US factory production falls in August; outlook clouded by rising costs
19 September 2026
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Business
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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Business
US Fed to deliver rate decision with markets betting on hike
16 September 2026
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Business
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
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
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
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
Oil prices surge 20% on supply fears as US-Israeli war with Iran expands
Oil bounds above $100 a barrel
9 March 2026
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
India says to push ahead with Russian oil imports
Washington temporarily eased economic sanctions against Russia on Thursday to allow Russian oil stranded at sea to be sold to India
7 March 2026
US customs agency expects tariff refund system to be ready in 45 days
The declaration came just before government lawyers met with a federal trade judge to try to hammer out a broad settlement process
7 March 2026
Oil prices surge as Mideast war rages, stocks fall on US jobs
Brent North Sea crude, surged to $92.69 per barrel, up 8.5 percent for the day
7 March 2026
Iran's Guards challenges Trump to have US Navy escort oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. Navy could begin escorting oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz if necessary, Trump said on Tuesday
7 March 2026
Rising US fuel prices risk sparking domestic wildfire for Trump
The price hike comes at a politically sensitive time for President Donald Trump as midterm elections approach, hitting voters hard.
7 March 2026
China tells oil refiners to suspend exports: Bloomberg report
The Middle East was the source of 57 percent of China's direct seaborne crude imports in 2025
5 March 2026
Gold edges higher on safe-haven demand as Middle East conflict intensifies
Spot gold was up 0.4 percent at $5,153.11 per ounce, as of 0638 GMT
5 March 2026
US judge orders halt in assessing Trump's global tariffs
The ruling comes after the Supreme Court blocked a swath of Trump's duties last month -- dealing a major blow to his trade agenda
5 March 2026
Global economic resilience 'tested yet again' by Mideast war: IMF chief
The conflict in the resource-rich region has sent global oil prices soaring, and markets have been thrown into turmoil
5 March 2026