Yen records biggest weekly drop in over two months
Reuters
3 hour(s) ago Global Economy
Gold edges up
Reuters
3 hour(s) ago Global Economy
Oil falls as China pushes to end US-Iran war
Reuters, Houston
3 hour(s) ago Global Economy
South Korean chipmakers seal $950b US deals
AFP, Seoul
3 hour(s) ago Global Economy
Oil falls on report China pushing for end US-Iran war
Reuters
25 July 2026, 12:24 PM Business
Trump tariff wall set to stay after Supreme Court blow: analysts
AFP, Washington
25 July 2026, 12:20 PM Business
India’s surging refined product exports ease Asia fuel crisis
REUTERS, Launceston
24 July 2026, 00:00 AM Global Economy
Oil prices rise for a fifth day, hit $96.49
REUTERS
24 July 2026, 00:00 AM Global Economy

'Precarious' year ahead for world economy, Davos survey predicts

According to top economists, geopolitical strife, artificial intelligence and tight financing to subdue global economic growth
15 January 2024, 05:24 AM

China 2023 economic growth tipped to be weakest in decades

Sluggish consumption paired with global uncertainties are among reasons Chinese economy grew at the weakest rate in decades
15 January 2024, 05:17 AM

State telecom firms should become profitable by June: Palak

Otherwise, officials of the entities will no longer be there, the state minister says
14 January 2024, 15:06 PM

Govt hikes interest rates for dollar bonds

The interest rates were raised by 2 percentage points
14 January 2024, 14:26 PM

Foreign-funded projects planning minister’s top priority

Abdus Salam says after joining office as planning minister
14 January 2024, 11:51 AM

When can we stop worrying about rising prices?

There are two key measures to understand how prices change over time: overall, or “headline,” inflation and “core” inflation.
14 January 2024, 10:04 AM

India has no plans to import wheat for now, trade minister says

India sees no need for wheat imports as farmers are on course for a harvest bumper
14 January 2024, 09:11 AM

Explosive import through Payra port gets nod

The government amends the Explosive Regulations 2004
13 January 2024, 14:03 PM

Textile, RMG machinery expo begins in Dhaka Feb 1

Over 1,000 machinery makers of 32 countries are expected to join the 18th Dhaka International Textile and Garments Machinery Exhibition
13 January 2024, 13:09 PM

India's retail inflation rises to four-month high in December on higher food prices

Increasing food price has raised India's annual inflation, raising central bank expectations of no rate cuts
13 January 2024, 07:47 AM

Container rates soar on concerns of prolonged Red Sea disruption, inflation

Container prices are soaring on the back of US and UK air strikes on Yemen
13 January 2024, 05:38 AM

WEF identifies 6 challenges Bangladesh would face in two years

They are: energy shortage, inflation, economic downturn, inequality, public debt and unemployment
11 January 2024, 13:21 PM

External challenges linger for Bangladesh after Awami League re-election: Fitch

Bangladesh's external challenges remain pressing, the American credit rating agency said.
11 January 2024, 12:31 PM

World added 50% more renewable energy but more needed: IEA

According to IEA, renewable energy capacity worldwide increased by 50% year-on-year, but challenges remain
11 January 2024, 11:33 AM

Central banks should be fighting the climate crisis – here’s why

Central banks are public institutions, charged with maintaining economic stability through controlling the supply of money in an economy.
11 January 2024, 11:30 AM

Investors are moving on from the recession that 'never was'

Even though inflation has been a constant stay, world economic resilience has made things interesting for investors
11 January 2024, 08:25 AM

17 local firms join world's biggest textile fair Heimtextil

The four-day exhibition began on Jan 9 in Germany
10 January 2024, 13:41 PM

The US invented shopping malls, but China is writing their next chapter

Malls became a motif of modernity during the country's economic expansion. They offered consumers year-round protection from heat, humidity, cold and frost, as well as from busy streets and polluting traffic. Malls were safe environments where the steadily increasing numbers of more affluent Chinese families could shop and eat, stroll and meet.
10 January 2024, 13:20 PM

Bangladesh’s economic growth to slow to 5.6% in FY24: World Bank

The World Bank has forecasted a slow economic growth for Bangladesh because of factors like inflation
10 January 2024, 09:01 AM

Red Sea attacks: retailers rush to avoid delays to spring collections

Retailers worldwide are racing against the clock to stock up on goods to avoid inventory shortage
10 January 2024, 06:47 AM