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

Over one-third of local CEOs expect AI to cut junior jobs: PwC

More than one-third of Bangladeshi chief executive officers expect artificial intelligence (AI) to reduce junior-level jobs over the next three years, according to a recent PwC report
6 June 2026, 20:11 PM

RMG exports to non-traditional markets decline 5.95% in Jul-May

Bangladesh considers all markets non-traditional except the USA, the European Union (EU), Canada and the UK.
6 June 2026, 19:04 PM

Strong US job growth beats expectations in May, firming recent gains

US job growth has see-sawed between expansion and contraction from month to month over the last year
6 June 2026, 12:44 PM

Oil prices fall on mounting hopes for de-escalation in US-Iran War

US West Texas Intermediate crude finished at $90.54 a barrel
6 June 2026, 12:41 PM

Local semiconductor makers to launch multi-city roadshow in US tomorrow

The event will cover major semiconductor and innovation hubs in the US from June 5 to 13.
4 June 2026, 18:07 PM

Bangladesh to purchase 5 LNG cargoes from Switzerland, UK, Singapore

The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase has recommended separate proposals to import five liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes to meet the country's fuel requirements
3 June 2026, 18:48 PM

Bangladesh requests new financial arrangement from IMF

IMF mission chief for Bangladesh says in a statement
3 June 2026, 18:07 PM

Oil prices rise on Iran peace worries, stocks build on tech rally

Crude investors appear unmoved as they await solid progress
3 June 2026, 11:53 AM

Ctg Customs to auction goods from 102 abandoned containers

The auction covers 44 lots comprising goods from 102 containers, including chemicals, machinery and spare parts, paper, freezers, generators, limestone, fabrics, transformers, quartz powder and household items
2 June 2026, 20:59 PM

UN committee recommends Bangladesh’s LDC exit deferment

The United Nations Committee for Development Policy (CDP) has expressed a positive position regarding Bangladesh’s request to extend its preparatory period for graduation from the least developed country (LDC) category until November 24 in 2029, according to a statement from the Economic Relations Division (ERD) issued today
2 June 2026, 17:44 PM

India, US close to signing first phase of trade deal: minister

"About 99 percent of the issues have been settled," Indian commerce minister Piyush Goyal told reporters in Delhi late Monday
2 June 2026, 14:05 PM

Trump admin proposes 25% tariff to punish Brazil over trade practices

The tariffs would partially replace a 50% tariff on many Brazilian goods imposed by US President Donald Trump last year
2 June 2026, 09:46 AM

Remittance crosses $3 billion mark for sixth consecutive month

Bangladesh received $3.42 billion in remittances in May this year as migrant workers and Bangladeshis living abroad sent more money home to help their families celebrate Eid-ul-Azha.
1 June 2026, 18:15 PM

Oil rises as US, Iran trade strikes, Israel moves further into Lebanon

Oil prices rose more than 3 percent on Monday after Iran and the US traded strikes and Israel ordered troops to move further into Lebanon in its battle with Tehran-backed Hezbollah
1 June 2026, 16:23 PM

India's forex reserves fall to one-year low

India's foreign exchange reserves fell to $681.4 ​billion in the week ended May 22, from $688.89 billion ‌a week earlier
31 May 2026, 18:55 PM

India scraps cotton import duty for five months to aid textile exporters

The current 11 percent import duty will be suspended until October 30
31 May 2026, 18:48 PM

India cuts export duties on petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel

The ⁠rates are being revised on a fortnightly basis
31 May 2026, 11:04 AM

Exclusive: From lottery draws to fiscal spending, China broadens digital yuan footprint

China's bet on the digital yuan is in stark contrast with the U.S.
31 May 2026, 10:59 AM

Bangladesh has ‘great potential’ to become regional hub: ADB president

On a two-day visit to Dhaka from May 24, the ADB chief met with the prime minister and finance minister
25 May 2026, 19:54 PM

Oil falls, Asian stocks climb on hopes of US-Iran Hormuz deal

The price of North Sea Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate slipped close to five percent to $99.41 and $92.49 a barrel
25 May 2026, 12:28 PM