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
Oil prices rise as Iran conflict widens
Brent crude was trading up $1.67, or 2.05%, at $83.07 per barrel
5 March 2026
US strike on Iran 'ahead of game plan' but global markets rattled, energy prices soar
Despite initial US hope for a swift and decisive ouster of Tehran's clerical leadership, Iran kept up retaliatory strikes against Israel and around the Gulf
4 March 2026
Oil prices rise 1% as Iran crisis disrupts Middle East supply
Brent rose $1.17, or 1.4%, to $82.57 a barrel by 0408 GMT
4 March 2026
Global oil, gas shipping costs surge as Iran vows to close Strait of Hormuz
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz between Iran and Oman has ground to a near halt after vessels in the area were hit
3 March 2026
Oil extends gains and stocks drop as Iran conflict spreads
Market moves have been comparatively mild amid hopes that the crisis will be short-lived
3 March 2026
Marine insurers cancel war risk cover, tanker costs to rise as Iran conflict intensifies
Companies including Gard, Skuld, NorthStandard, the London P&I Club and the American Club said their cancellations would take effect from March 5
3 March 2026
BATBC announces decade-low dividend of 30%
The multinational cigarette producer blamed it on a plunge in profit in 2025
2 March 2026
European gas prices surge over 20% on Iran conflict
Despite the surge, the price was below the level it reached in January
2 March 2026
Iran war shakes up global shipping routes
The grounding of ships around the Gulf and the paralysis of the Strait of Hormuz represent a significant upheaval for a wide range of sectors
2 March 2026
Dire straits for global oil trade
Much of the oil flows to Asia, and particularly China which was the main buyer of Iranian crude
2 March 2026
Iran-US conflict: Bangladesh in close contact with vessel at UAE port
Only one out of seven vessels owned by the Bangladesh Shipping Corporation is now in the Gulf region
1 March 2026
Oil jumps 10% on Iran conflict
Oil could spike to $100 a barrel, analysts say
1 March 2026
Over $3 billion remittance came in February
This is the highest amount in at least seven fiscal years
1 March 2026
Strait of Hormuz: key oil route in middle of US-Iran crisis
The Strait of Hormuz links the Gulf to the Indian Ocean and is situated between Iran and Oman's Musandam exclave
1 March 2026
OPEC+ mulls oil production increase in shadow of war
The conflict could certainly severely disrupt global oil supplies and send barrel prices soaring to a level not seen in years
1 March 2026
Iran war throws oil market into biggest crisis in decades
Barring a swift resolution, oil prices will likely see steep increases when trading opens on Monday morning
1 March 2026
Bangladesh’s RMG market share in EU rises to 21.57%
Bangladesh shipped apparels worth 19.41 billion euros in 2025 to the EU
28 February 2026
Govt to launch Probashi Card, reopen closed labour markets: minister
A 180-day action plan has been taken, says expatriates’ welfare minister
28 February 2026
Oil prices jump on Iran attack fears while US stocks fall
Crude prices jumped more than three percent at one point as optimism faded following Thursday talks between the two nations
28 February 2026
Trump administration seeks delay in tariff refunds battle
The administration argued Friday for a delay of up to four months, before litigation on refunds is brought up again before the US Court of International Trade
28 February 2026