Oil prices bounce higher after new US strikes on Iran
28 May 2026, 08:28 AM
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Asia thermal coal imports, prices rise amid war, China output drop
26 May 2026, 00:00 AM
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Dollar drifts lower
26 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Global Economy
India hikes fuel prices again
26 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Global Economy
Oil prices slip to two-week low
26 May 2026, 00:00 AM
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Bangladesh has ‘great potential’ to become regional hub: ADB president
25 May 2026, 19:54 PM
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Oil falls, Asian stocks climb on hopes of US-Iran Hormuz deal
25 May 2026, 12:28 PM
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Fed chair vows to be ‘reform-oriented’
24 May 2026, 00:00 AM
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The Asian workers keeping Greenland in business
24 May 2026, 00:00 AM
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Apparel exports to EU fall 19% in Jan-Feb
23 May 2026, 21:05 PM
Business
Oil crisis: Is world better placed than in 1973?
Unlike the first oil shock, OECD members can now rely on massive strategic reserves, equivalent to three months of imports
11 March 2026, 15:04 PM
Dollar wobbles as foggy outlook for Iran war keeps investors on edge
The dollar index, which measures the US unit against six other rivals, eased to 98.773, not far from the three-month top hit on Monday
11 March 2026, 13:32 PM
Zara owner Inditex posts record profit in 2025
The Spanish group reported a profit of 6.22 billion euros
11 March 2026, 13:18 PM
Oil falls on report of IEA proposing biggest oil release ever
Brent futures traded down 88 cents, or 1 percent, at $86.92 a barrel by 0451 GMT
11 March 2026, 12:43 PM
IEA proposes largest ever oil release from strategic reserves, WSJ says
The release would exceed the 182 million barrels of oil that IEA member nations put on the market in two releases in 2022 when Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine
11 March 2026, 10:32 AM
Middle East war: Global economic fallout
Here are the latest economic events in the Middle East war on Wednesday
11 March 2026, 09:31 AM
Trump has limited options to curb war-driven oil price surge
US President Donald Trump is under pressure to curb oil prices sent skyrocketing by the war with Iran, but has only limited tools to fix a problem that is shaking the world economy and is politically toxic at home.
11 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Elon Musk worth $839 billion in new Forbes list
Elon Musk's fortune swelled by roughly $500 billion over the past twelve months
10 March 2026, 21:34 PM
Govt forms committee to prepare crisis plan amid global war risks
The panel will work to safeguard Bangladesh’s economy from potential global disruptions
10 March 2026, 16:50 PM
Dollar eases with oil on hopes of swift end to Iran war
Brent crude futures traded at $92.46 a barrel in the Asia morning, down from highs near $120 on Monday
10 March 2026, 12:43 PM
Iran says oil blockade will continue until attacks end, Trump threatens heavier strikes
The heightened rhetoric did little to quell a sharp retreat in crude prices and a rally in global shares
10 March 2026, 12:10 PM
Oil falls over 6% as Trump predicts Middle East de-escalation
Trump said on Monday in a CBS News interview that he thinks the war against Iran "is very complete" and that Washington was "very far ahead" of his initial four- to five-week estimated timeframe.
10 March 2026, 10:21 AM
Telcos seek priority fuel supply amid concerns
Mobile operators have urged the government to ensure priority fuel supply and stable electricity for telecom infrastructure, warning that any possible shortages could disrupt nationwide connectivity.
10 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh floats tenders to buy 3 LNG cargoes
April delivery has been sought for the cargoes
9 March 2026, 20:44 PM
Taka begins losing value against dollar amid Middle East crisis
The interbank exchange rate stood at Tk 122.49 per US dollar, up from Tk 122.43 a day earlier
9 March 2026, 20:30 PM
Don’t buy edible oil in panic: commerce minister
Current oil stock is enough to meet demand, the minister says after meeting with importers, millers
9 March 2026, 19:57 PM
Oil prices surge to highest since 2022 at over $119 a barrel
Brent jumps as much as 29%, WTI surges up to 31%
9 March 2026, 17:59 PM
Oil surges over 25%, on track for record daily jump due to escalating Iran war
Brent crude futures were up $24.96 or 27% at $117.65 per barrel at 0451 GMT
9 March 2026, 11:33 AM
A history of oil price swings this century
AFP examines the volatile movements, including when crude surged to record highs close to $150 per barrel in 2008, before turning negative 12 years later during the Covid-19 pandemic.
9 March 2026, 09:11 AM
Kuwait declares force majeure, cuts crude oil output due to Middle East conflict
The war has blocked the world's most important oil artery the Strait of Hormuz which is responsible for 20% of global oil and LNG supply
8 March 2026, 11:39 AM