India’s goods trade deficit hits 6-month high as imports rise

India’s merchandise trade deficit widened more than expected to a six-month high of $31.98 billion in July, as the Middle East war drove up the country’s oil import bill and global freight rates.
16 August 2026

Bangladesh’s RMG exports to EU fall 16.43% in first half

However, in June alone, the volume rose 6.53 percent
15 August 2026

US raises pressure on EU to 'deliver' on non-tariff trade commitments

A European Commission spokesperson said the EU and US were continuing to work on tariff and non-tariff issues
15 August 2026

Oil climbs over $1 on tanker attacks, no progrees on peace

Brent futures settled at $88.52 a barrel, up $1.45, or 1.67 percent
15 August 2026

US consumer sentiment drops as Iran war fuels inflation fears

Preliminary data showed consumer sentiment came in at 51.0 points, down from 55.2 and well off from market expectations
15 August 2026

India’s inflation accelerates to 4.45%

India’s retail inflation accelerated in July, led by higher food prices, to a pace that is still unlikely to push the central bank to hike interest rates over the next few months.
14 August 2026

The US says more oil is leaving the Middle East, but is it really?

Just how much crude oil is leaving the Strait of Hormuz?
14 August 2026

20 Bangladeshi textile, apparel companies join global sourcing fair in Las Vegas

The three-day exhibition, SOURCING, was held from August 10 to 12
13 August 2026

Bangladesh proposes signing FTA with New Zealand

Commerce Secretary Md Ataur Rahman Khan is now leading a delegation on a tour to Australia and New Zealand to find out opportunities to increase bilateral trade
13 August 2026

Bangladesh seeks Australia’s support for joining RCEP

Commerce Secretary Md Ataur Rahman Khan made the call at a meeting in Australia’s Canberra today with Ravi Kewalram, first assistant secretary of the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Sarah Storey, first assistant secretary of the South and Central Asia Division
13 August 2026

Aromatic rice export quotas under review

Exporters are asked to submit actual shipment data in three workdays
13 August 2026

Bangladesh, ADB plan over $1 billion annual investments for IGND

During a visit to Bangladesh, the ADB vice president engaged in strategic consultations on ADB’s upcoming country partnership strategy and held policy dialogues aimed at accelerating key economic reforms, mobilising private capital, and strengthening climate resilience
13 August 2026

Dollar ticks up on Iran tensions

The US dollar ticked higher on Wednesday, underpinned by renewed Gulf tensions, with markets focused on upcoming US economic data for signals on the Fed’s policy trajectory.
13 August 2026

World youth unemployment rate rose last year: UN

Global youth unemployment rose last year, the United Nations said Tuesday, with some of the steepest increases seen in high-income countries as artificial intelligence begins to change the jobs market.
13 August 2026

US delegation in Dhaka to explore investment opportunities

A 45-member business delegation from the United States, representing 25 companies under the US-Bangladesh Business Council (USBBC), arrived in Dhaka on August 11 to explore investment opportunities.
13 August 2026

Trade deals crucial for Bangladesh as LDC graduation nears: HSBC official

Trade deals that secure preferential market access will become increasingly important for Bangladesh as it prepares to graduate from least developed country (LDC) status amid a tougher global trade environment, said a senior HSBC official
12 August 2026

HSBC restarts buybacks after rates and wealth boost H1 profit

HSBC Holdings reported a better-than-expected first-half profit and raised its net interest income target, driven by ‌revenue growth in lending and wealth management fee earnings on robust money flows.
12 August 2026

Taiwan's Foxconn reports 35% rise in Q2 profit on AI demand, beats forecasts

Net profit for the April to June period for Nvidia's biggest server maker and Apple's top iPhone assembler was $1.86 billion
12 August 2026

Mideast war impact on travel bookings fading, TUI says

TUI -- the world's largest travel group -- said bookings over the past four weeks had risen seven percent
12 August 2026

Oil prices rise, stocks mixed ahead of crucial US inflation data

Oil prices rose again Wednesday and stock markets were mixed
12 August 2026