Iran economy contracts 10% during US war
AFP, Tehran
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Oil shock raises risk of metals shock as EV sales accelerate
REUTERS, London
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Global diesel shortage likely to last into 2027: experts
REUTERS, New York
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Oil hits over 1-week low on hopes of boost to diplomacy in Iran war
Reuters, Singapore
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Iran economy contracts during US war: official statistics
AFP, Tehran
21 September 2026 Business
US factory production falls in August
Reuters, Washington
21 September 2026 Global Economy
What’s really behind the global grain rally?
REUTERS, Naperville
21 September 2026 Global Economy
India seeks stronger trade ties with Bangladesh
Star Business Report
21 September 2026 Economy
OpenAI forecasts cash burn near $280b by 2030
Reuters
21 September 2026 Global Economy

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

Oil prices jump, stocks skid on Middle East turmoil

Military strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran showed no sign of lessening, while Iran responded with missile barrages across the region, risking dragging its neighbours into the conflict.
2 March 2026

Asian airline shares fall as US-Iran conflict disrupts travel, raises oil prices

Global air travel remained in turmoil on Monday as war in Iran forced the closure of key Middle Eastern hubs including Dubai and Doha for a third day
2 March 2026

Gold nears one-month high

Gold rose to near a one-month high on Friday and was headed for a seventh straight month of gains, supported by geopolitical tensions after the United States and Iran extended nuclear talks, while softer US Treasury yields further boosted bullion.
2 March 2026

China-based firm to invest $30.47m in Bepza EZ

Green Pure Houseware (BD) Co Ltd, a China (Hong Kong)-based company, is set to invest $30.47 million to set up a manufacturing plant in the Bepza Economic Zone.
2 March 2026

Iran war: Oil market in biggest crisis in decades

Global energy markets face one of their gravest shocks in decades as joint US and Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran’s retaliatory missile attacks across the Gulf disrupt oil exports from the world’s most important producing region.
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

US producer inflation higher than expected

US producer prices rose more than analysts expected in January, government data showed Friday, boosted by services costs.
1 March 2026

India logs 7.8% growth in Oct-Dec 2025

India’s economy grew at a faster pace than expected in the last quarter of 2025 driven by solid consumer spending, data showed Friday, using a new framework that calculates economic output more accurately.
1 March 2026

How will US strikes on Iran affect oil markets?

The US strikes against Iran could severely disrupt the global supply of crude oil and send prices soaring to levels not seen in years.
1 March 2026

OpenAI raises $110b in record funding round

OpenAI announced Friday a massive $110 billion funding round valuing the ChatGPT maker at $730 billion, with SoftBank, Nvidia and Amazon each making multi-billion-dollar commitments as the artificial intelligence company races to meet surging global demand.
28 February 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