Detailed analysis needed to gauge US tariff impact: Bangladesh’s pharma leader

He urged exporters and businesses to closely monitor updates from the US Treasury and relevant authorities
3 April 2025

Right policies can turn US tariff challenges into opportunities: footwear exporters

Khan believes non-leather footwear dependency is not as critical compared to other industries
3 April 2025

US tariffs to hit exports, foreign investment: economist

“Such tariff measures could significantly hurt exports, particularly the RMG sector," said Raihan
3 April 2025

Lower import tariffs on US products to stay competitive: exporters  

His remarks come as Bangladesh is set to face a 37 percent tariff on its exports to the US
3 April 2025

Ticfa could help counter US tariffs more effectively: economist  

"We need a comprehensive review," said Mahfuz Kabir, research director of BIISS
3 April 2025

Japan says US tariffs 'extremely regrettable', may break WTO rules

Japanese firms are the biggest investors into the United States but Tokyo has failed to secure an exemption, with Trump announcing a hefty 24-percent levy on Japanese imports
3 April 2025

Stocks tank, havens rally as Trump tariffs fan trade war

The panic came after the US president on his so-called Liberation Day unveiled a blitz of levies aimed at correcting trade deficits
3 April 2025

Eurozone inflation eases in March as tariff threat looms

Inflation reached 2.2 percent, calmed by an easing of energy tariffs,prices in the services sector
2 April 2025

'Tariff man': Trump's long history with trade wars

"To me, the most beautiful word in the dictionary is 'tariff,'" Trump repeatedly said on the campaign trail for the 2024 election.
2 April 2025

US tariffs causing anxiety but no 'dramatic' economic impact: IMF chief

The IMF has conducted research showing that uncertainty around trade can have a negative impact on the economy and hold back growth.
2 April 2025

Japan to regulate Google, Apple, itunes under new smartphone law

Google will be prohibited from displaying its own related services in search results in preference to similar services from other companies.
2 April 2025

US tariffs on Vietnam would be a blow to Nike and other sportswear brands

Vietnam, which runs a $123.5 billion trade surplus with the United States, is a prime target.
2 April 2025

Gold climbs on safe-haven demand ahead of US reciprocal tariffs

Bullion touched an all-time high of $3,148.88 on Tuesday.
2 April 2025

Asian markets edge up but uncertainty rules ahead of Trump tariffs

Equities have been battered leading up to the US president's announcement -- which he has dubbed "Liberation Day" -- with warnings that friend and foe are in the crosshairs after what he says is years of "ripping off" the United States.
2 April 2025

UK economy slightly stronger than expected in 2024

Gross domestic product expanded 1.1 percent in 2024, up from an initial estimate of 0.9 percent, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said in a statement.
29 March 2025

US auto industry stunned by tariffs meant to save it

While the implementation of the tariffs had been anticipated for weeks, their details surprised manufacturers and experts as the levies will not only apply to imports of finished vehicles but parts as well.
29 March 2025

Poor navigability hits Payra Port though Tk 6,500cr spent on dredging

Mother vessels can no longer berth directly at Payra
29 March 2025

King Dollar’s long reign is set to continue

For more than half a century, the dollar has defied the doom-mongers. And the most likely prospect is that it will continue to do so
29 March 2025

China rebuffs Trump offer of tariff concessions if Beijing agrees TikTok deal

Trump said this month the United States was in talks with four groups interested in acquiring TikTok, with the app facing an uncertain future in the country.
27 March 2025

Startups can now invest abroad up to $10,000

Earlier, the startups in Bangladesh were not allowed to invest abroad
27 March 2025