Oil prices extend losses, stocks rise as US-Iran peace talks loom
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China retail sales fell in May for first time since 2022
16 June 2026, 12:37 PM
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Oil falls as markets weigh return of supply, US-Iran peace deal
16 June 2026, 12:35 PM
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Gold extends gains after US, Iran reach peace deal
15 June 2026, 13:39 PM
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Syed Mohammad Kamal, new president of AmCham
14 June 2026, 19:12 PM
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Lost Gulf oil exports far smaller than thought, traders and shippers say
14 June 2026, 14:15 PM
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Analysis / Gold's record rally falters as bulls run into Fed rate expectations, stronger dollar
14 June 2026, 12:46 PM
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Reform-oriented budget to strengthen economy: BGMEA
13 June 2026, 21:41 PM
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Brent falls to lowest since March on expected peace deal
13 June 2026, 12:35 PM
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Up to Tk 50 fee imposed on online tax payments
The fee will be Tk 20 for payments of up to Tk 25,000 and Tk 50 for up to Tk 50,000
13 November 2024, 12:17 PM
India's middle class tightens its belt, squeezed by food inflation
Slowing urban spending over the past three to four months has raised questions about the structural nature of India's long-term economic success
13 November 2024, 09:22 AM
Samsung Electronics shares hit 4-year lows on Trump risks, AI chips
The South Korean tech giant is the worst performing stock among global chipmakers like TSMC and Nvidia this year
13 November 2024, 05:42 AM
Boeing expects post-strike output recovery to take several weeks
In the first 10 months of the year, Boeing said it delivered 305 airplanes, down from 405 in the same period last year
13 November 2024, 05:27 AM
Deal with Japan can boost trade
The signing of an economic partnership agreement (EPA) between Bangladesh and Japan will increase bilateral trade and open a new door of opportunities for the South Asian country, Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin said yesterday.
12 November 2024, 20:40 PM
Reserves drop below $20b after ACU payment
After remaining above the $20 billion mark for just three days, Bangladesh's foreign currency reserves dropped to $18.46 billion after the country paid its regional import bills on October 9.
12 November 2024, 20:20 PM
Chic Wings (BD) Lingerie to invest $18 million in Bepza Economic Zone
The Sino-Singapore firm will set up a garment manufacturing factory
12 November 2024, 12:09 PM
Boeing reaches settlement to avert civil trial in MAX crash
It originally involved six plaintiffs but until now all but one had settled, according to a source familiar with the case.
12 November 2024, 06:59 AM
BB allows imports of 11 Ramadan commodities on credit
The benefit will remain valid until March 31 next year
11 November 2024, 14:43 PM
Inflation pushes people to compromise on priorities: commerce adviser
Sk Bashir Uddin says he will work hard together with everyone to control commodity prices
11 November 2024, 12:30 PM
Rupee slips to record low
However, the Indian currency avoids sharp losses on central bank's intervention
11 November 2024, 11:44 AM
Asian stocks slide as China stimulus disappoints; bitcoin extends record rally
Bitcoin climbed to an all-time high as Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election along with pro-crypto candidates being voted to Congress spurred expectations of a light-handed regulatory environment.
11 November 2024, 07:02 AM
China's 'Singles Day' shopping spree in spotlight as spending flags
"Singles Day" -- launched by tech giant Alibaba in 2009 -- has ballooned into an annual blockbuster period for retail, with days of discounts luring customers to the country's online shopping platforms.
11 November 2024, 05:27 AM
Directors of 10 firms to face fine for missing dividend payment deadline: BSEC
Nine companies are given December 15 deadline and one November 30
10 November 2024, 13:16 PM
Trump victory poses challenges for the Fed's independence
The Fed has a dual mandate from Congress to act independently to tackle both inflation and unemployment -- primarily by raising and lowering interest rates.
10 November 2024, 09:06 AM
Asia, the world's economic engine, prepares for Trump shock
Trump, who won a crushing presidential victory this week, vowed during his campaign to slap 60 percent tariffs on all Chinese goods entering the United States in an attempt to balance trade between the two nations.
10 November 2024, 05:04 AM
How China plans to cut hidden debt in massive shakeup
Hidden debts are defined as borrowing for which a government is liable, but not disclosed to its citizens or to other creditors.
10 November 2024, 04:27 AM
After Trump victory, EU leaders vow 'urgent' economic reform
Although Europe's public reaction to the Republican's return has been cautious, officials are on full alert over the implications for the European Union's economy if he delivers on his threats and slaps higher tariffs
9 November 2024, 06:56 AM
China consumer prices rise at slower rate in October
The consumer price index (CPI), a key measure of inflation, rose 0.3 percent year-on-year in October, down from 0.4 percent in September, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said.
9 November 2024, 06:52 AM
Garment export to US falls 6.29% in Jan-Sep
Bangladesh shipped $5.41 billion worth of apparels to the American market in the nine months
7 November 2024, 15:06 PM