US factory production falls in August; outlook clouded by rising costs
19 September 2026
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Oil slides after China asks Iran to limit Houthi attacks on Saudi oil facilities
19 September 2026
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Business
US, China discuss cutting tariffs on US LNG ahead of Xi visit
19 September 2026
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Business
BARVIDA stages nationwide protest against ban on used EV imports
17 September 2026
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Business
Norway police investigate Telenor over suspected crimes against humanity in Myanmar
17 September 2026
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Business
Oil prices extend losses as fears of Middle East supply disruptions ease
17 September 2026
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Business
China's Huawei sets 2027 launch for new AI chips as it targets Nvidia
17 September 2026
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Technology
Bangladesh's garment prices in EU less than half of Vietnam's
16 September 2026
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Business
Oil slips on US stock build, Middle East disruptions limit losses
16 September 2026
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US Fed to deliver rate decision with markets betting on hike
16 September 2026
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US inflation surges to 3.3% as Iran war impact bites
Gasoline prices surged by 21.2 percent between February and March
11 April 2026
Middle East war may dent Bangladesh’s growth, RMG output and exports: Sanem
The war in the Middle East could weigh on Bangladesh’s economy, disrupting output in key sectors, particularly the readymade garment (RMG) industry, according to a study by the South Asian Network on Economic Modelling (Sanem)
9 April 2026
IMF approves $700 mn for Sri Lanka, warning of Mideast war shock
The Fund mission approved the latest tranche of its four-year $2.9 billion bailout provided officials restore cost recovery in energy pricing
9 April 2026
Middle East war: global economic fallout
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained extremely limited on Wednesday
9 April 2026
Middle East conflict to push 12 lakh Bangladeshis below poverty line: World Bank
The World Bank projects lower economic growth for Bangladesh in the current fiscal year, stating that 12 lakh poor people will remain below the poverty line mainly due to the impact of the US-Israel war on Iran.
8 April 2026
Crude prices plunge, stocks surge as US and Iran agree ceasefire
Middle East stocks also rallied, with Dubai jumping 8.5 percent
8 April 2026
European gas prices open down 20% on Mideast ceasefire
The Dutch TTF natural gas contract slumped to 42.5 euros
8 April 2026
Dollar falls against pound, euro after Iran truce
At around 8:10 am (0610 GMT), dollar was trading at 1.17 euros
8 April 2026
Middle East war means 'all roads' lead to higher prices, slower growth, IMF chief says
"We are in a world of elevated uncertainty," the IMF chief said
7 April 2026
Oil prices rally, stocks mixed after Trump's latest Iran threat
West Texas Intermediate topped $115 and Brent sitting around $111
7 April 2026
Korean firm to invest $24 million at Bepza Economic Zone
The company will produce a wide range of items, including steel, aluminium and iron frames, fibreglass poles, tents and sleeping bags
6 April 2026
Two more Indian-flagged LPG ships exit the Gulf, tracking data shows
A third vessel, Jag Vikram, is still in the west of the Strait of Hormuz, the data showed
6 April 2026
Dollar steady as traders weigh escalating Iran war, ceasefire hopes
The dollar index , which measures the US currency against six rivals, was slightly lower at 100.12
6 April 2026
Pharmaceutical logistics in demand as war rattles supply chains
Products passing through the giant site range from insulin capsules and lifestyle drugs to medicated sunblock and drums of sulphuric acid
5 April 2026
India makes first Iranian oil buy in seven years with no payment problems
India has secured its full requirements of crude oil for the coming months, its oil ministry said
5 April 2026
The Iran war is exposing Bangladesh’s economic vulnerabilities
The Iran war is reaching Bangladesh through the availability and price of fuel, fertiliser, freight, and foreign exchange
4 April 2026
US registers strong job growth in boost to Trump
The world's largest economy gained 178,000 jobs in March
4 April 2026
Middle East war: global economic fallout
Bangladesh cut office and shop hours and banned decorative lighting at weddings starting Friday
4 April 2026
Bangladesh’s exports fall for eighth consecutive month
Merchandise shipment decreased 18% year-on-year to $3.48 billion in March
2 April 2026
US Gulf Coast tanker market tightens as Asia seeks to replace lost supply
Wider discounts on US crude oil compared to global benchmark Brent crude have spurred demand for tankers in the US Gulf Coast
2 April 2026