India’s surging refined product exports ease Asia fuel crisis
24 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Global Economy
Oil prices rise for a fifth day, hit $96.49
24 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Global Economy
BIDA converts over 15% of investment pipeline into active projects
23 July 2026, 20:22 PM
Business
Oil prices hover at six-week high as Middle East shipping risks escalate
23 July 2026, 12:18 PM
Business
Google-parent Alphabet beats expectations, cloud revenue nearly doubles
23 July 2026, 12:15 PM
Business
US tariffs on Brazil take effect as Trump readies fresh flurry
23 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Global Economy
Oil climbs over 4% to six-week high
23 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Global Economy
Oil extends gains on fresh Mideast supply risks
22 July 2026, 11:22 AM
Business
US readies new tariffs as Trump's 10% global levy to expire
22 July 2026, 08:36 AM
Global Economy
EU fines AliExpress 550m euros over illegal products
22 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Global Economy
IMF releases Sri Lanka loan despite restructure delays
The International Monetary Fund released $336 million as part of a bailout loan instalment for Sri Lanka despite delays in the crucial restructuring of its foreign debt, including to China, the Washington-based lender said Wednesday.
13 June 2024, 18:00 PM
Why are Chinese electric cars in EU crosshairs?
The European Union said this week it would slap additional tariffs of up to 38 percent on Chinese electric cars from next month after an anti-subsidy probe.
13 June 2024, 18:00 PM
EU to impose tariffs of up to 38% on Chinese EVs
The European Commission notified car makers on Wednesday that it would apply additional duties of up to 38.1 percent on imported Chinese electric vehicles from next month, a move likely to draw possible retaliation from China.
12 June 2024, 18:00 PM
Oil and gas industry hops on generative AI bandwagon
Away from the Microsoft and Googles of the world, a century-old industry -- oil and gas -- is hoping that generative artificial intelligence will make producing petroleum more efficient and easier on its workforce.
12 June 2024, 18:00 PM
Trade via Akhaura land port to remain suspended for 4 days from June 16
Export, import through Akhaura will resume on June 20
12 June 2024, 11:03 AM
Bangladesh economy to grow 5.7% in FY25: WB
The World Bank's prediction is much lower than govt projection of 6.75%
11 June 2024, 15:00 PM
Price cuts will lift US vibes only so much
Since 2019, the 25 percent of American workers with the lowest wages have been paid 5.4 percent more a year on average, compared with 3.8 percent raises for the country’s top 25 percent of earners
11 June 2024, 14:39 PM
China's discount wars risk cementing frugal consumer mindset
An aggressive market grab by low-cost Chinese retailers has delivered bumper earnings for some firms but has also intensified a bruising price war, exacerbating deflationary fears in the world's second-largest economy
11 June 2024, 14:35 PM
Travel restriction on bankers relaxed
However, MDs have to take prior approval of the banking watchdog
11 June 2024, 14:21 PM
ADB extends $250 million loan to strengthen social protection
The ‘Second Strengthening Social Resilience Program’ will help improve financial inclusion of disadvantaged people
10 June 2024, 14:42 PM
How US is daring the world to find a dollar alternative
The United States is merrily chipping away at the pillars that hold up the dollar as the world's reserve currency, with the latest blows coming from some powerful Americans questioning the rule of law following the conviction of Donald Trump
10 June 2024, 13:46 PM
European nations compete for Chinese EV factories, jobs even as EU weighs tariffs
European governments may be wary of budget Chinese electric vehicles flooding their markets but they're also fiercely competing for a share of the manufacturing investment and jobs the new competitors bring.
10 June 2024, 13:35 PM
New office hour for bankers after Eid
Office hour 10am to 6pm, transaction hour 10am to 4pm
9 June 2024, 15:13 PM
Nothing mentioned in budget to stop gold smuggling: Bajus
The baggage rule should be amended to stop gold smuggling, the association said in budget reaction
9 June 2024, 12:36 PM
Five reasons financial disasters are hard to avoid
If we understand the causes of financial crises and how to prevent them, why do they keep happening?
9 June 2024, 11:11 AM
BYD says to build second EU factory despite EV slowdown
Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is still committed to building a second factory in Europe and will roll out hybrid cars as the EV market slows down, a group executive told AFP
8 June 2024, 14:56 PM
Banks say growing reliance on Big Tech for AI carries new risks
The boom in artificial intelligence will increase banks' dependence on big US tech firms, creating new risks for the industry, European banking executives said
8 June 2024, 14:53 PM
ECB still has 'long way to go' to tame inflation: Lagarde
The European Central Bank (ECB) still has "a long way to go" to tame inflation, its president Christine Lagarde said Friday, a day after the body announced its first interest rate cut since 2019.
8 June 2024, 12:49 PM
Bangladesh got elected as member of governing body of ILO for 2024-2027
The election took place at the 112th session of the International Labour Conference held in Geneva
7 June 2024, 15:03 PM
RMG export to USA falls 14% in Jan-Apr
Shipment to the American market has been falling for high inflationary pressure
7 June 2024, 14:22 PM