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India resumes wheat exports after 4 years

Indian traders have begun exporting wheat for the first time ‌in four years, as ample stocks, higher global prices and firmer freight rates have opened a window for them to make small shipments to buyers in Asia and the Middle East, trade sources said.
5 May 2026, 00:00 AM

US restaurant sales drop as Iran war pushes gasoline prices higher

Several US restaurant chains including Wingstop and Domino’s reported weaker-than-expected sales growth in the latest quarter, saying that soaring gasoline prices caused by the US-Israeli war on Iran have ​forced their customers to cut back on other spending.
5 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Bangladesh seeks expanded ADB support as global crises raise energy costs by $3bn

Finance minister made the call at a session of the 59th annual meeting of ADB
4 May 2026, 20:05 PM

Remove Bangladesh, Pakistan non-tariff barriers: Karachi Chamber

A delegation of the Pakistani trade body is now visiting Bangladesh
4 May 2026, 18:48 PM

USTR high-ups to visit Bangladesh to discuss trade deal

Assistant US Trade Representative for South and Central Asia Brendan Lynch will lead the delegation
4 May 2026, 17:06 PM

Oil rises as US-Iran deal remains elusive

Brent crude futures were up 67 cents, or 0.6 percent, to $108.84 a barrel
4 May 2026, 14:05 PM

OPEC+ hikes oil production quotas but stays mum on UAE pull-out

The seven major producers will add 188,000 barrels per day to their total production quota for June
4 May 2026, 13:21 PM

ADB unveils $70bn plan for Asia power grids, digital highways

Bangladesh has opportunities to bridge South and Southeast Asia
3 May 2026, 20:29 PM

Sri Lanka raises fuel prices as inflation spikes

The island has also rationed fuel following supply disruptions
3 May 2026, 14:43 PM

Bangkok food vendor curbs push city staple from the streets

Convenient, full of flavour and popular among locals and tourists alike, Bangkok's street food is one of the city's signatures
3 May 2026, 12:43 PM

OPEC+ to make first post-UAE production decision

The UAE, one of the world's top producers, announced April 28 it was withdrawing from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the expanded OPEC+ group, after chafing at their production quotas. The withdrawal took effect on Friday.
3 May 2026, 10:50 AM

Why the oil price surge threatens a US recession

US President Donald Trump’s war with Iran was always unpopular at home.
3 May 2026, 00:00 AM

India raises cooking gas, jet fuel prices

India raised on Friday the prices of commercial liquified petroleum gas and jet fuel for international airlines, according to a state-run energy firm, as supply pressures from the Iran war mount.
3 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Reconditioned vehicle importers seek duty cuts for hybrid cars

The association demanded duty cuts for hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles
2 May 2026, 20:06 PM

US LNG exports to Asia surged in April as Middle East conflict curtailed supply

Nearly a quarter of all US LNG exports went to Asia during the month
2 May 2026, 13:27 PM

India raises cooking gas, jet fuel prices

The South Asian nation is heavily dependent on imported energy
2 May 2026, 10:26 AM

Crude futures fall on new Iran proposal for peace talks

Brent crude futures for July settled at $108.17
2 May 2026, 10:17 AM

Trump says will raise US tariffs on EU cars to 25%

He accuses German automakers like Mercedes-Benz and BMW of ripping off Americans
2 May 2026, 08:43 AM

Powell appeals for Fed independence

US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell made a fervent appeal Wednesday for central bank independence, as he prepares to cap an eight-year term at its helm marked by insults and legal action under the Trump administration.
1 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Rising energy costs threaten export competitiveness

Rising global energy prices, driven by geopolitical tensions, along with recent domestic fuel price adjustments, are pushing up production and transport costs and threatening Bangladesh’s export competitiveness, according to a General Economics Division (GED) report published yesterday.
1 May 2026, 00:00 AM