 percent between April and June
17 August 2026

Oil rises as US-Iran peace talks stall, Hormuz shipping slows

Brent crude futures rose as much as 1 percent to $89.40 per barrel
17 August 2026

Europe's heatwaves expose insurance gap as business losses mount

As Europe bakes under its fifth heatwave of the year, the traditional 6-7 p.m. slot has all but disappeared as people seek air-conditioning indoors, cutting sales for many hospitality businesses
16 August 2026

Bangladesh’s RMG exports to EU fall 16.43% in first half

However, in June alone, the volume rose 6.53 percent
15 August 2026

US raises pressure on EU to 'deliver' on non-tariff trade commitments

A European Commission spokesperson said the EU and US were continuing to work on tariff and non-tariff issues
15 August 2026

Oil climbs over $1 on tanker attacks, no progrees on peace

Brent futures settled at $88.52 a barrel, up $1.45, or 1.67 percent
15 August 2026

US consumer sentiment drops as Iran war fuels inflation fears

Preliminary data showed consumer sentiment came in at 51.0 points, down from 55.2 and well off from market expectations
15 August 2026

20 Bangladeshi textile, apparel companies join global sourcing fair in Las Vegas

The three-day exhibition, SOURCING, was held from August 10 to 12
13 August 2026

Bangladesh proposes signing FTA with New Zealand

Commerce Secretary Md Ataur Rahman Khan is now leading a delegation on a tour to Australia and New Zealand to find out opportunities to increase bilateral trade
13 August 2026

Bangladesh seeks Australia’s support for joining RCEP

Commerce Secretary Md Ataur Rahman Khan made the call at a meeting in Australia’s Canberra today with Ravi Kewalram, first assistant secretary of the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Sarah Storey, first assistant secretary of the South and Central Asia Division
13 August 2026

Aromatic rice export quotas under review

Exporters are asked to submit actual shipment data in three workdays
13 August 2026

Bangladesh, ADB plan over $1 billion annual investments for IGND

During a visit to Bangladesh, the ADB vice president engaged in strategic consultations on ADB’s upcoming country partnership strategy and held policy dialogues aimed at accelerating key economic reforms, mobilising private capital, and strengthening climate resilience
13 August 2026