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BB buys another $50 million from four banks

The cut-off rate was Tk 122.75 per US dollar
16 April 2026, 19:11 PM

IMF chief warns of 'tough times' if oil prices stay high

"We must brace for tough times ahead" if the conflict persists, she told reporters
16 April 2026, 12:48 PM

Oil little changed on scepticism US-Iran peace talks will ease Hormuz disruption

Brent crude futures were up 9 cents to $95.02 a barrel at 0427 GMT
16 April 2026, 10:48 AM

US announces new sanctions against Iran oil sector

The United States alleges that the Shamkhani network, which operates in Iran and the United Arab Emirates, dodges sanctions through a group of seemingly legitimate consulting and shipping companies that run the network's fleet.
16 April 2026, 08:31 AM

Middle East conflict disrupting garment production: BGMEA president

The association sat with the commerce minister today
15 April 2026, 21:02 PM

UNI Global Union lauds amended labour law of Bangladesh

UNI Global is an international platform of trade unions.
15 April 2026, 20:15 PM

Safe-haven dollar at six-week lows on hopes of fresh Iran talks

The euro bought $1.1791, hovering near its highest since March 2
15 April 2026, 13:16 PM

Oil mixed as Middle East supply uncertainty outweighs hopes for US-Iran talks

Brent crude futures were up 40 cents, or 0.4 percent, to $95.19 a barrel at 0420 GMT
15 April 2026, 12:43 PM

'Blindsided': US farmers strained as fertilizer costs surge on war

Net farm income has declined while business costs remain high
15 April 2026, 12:09 PM

US set to launch tariff refund system on April 20

The agency has said it plans to roll out the refund system in ‌phases
15 April 2026, 10:47 AM

Oil jumps more than 7% to above $102 ahead of US blockade on Iran

Brent crude futures gained $7.03, or 7.4 percent, to $102.23 a barrel by 0810 GMT
13 April 2026, 10:47 AM

China's energy strategy pays off as Mideast war cramps supplies: analysts

Beijing's long-running prioritisation of energy security has left it well-prepared for such shocks
12 April 2026, 12:41 PM

Stocks up, oil down over week on guarded optimism for Iran

For the week, all three major US indices advanced by more than three percent
11 April 2026, 10:15 AM

US inflation surges to 3.3% as Iran war impact bites

Gasoline prices surged by 21.2 percent between February and March
11 April 2026, 10:10 AM

Middle East war may dent Bangladesh’s growth, RMG output and exports: Sanem

The war in the Middle East could weigh on Bangladesh’s economy, disrupting output in key sectors, particularly the readymade garment (RMG) industry, according to a study by the South Asian Network on Economic Modelling (Sanem)
9 April 2026, 20:47 PM

IMF approves $700 mn for Sri Lanka, warning of Mideast war shock

The Fund mission approved the latest tranche of its four-year $2.9 billion bailout provided officials restore cost recovery in energy pricing
9 April 2026, 13:56 PM

Middle East war: global economic fallout

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained extremely limited on Wednesday
9 April 2026, 11:44 AM

Middle East conflict to push 12 lakh Bangladeshis below poverty line: World Bank

The World Bank projects lower economic growth for Bangladesh in the current fiscal year, stating that 12 lakh poor people will remain below the poverty line mainly due to the impact of the US-Israel war on Iran.
8 April 2026, 19:00 PM

Crude prices plunge, stocks surge as US and Iran agree ceasefire

Middle East stocks also rallied, with Dubai jumping 8.5 percent
8 April 2026, 15:26 PM

European gas prices open down 20% on Mideast ceasefire

The Dutch TTF natural gas contract slumped to 42.5 euros
8 April 2026, 12:33 PM