Why is gold hitting record highs in Bangladesh?

Industry insiders attribute the surge primarily to the international bullion market
22 September 2025, 13:32 PM

Hardest-hit Vietnam risks losing $25 billion from US tariffs, UN estimates

US tariffs may slash one-fifth of Vietnam’s exports, study shows
22 September 2025, 05:56 AM

US flags fiscal transparency gaps in Bangladesh

Bangladesh suffers from a lack of transparency in government revenue and expenditures, the US Department of State said in a report released on September 19.
20 September 2025, 18:28 PM

Stress tests can help determine how much capital central banks need

Central banks face new risks in post-crisis era
20 September 2025, 08:26 AM

Intel's Nvidia deal expected to be a mixed blessing for Asian chipmakers

New alliance could ease pressure on TSMC but bring long-term threat
20 September 2025, 07:02 AM

Govt gives nod to export of raw jute stuck at ports

The government has approved the export of raw jute shipments that were stuck at the ports. This will give relief to exporters who had already sent their goods to the ports and completed all export procedures.
18 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Renata ships anticoagulant Rivaroxaban to Australia

Product manufactured at facility approved by Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration
18 September 2025, 14:21 PM

Fed makes first rate cut of 2025 over employment risks

The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday lowered interest rates for the first time this year, flagging slower job gains and risks to employment as policymakers face heightened pressure under President Donald Trump.
18 September 2025, 06:35 AM

UN asks Bangladesh about LDC graduation progress

The United Nations Committee for Development Policy (UN CDP), which reviews the least developed country (LDC) category, has invited Bangladesh to report on the progress of its preparation for graduation from LDC.
17 September 2025, 18:00 PM

India says trade discussions with US ‘positive’

Trade discussions between Indian and US officials on Tuesday were “positive” and “forward-looking”, New Delhi said, after President Donald Trump struck a more conciliatory tone following punitive tariffs on India over its Russian oil purchases.
17 September 2025, 18:00 PM
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Finance changed, risks didn’t

The global financial landscape has changed, yet the rules remain largely unchanged
17 September 2025, 07:42 AM

US tech deals alongside Trump's UK visit

The UK and US governments also agreed co-operation over nuclear and space technology
17 September 2025, 06:12 AM

US eyes export growth in Bangladesh

The US wants to export aircraft, liquefied natural gas (LNG), and agricultural products to Bangladesh to expand trade between the two countries, said Paul Frost, the new commercial counsellor at the US embassy in Bangladesh.
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16 September 2025, 16:47 PM

UK, US to sign multibillion-dollar tech deal

The United Kingdom and the US are preparing to sign a landmark technology agreement in the coming days as part of President Donald Trump’s visit to the UK, the British Embassy in Washington said on Saturday.
14 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Fed’s fear meter may be pointing to stagnation, rather than stagflation

Federal Reserve officials, already expected to cut interest rates next week, may also be closer to settling a months-long debate over the risks of stagflation after recent data showed longstanding weakness in hiring and easing inflation concerns.
14 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Reserves rise, but at what cost

The data tells a story of short-term relief but long-term vulnerability
14 September 2025, 12:08 PM