H&M founding family builds stake as turnaround struggles to gain traction
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Oil falls $1 on better supply outlook, hopes for US-Iran talks
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Gold prices fall
23 September 2026
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NCT deal with DP World / Pro-BNP workers’ body urges PM for dialogue before any decision
22 September 2026
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BB governor urges India to boost imports from Bangladesh
22 September 2026
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Oil prices climb ahead of potential US-Iran talks
22 September 2026
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Paramount wins Warner Bros takeover after settling states, union lawsuits
22 September 2026
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How a Bangladeshi garment-maker is fighting the Middle East energy crunch
22 September 2026
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Iran economy contracts 10% during US war
22 September 2026
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Global Economy
Oil shock raises risk of metals shock as EV sales accelerate
22 September 2026
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US and EU avert trade war with 15% tariff deal
Donald Trump and Ursula von der Leyen announced the deal at Trump's luxury golf course in western Scotland
28 July 2025
Young entrepreneurs bootstrapping the leather sector
From setting up micro-factories in Hazaribagh to attending international expositions, a new generation of leather entrepreneurs is trying to bring fresh momentum to one of Bangladesh’s most promising sectors for exports.
27 July 2025
The debt supercycle has reached its final leg
British politicians know that their workplace, the Palace of Westminster, is in a shambolic state. The 19th-century complex of buildings suffers from an infestation of vermin, falling masonry, leaking water from lead piping, and worn-out electric wiring.
27 July 2025
Tariff deadline of Aug 1 'firm', no extensions: US commerce secy
'No extensions, no more grace periods. August 1, the tariffs are set,' says Howard Lutnick
27 July 2025
Chinese businesses keen to invest in Bangladesh: Ashik Chowdhury
Bangladesh delegation met over 100 potential investors during its visit to 2 Chinese cities last week
27 July 2025
US Fed poised to hold off on rate cuts, defying Trump pressure
Fed expected to hold rates despite Trump's pressure campaign
27 July 2025
Gold price drops
Gold prices slipped on Friday, weighed down by a stronger US dollar and signs of progress in US-EU trade negotiations that dented safe-haven demand.
26 July 2025
Pakistan says it’s close to US trade deal
Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Friday the United States and Pakistan were “very close” to a trade deal that could come within days, but comments from the US after Dar met with Secretary of State Marco Rubio mentioned no timeline.
26 July 2025
Trade misinvoicing is a collective failure
The failure to check trade misinvoicing is a collective failure of the authorities, National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan said yesterday, describing the situation as “alarming”.
26 July 2025
Form a task force for fairer trade talks with US: ICCB
The chamber held its 30th annual council in Dhaka
26 July 2025
Euro zone companies warn of slowing economy, China competition, ECB poll shows
The ECB contacted the companies between June 23 and July 2
26 July 2025
Trump says '50/50 chance' of US-EU trade deal
The EU have been allowing the European Commission to focus on a deal
26 July 2025
Tariff talks with US ‘not finished’
Negotiations over the Philippines’ new 19 percent US tariff rate are “not finished”, a key government economic adviser said Thursday, tamping down fears over the deal’s potential impact on the agriculture sector.
24 July 2025
Alphabet earnings shine with the help of AI
Google-parent Alphabet on Wednesday reported quarterly profits that topped expectations, saying artificial intelligence has boosted every part of its business.
24 July 2025
Trump auto tariff U-turn gives everyone whiplash
President Donald Trump’s auto tariff U-turn is making everyone carsick.
24 July 2025
Eurozone business activity rises for 7th month
Business activity in the eurozone increased for a seventh consecutive month in July, with the pace of expansion hitting an 11-month high, a closely watched survey showed on Thursday.
24 July 2025
Even 5% US tariff is too much for apparel: CPD
The impact will be especially severe for small and medium-sized enterprises
24 July 2025
US, Bangladesh to hold next tariff talks on July 29
If held in person, the team led by commerce adviser will leave for the USA on July 27
24 July 2025
20 items generated 37% of Ctg customs FY25 revenue
Receipt also jumped 13% to Tk 77,685 crore when diesel became the top revenue generator
24 July 2025
US, EU trade talks bolstered by Trump's agreement with Japan
European negotiators were hoping to reach an agreement to dodge the 30% tariff rate
24 July 2025