H&M operating profit improves but sales still sluggish
24 September 2026
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Business
Oil prices fall as Iran says it is open to diplomacy to end the war
24 September 2026
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Business
US says China trade truce extended as Trump welcomes Xi
24 September 2026
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Business
H&M founding family builds stake as turnaround struggles to gain traction
23 September 2026
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Global Business
Oil falls $1 on better supply outlook, hopes for US-Iran talks
23 September 2026
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Business
NCT deal with DP World / Pro-BNP workers’ body urges PM for dialogue before any decision
22 September 2026
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Business
BB governor urges India to boost imports from Bangladesh
22 September 2026
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Business
Oil prices climb ahead of potential US-Iran talks
22 September 2026
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Business
Paramount wins Warner Bros takeover after settling states, union lawsuits
22 September 2026
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Business
How a Bangladeshi garment-maker is fighting the Middle East energy crunch
22 September 2026
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Business
Don’t withdraw money from banks unless necessary: BB spokesperson
Deposited money is safe in banks, Husnay Ara Shikha says
6 November 2024
Hey stupid, it wasn't just the economy. It was inflation
American voters who cared more about the economy than other issues - their choice for the next president appeared resoundingly clear: Republican Donald Trump.
6 November 2024
Commodities under pressure on likely Trump win in US presidential race
Trump has won the 270 electoral votes needed to claim victory over challenger Kamala Harris, according to Fox News
6 November 2024
'Trump trade' surges as he claims victory
U.S. stock futures hit record highs, the dollar surged and Treasury yields jumped, while bitcoin broke $75,000 for the first time - all moves flagged by investors as likely should Trump win over Democrat Kamala Harris.
6 November 2024
India eyes record rice production in 2024-25 monsoon
Indian agriculture ministry estimates producing 119.93 million tonnes of rice
5 November 2024
Most Asian markets rise ahead of toss-up US election
A win for Republican Donald Trump is expected to boost the dollar, restoke inflation and send Treasury yields higher owing to his pledges to slash taxes and impose tariffs on imports
5 November 2024
Boeing union says approves contract, ending over 7-week strike
The contract includes a 38 percent wage hike, a $12,000 signing bonus and provisions to lift employer contributions to a 401K retirement plan and contain health care costs
5 November 2024
China's premier 'fully confident' of hitting growth targets
Beijing has set a growth target of around five percent for 2024, but in the third quarter the country saw its slowest expansion in a year and a half as its post-pandemic recovery remained stubbornly uneven.
5 November 2024
AO Smith acquires Pureit for $120 million
AO Smith Corporation is a Wisconsin-headquartered global water technology company
4 November 2024
Newly formed BWTCC starts allocating serials of lighter vessels
The cell also cuts freight rates by up to 5%
4 November 2024
US Fed to debate rate cut in shadow of presidential election
The Fed's two-day rate meeting begins on Wednesday, and is expected to result in a quarter percentage-point rate cut the following day.
4 November 2024
China to hash out stimulus plan with US elections in its sights
Beijing has in recent months heeded calls to step up support for the economy after years of inaction, announcing a raft of measures including rate cuts and the easing of some home buying restrictions
4 November 2024
Denim Expo begins in Dhaka tomorrow
Bangladesh Apparel Exchange will organise the two-day expo
3 November 2024
China's BYD boosts production and hiring amid Q3 growth
BYD posted an 11.5 percent rise in third-quarter net profit as it maintained strong sales momentum.
3 November 2024
Recent data has kept Fed rate view, soft landing, intact
Employment data for October was among the weakest of recent reports, with prior months revised lower and only 12,000 jobs added
3 November 2024
BASIS appoints M Rashidul Hasan as new president
The association also outlines roadmap for reforms, elections
2 November 2024
Apple narrowly beats estimates with boost from iPhone sales
The tech giant saw quarterly revenue of $94.9 billion in the three months ending September 28
2 November 2024
US hiring slowest since Biden took office, on strikes, hurricanes
The world's biggest economy added just 12,000 jobs last month, far below expectations and down from a revised 223,000 in September
2 November 2024
Outstanding bills: Adani halves power supply to Bangladesh
India’s Adani Power Jharkhand Limited has halved its power supply to Bangladesh, saying it has yet to receive outstanding bills.
1 November 2024
Economy is making a turnaround: finance adviser
Business leaders appreciate the steps taken for the domestic industry
31 October 2024