US to finalize sharply lower vehicle fuel economy standards
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Business
US, China buy time with trade truce as pressure builds
27 September 2026
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Global Economy
EU warns of energy price crisis
27 September 2026
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Global Economy
Militant attack kills 11 at security check post in northern Pakistan: police
26 September 2026
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South Asia
Dhaka Chamber seeks Malaysian support to boost exports, investment
26 September 2026
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Business
Talk of US export ban on diesel deepens US crude futures' discount to global benchmark
26 September 2026
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Business
US, China buy time with trade truce as pressure builds
26 September 2026
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Business
H&M operating profit improves but sales still sluggish
25 September 2026
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Global Economy
Chinese-Bangladeshi JV, BPDB to build 10MW solar plant at Bhasanchar
25 September 2026
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Global Economy
H&M operating profit improves but sales still sluggish
24 September 2026
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Business
Trump to write tariff letters to 150 nations: Politico
"They are not big countries," says Trump, according to the American political digital newspaper
17 July 2025
BB honours Sri Lankan bankers for foiling 2016’s reserve heist
Officials from Pan Asia Banking Corporation helped thwart the $20 million cyber fraud attempt
17 July 2025
A cloudy business sky over Bangladesh
Let’s not wait—to witness the nightmare become real.
17 July 2025
Trump says India trade agreement is close, Europe deal possible
"We're very close to India, and we could possibly make a deal with (the) EU," Trump said
17 July 2025
US firms passing some cost hikes to consumers: Fed survey
US firms pass tariff costs to consumers; inflationary pressures mount
17 July 2025
Asian stocks struggle as traders eye Fed saga, trade war
Wall Street jitters as Trump denies sacking Fed chief; Asia mixed
17 July 2025
Japanese auto exports to US dive in June as tariffs bite
Tokyo fails to secure tariff deal as auto exports to US fall sharply
17 July 2025
Couche-Tard drops 7-Eleven takeover bid
The two companies signed a non-disclosure agreement in April in a bid to advance talks.
17 July 2025
UK keeps duty-free access for Bangladeshi goods
The UK government has updated its trade preference scheme—the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS)—that will enable Bangladesh to continue to benefit from zero tariffs on products like garments and electronics.
16 July 2025
Beneath China's resilient economy, a life of pay cuts and side hustles
China's growth masks hardship: pay cuts force workers to moonlight
16 July 2025
The US-China chip war in dates
Semiconductor showdown: Washington's AI chip restrictions vs industry pushback
16 July 2025
China’s economy grows 5.2% on trade war truce
China’s economy expanded more than five percent in the second quarter, official data showed Tuesday, buoyed by strong exports but analysts warned that more work was needed to address sluggish consumer demand.Beijing celebrates Q2 growth; persistent weak demand worries analysts
15 July 2025
BB buys $313m more from 22 banks
Bangladesh Bank purchased another $313 million from 22 commercial banks in an auction yesterday, reacting to the sharp drop in the US dollar rate.
15 July 2025
US inflation expected to rise in June with tariff-driven price hikes
Consumer prices expected up; tariff impact looms, halting Fed rate cuts
15 July 2025
US imposes 17% tariff on Mexican tomatoes after withdrawing from agreement
The US and Mexico first struck an agreement in 1996 to regulate Mexican tomato exports and address US complaints of unfair competition.
15 July 2025
Dhaka gears up for 3rd round of talks to avert US tariff shock
Bangladesh will launch the third round of negotiations with the United States Trade Representative (USTR) next week, aiming to secure a more “rational” tariff structure before the August 1 deadline, said Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin yesterday.
14 July 2025
Bitcoin climbs to record $123,000
Bitcoin surpassed $120,000 for the first time on Monday, marking a milestone for the world’s largest cryptocurrency as investors bet on long-sought policy wins for the industry this week.
14 July 2025
China exports beat forecasts in June
China’s exports rose more than expected in June, official data showed Monday, after Washington and Beijing agreed a tentative deal to lower swingeing tariffs on each other.
14 July 2025
US tariff on Bangladesh: An urgent wake-up call for our RMG industry
The 35% tariff imposed by the US is not a final decision, as discussions are still ongoing
14 July 2025
EU ready to hit US with 21-bln-euro tariff list, Italy foreign minister says
As US tariff threat looms, EU readies countermeasures but still seeks deal
14 July 2025