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Yen records biggest weekly drop in over two months
26 July 2026, 00:00 AM
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Gold edges up
26 July 2026, 00:00 AM
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Trump tariff wall set to stay after Supreme Court blow: analysts
26 July 2026, 00:00 AM
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Oil falls as China pushes to end US-Iran war
26 July 2026, 00:00 AM
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South Korean chipmakers seal $950b US deals
26 July 2026, 00:00 AM
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25 July 2026, 12:27 PM
Business
OPEC+ hikes oil production quotas but stays mum on UAE pull-out
The seven major producers will add 188,000 barrels per day to their total production quota for June
4 May 2026, 13:21 PM
ADB unveils $70bn plan for Asia power grids, digital highways
Bangladesh has opportunities to bridge South and Southeast Asia
3 May 2026, 20:29 PM
Sri Lanka raises fuel prices as inflation spikes
The island has also rationed fuel following supply disruptions
3 May 2026, 14:43 PM
Bangkok food vendor curbs push city staple from the streets
Convenient, full of flavour and popular among locals and tourists alike, Bangkok's street food is one of the city's signatures
3 May 2026, 12:43 PM
OPEC+ to make first post-UAE production decision
The UAE, one of the world's top producers, announced April 28 it was withdrawing from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the expanded OPEC+ group, after chafing at their production quotas. The withdrawal took effect on Friday.
3 May 2026, 10:50 AM
India raises cooking gas, jet fuel prices
India raised on Friday the prices of commercial liquified petroleum gas and jet fuel for international airlines, according to a state-run energy firm, as supply pressures from the Iran war mount.
3 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Why the oil price surge threatens a US recession
US President Donald Trump’s war with Iran was always unpopular at home.
3 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Reconditioned vehicle importers seek duty cuts for hybrid cars
The association demanded duty cuts for hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles
2 May 2026, 20:06 PM
US LNG exports to Asia surged in April as Middle East conflict curtailed supply
Nearly a quarter of all US LNG exports went to Asia during the month
2 May 2026, 13:27 PM
India raises cooking gas, jet fuel prices
The South Asian nation is heavily dependent on imported energy
2 May 2026, 10:26 AM
Crude futures fall on new Iran proposal for peace talks
Brent crude futures for July settled at $108.17
2 May 2026, 10:17 AM
Trump says will raise US tariffs on EU cars to 25%
He accuses German automakers like Mercedes-Benz and BMW of ripping off Americans
2 May 2026, 08:43 AM
Powell appeals for Fed independence
US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell made a fervent appeal Wednesday for central bank independence, as he prepares to cap an eight-year term at its helm marked by insults and legal action under the Trump administration.
1 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Rising energy costs threaten export competitiveness
Rising global energy prices, driven by geopolitical tensions, along with recent domestic fuel price adjustments, are pushing up production and transport costs and threatening Bangladesh’s export competitiveness, according to a General Economics Division (GED) report published yesterday.
1 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh seeks LDC graduation deferment at UN hearing
Commerce minister attended the virtual hearing with UNCDP chair, held on April 29
30 April 2026, 18:24 PM
Oil at four-year high, stocks slip after Trump blockade warning
Brent for June delivery, which hit a peak of $122.53 Wednesday, was sitting around $120 in Asian trade, while West Texas Intermediate was around $108.
30 April 2026, 10:01 AM
Airbus profits slide as deliveries drop
Airbus said Tuesday its first-quarter profit fell as it delivered fewer planes to customers, falling behind rival Boeing for the first time in years.
30 April 2026, 00:00 AM
UAE exit from Opec to boost supply, lower oil prices
Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said on Wednesday that the decision by the United Arab Emirates to leave Opec will mean the oil-producing countries will boost production, bringing down global prices in the future.
30 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Oil prices rise further
Oil prices rose Wednesday as talks to end the Iran war appeared to be at a standstill and the crucial Strait of Hormuz no nearer being reopened.
30 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Weak policies, low trust hurt investment outlook: analysts
The MCCI organises dialogue on Bangladesh’s investment climate
29 April 2026, 20:47 PM