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Another 58,457 tonnes of US wheat arrive at Mongla port

The consignment has been brought under G2G agreement
11 March 2026

Bangladesh’s RMG exports to emerging markets fall 6% in Jul–Feb

The country shipped $4.24 billion worth of garments to emerging markets during the period
11 March 2026

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

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

Zara owner Inditex posts record profit in 2025

The Spanish group reported a profit of 6.22 billion euros
11 March 2026

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

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

Middle East war: Global economic fallout

Here are the latest economic events in the Middle East war on Wednesday
11 March 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bangladesh floats tenders to buy 3 LNG cargoes

April delivery has been sought for the cargoes
9 March 2026

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

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

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

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