Brent crude rises above $100 a barrel as Middle East conflict intensifies

Brent crude futures were up $2.01, or 2.05 percent, at $99.93 a barrel by 0802 GMT, after earlier touching $100.19
9 September 2026

Trump hits Canada with import bans, 50% tariffs

The import ban is scheduled to take effect on September 29
9 September 2026

Shipping traffic via Strait of Hormuz stays below 10-day average, data shows

Six commodity vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz yesterday, down from nine a day earlier and below the 10-day average of about 12, preliminary shipping data showed today.
9 September 2026

Bangladesh’s trade deficit widens 38% in July

The trade deficit was $1.50 billion in the same month of the last fiscal year.
8 September 2026

Why isn't oil above $100 despite supply disruptions?

Crude oil shipments from Middle East producers are at about 11 million barrels per day (bpd) now
8 September 2026

China's trade booms as focus turns to expected Trump-Xi summit

Imports swelled 28.2 percent, which was faster than July's 27.5 percent
8 September 2026

Panama Canal considering more cuts in transits due to El Nino

Panama has declared a nationwide emergency over El Nino, a phenomenon developing over the Pacific Ocean that is affecting worldwide weather patterns and pushing up global temperatures.
8 September 2026

Ensure transparency in infrastructure contracts to attract US investment: US envoy

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen made the remarks during a meeting with Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir
7 September 2026

AI data centers are less thirsty now, tech giants say

Nvidia said in a June report that it can eliminate water consumption almost entirely at some facilities when deploying DSX, its newest system for designing and managing AI data centers
7 September 2026

Oil extends gains after US and Iran strike ships

Brent crude futures climbed 79 cents, or 0.82 percent, to $97.07
7 September 2026

WiserGates starts $3m pre-seed round at $30m valuation

The company was founded by Muhammad Refayet Chowdhury, its chief executive officer, and Md Nazibur Rahman, its chief operating officer
6 September 2026

US nonfarm payrolls blow past expectations in August; unemployment rate steady at 4.1%

The unemployment rate was unchanged despite the labor force increasing by 683,000
6 September 2026

Bangladesh overtakes China again in apparel exports to US

Earlier, in January-February this year, Bangladesh overtook China for the first time in garment shipments to the USA
5 September 2026

Thailand moves to tighten data centre rules

Regulations would be revised to make them "airtight" and prioritise public safety
5 September 2026

Oil ends week higher on renewed US-Iran strikes, diesel hits record

Brent crude futures settled at $92.68 a barrel, up 76 cents, or 0.8 percent
5 September 2026

Job growth but record-high diesel prices -- Trump's midterms mixed bag

Employment in the United States grew by 162,000 jobs in August, and the unemployment rate remained steady at 4.1 percent
5 September 2026

Netherlands moves 86 metric tons gold from US, Canada to London

"In view of increasing geopolitical unrest, DNB is strengthening its crisis preparedness," the bank said
3 September 2026

Oil edges down as investors weigh uncertainty over U.S.-Iran strikes

Brent crude futures fell 59 cents, or 0.62%, to $95.04 a barrel
3 September 2026

G20 finance chiefs except China back action on distorted trade

A G20 chair's statement to conclude the meeting said the participants, except China's, agreed that countries should eliminate "non-market policies" that exacerbate imbalances
2 September 2026

Bangladesh's exports rise 5.43% in July-August

The country shipped merchandise worth $9.15 billion in the first two months of the current fiscal year
1 September 2026