‘War led to biggest energy crisis in history’

The conflict between Iran and the United States and Israel is creating the worst energy crisis ever faced by the ‌world, the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Tuesday.
22 April 2026

Experts stress strong shariah governance in Islamic banks

Speakers at a high-level workshop yesterday emphasised the critical role of robust shariah governance in ensuring transparency, accountability, and public trust within the Islamic banking sector.
22 April 2026

Bangladesh Finance, 7 Ton Express partner to boost delivery efficiency

Bangladesh Finance PLC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with 7 Ton Express Limited, a Bangladesh-based logistics and courier company, appointing it as its official delivery partner.
22 April 2026

Bangladesh-Japan EPA sets benchmark for future trade deals: ICCB

The Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between Bangladesh and Japan is set to serve as a precedent for future agreements with major economies such as the European Union, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), and the United Kingdom, as Bangladesh seeks to expand its global trade network.
22 April 2026

Renewables key to RMG survival

Picture a garment factory in Ashulia on a Tuesday morning. Machines hum, deadlines loom, and a buyer waits on a shipment.
22 April 2026

Two-thirds of agent banking outlets not engaged in lending: study

Despite growth, agent banking is more effective at mobilising deposits than providing credit
22 April 2026

Top USTR official due soon

Brendan Lynch, assistant US trade representative for South and Central Asia, will visit Bangladesh soon, US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T Christensen said yesterday.
22 April 2026

CSE urged deeper collaboration with India for commodity derivatives market

Assistant high commissioner of India visited the port city bourse
21 April 2026

Commerce minister seeks Australian investment in solar energy

Australian high commissioner discusses bilateral trade with the minister
21 April 2026

BB removes International Leasing MD over irregularities

The central bank sent a letter in this regard to the chairman of the board of directors of the leasing company on Monday
21 April 2026

War in Iran is causing biggest energy crisis in history, IEA says

The conflict between Iran and the United States and Israel is creating the ​worst energy crisis ever faced by the ‌world, the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Tuesda
21 April 2026

Top US trade representative to visit Bangladesh soon

US Ambassador Brent T Christensen shared the information with commerce minister
21 April 2026

Fishing ban in Kaptai Lake from April 24

Fishing, transportation, and marketing of fish in the lake will be suspended from midnight on April 24 and remain in effect until further notice
21 April 2026

Restaurant kitchens struggle to absorb double LPG shock

The price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has risen twice in less than three weeks, piling pressure on restaurants already dealing with red-hot prices of rice, chicken and beef.
21 April 2026

ICDs raise charges, a day after fuel price hike

The recent fuel price hike is rippling through Bangladesh’s trade logistics chain, pushing up costs for importers, exporters and freight operators at the same time.
21 April 2026

Chokehold on the poor tightens

For millions, the cost of living has been rising for three years. A record fuel price hike made everything worse overnight...
21 April 2026

Dollar pushes to one-week high

The US dollar rose ​to its highest level in a week against major currencies on Monday before paring gains as renewed US-Iran tensions and ‌fading hopes for a Middle East peace deal sent investors toward safe havens.
21 April 2026

Sheba’s fuel queue service draws mixed reactions

On-demand service platform Sheba.xyz has launched a “Fuel Refuelling Driver Service” that allows customers to hire a driver to queue at a filling station on their behalf and refuel the vehicle. The move has drawn mixed reactions online as fuel shortages continue to grip Dhaka and other cities.
21 April 2026

Gold prices fall

Gold prices fell on Monday as the dollar firmed, while ‌news that the Strait of Hormuz is closed again pushed oil prices higher, reviving inflation fears.
21 April 2026

Time to consider deep-sea LPG terminal for energy security

Bangladesh’s LPG market has expanded rapidly in response to real energy needs, and yet the infrastructure supporting this growth has not kept pace.
21 April 2026