Trump says ‘probably 12’ tariff letters being sent out tomorrow

US President Donald Trump said Friday that he had signed 12 trade letters to be sent out next week ahead of an impending deadline for his tariffs to take effect.
5 July 2025

Trump says US will start talks with China on TikTok deal this week

US, China to discuss TikTok; Trump seeks Xi's approval
5 July 2025

Smuggled cosmetics threaten local industry

Local cosmetics makers have warned that the industry faces an uncertain future unless stricter controls are introduced to stop smuggling and misdeclared imports.
3 July 2025

US-Vietnam trade deal sows new China uncertainty

The deal announced Wednesday is the first full pact Trump has sealed with an Asian nation
3 July 2025

BB relaxes lending limit to foreign firms

Local banks can now lend up to 60% of project cost to foreign firms
2 July 2025

Trump threatens Japan with up to 35% tariff ahead of deadline

US-Japan trade deal uncertain; Trump threatens 30-35% tariffs on Japanese imports
2 July 2025

Deal or no deal: What happens with Trump's July tariff deadline?

The tariffs taking effect July 9 are part of a package Trump imposed in April
2 July 2025

Remittance up by $6.4b in FY25

Remittance in Bangladesh crossed $30 billion for the first time and rose by a record $6.4 billion in the fiscal year 2024-25.
1 July 2025

Eastern Refinery's second unit to be built with govt funding

BPC plans two more refineries in Matarbari and Payra
1 July 2025

Standard Chartered Bank faces $2.7 billion lawsuit over alleged role in 1MDB fraud

1MDB liquidators sue Standard Chartered in Singapore over $2.7B fraud allegations
1 July 2025

India to finalise interim trade deal with US as early as this week, FT reports

India is on track to finalise an interim trade agreement with the US
1 July 2025

Asian stocks rise on trade deal hopes, Tokyo hit by tariff warning

US trade deal optimism lifts Asia, but Trump's Japan tariff threat hurts Nikkei
1 July 2025

Against the odds, Bangladesh gains ground in US apparel market

The United States is Bangladesh’s single largest export destination.
30 June 2025

China opposes deals harming its interests

China urges fair trade, rejects US pressure; confirms talks framework
30 June 2025

Investors flock to Europe as bloc's stability contrasts with concerns over US

FDI soars in Europe as businesses shun unpredictable US tariff climate
30 June 2025

UK-US deal for lower car, aerospace duties takes effect

British exports eye US market as new tariff cuts take effect today
30 June 2025

Canada rescinds digital services tax in a bid to advance trade talks with US

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump will resume trade negotiations with a view towards agreeing on a deal by July 21, 2025
30 June 2025

Remittance flows over $30 billion in FY25

Remittance inflows crossed the $30 billion mark on Saturday, two days before the fiscal year is due to end, making it the highest receipts yet in Bangladesh’s history.
29 June 2025

Trump metal tariffs wreak havoc on US factory

US can maker struggles with Trump's 50% steel import tariffs
29 June 2025

US Treasury chief says key trade deals may come by September

US nears tariff deals with over dozen partners, aiming to conclude trade agenda by early September
28 June 2025