TSMC to invest another $100b in Arizona
AFP, Taipei
17 July 2026, 00:00 AM Global Business
IMF projects 3.5% growth for Bangladesh economy this year
Star Business Report
16 July 2026, 18:30 PM Business
US inflation cools in June before renewed Mideast fighting
AFP, Washington
15 July 2026, 14:33 PM Business
Govt working like private sector to cut red tape: finance minister
Star Business Report
14 July 2026, 21:44 PM Business
Dhaka Chamber pushes for quicker trade deals ahead of LDC exit
Star Business Report
14 July 2026, 18:52 PM Business
China says exports soar more than forecast in June
AFP, Beijing
14 July 2026, 13:43 PM Business

Oil prices little changed as US-Iran peace efforts hold

Brent futures were up 14 cents, or 0.19 percent, at $71.94 a barrel
4 July 2026, 12:30 PM

Vietnam's economic growth tops expectations in second quarter

The World Bank upgraded Vietnam to an upper-middle-income country this week, citing strong sustained growth
4 July 2026, 12:28 PM

Chinese and US risks mean EU chip sector faces a 'bleak future,' report says

Further vulnerability stems from the EU's dependence on the US for technology
2 July 2026, 16:57 PM

US refuses to extend North America trade pact in current form

The free trade pact will instead be subject to annual reviews, unless a country decides to withdraw entirely
2 July 2026, 13:41 PM

Oil falls for a third straight day after US, Iran talks conclude in Doha

Brent futures lost 77 cents or 1.1 percent to $70.80 a barrel
2 July 2026, 12:11 PM

Record $35.5 billion remittance came in FY26

Overall remittance inflows grew 17.30 percent year-on-year in FY26
1 July 2026, 17:46 PM

World Bank to phase out lending to China by 2031

World Bank lending to China peaked at $2.42 billion in 2017
1 July 2026, 12:23 PM

Oil set to end June down by about 20%, with investors focused on Doha

Brent August crude futures were down 1%, at $72.4 a barrel
30 June 2026, 13:27 PM

Sri Lanka reduces fuel prices after Middle East ceasefire

Sri Lanka had raised petrol and diesel prices by almost 50 percent after the US and Israel launched attacks on Iran on February 28
30 June 2026, 11:51 AM

US dollar rate rises amid June-end payment pressure

The exchange rate of the US dollar against the taka rose further today as banks faced increased payment pressure and settled letters of credit (LCs) ahead of the June-end closing.
29 June 2026, 21:42 PM

'One-time opportunity': South Korea bets big on AI boom

Seoul announced Monday massive investments, including for new semiconductor factories and AI data centres, led by South Korean chipmakers
29 June 2026, 12:50 PM

Oil climbs following renewed US, Iran strikes in Middle East

Brent crude futures climbed 45 cents, or 0.6 percent, to $72.44 a barrel
29 June 2026, 12:48 PM

Kazi Farms ships 10,440 hatching eggs to Nigeria

This is the first-ever hatching egg export consignment from Bangladesh
28 June 2026, 19:32 PM

Amazon Prime Day offers a glimpse into US consumer as shoppers navigate with pinched wallets

The multibillion-dollar spend marks a 9.3 percent year-over-year increase that retail experts attribute to high inflation coupled with shoppers' purchasing of more discretionary, long-lasting products
28 June 2026, 11:54 AM

iFarmer bags $250,000 OPEC Fund award for empowering farmers

First Bangladeshi startup to receive the honour
27 June 2026, 19:05 PM

Should we fear an AI bubble bust?

Recent swings in tech stocks are reviving fears of an AI bubble
27 June 2026, 12:17 PM

Trump threatens 100% tariff on EU countries over digital services tax

He added that "this TARIFF will supersede Trade Deals made with the Country, whether implemented, signed, or not."
27 June 2026, 12:10 PM

Oil extends decline on rising Middle East supply

Brent crude futures for August delivery fell $1.06, or 1.44 percent, to $72.68 a barrel
25 June 2026, 13:09 PM

Quickly implement textile clause of Bangladesh-US trade deal: BTMA

The country's primary textile millers have urged the Trump administration to quickly implement the textile clause of the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) signed between Bangladesh and the United States so that local garment exporters can benefit from exports to the American market
24 June 2026, 20:07 PM

Exporters seek wider use of UK trade scheme

EPB, British High Commission discuss boosting awareness of DCTS benefits
24 June 2026, 19:47 PM