The world's second-largest economy has gotten off to a bumpy start this year

While slapping another round of tariffs on China, Trump said his Chinese counterpart would want to talk to him. 

From revolutionising education to transforming underwater inspections, youth-led startups in Bangladesh are making waves with bold innovations and creative solutions..The potential and passion of these entrepreneurs were on full display at the Youth Entrepreneurship Expo 2025, organised as

The prime bourse of Bangladesh returned to the positive yesterday after a three-day losing streak, as optimistic investors cautiously channelled funds into select stocks to secure short-term gains amid concerns over US tariff hikes..The DSEX, the benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday urged global investors to do business in Bangladesh because the country is the best place for investment.

The Asian Development Bank has identified four major risks to Bangladesh’s economy, including the potential impact of additional US tariffs and political uncertainty, both of which could hinder growth and fuel inflationary pressures.

The Shariah Advisory Committee of the Bangladesh Bank decided on Wednesday to issue the 6th Bangladesh Government Investment Sukuk, worth Tk 2,000 crore, next month for a project titled “Rajshahi Division Important Upazila and Union Road Widening and Strengthening Project (RDIRWSP)”.

The Bangladesh Bank has plans to form two large Islamic banks by merging all 10 of the Shariah-compliant lenders in the country, according to its Governor Ahsan H Mansur.

To attract both local and foreign investment, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has urged Bangladesh to simplify its business licensing process, which currently requires investors to navigate over two dozen government offices to secure more than 150 regulatory approvals.

Foreign investors and global brands reaffirmed their commitment to Bangladesh yesterday, voicing confidence in the country’s economic prospects and policy environment at the Bangladesh Investment Summit in Dhaka.

India’s central bank cut interest rates in the world’s fifth-largest economy on Wednesday as US President Donald Trump’s tariffs kicked in and policymakers warned of “challenging global economic conditions”.

South Korea on Wednesday unveiled a $2 billion emergency support package for its crucial export-focused carmakers, warning US President Donald Trump’s 25 percent tariffs on the sector could be a “significant blow”.

China’s central bank will not allow sharp yuan declines and has asked major state-owned banks to reduce US dollar purchases, people with direct knowledge of the matter said on Wednesday.

Asean must “act boldly” to accelerate regional economic integration as sweeping US tariffs leave much of the world caught in the middle of a devastating trade war, the bloc’s chief said Wednesday.

Chipmakers will feel the heat of Donald Trump’s tariff rampage. The exemption of semiconductors from the US president’s announced levies may not last. What’s more, the blow to demand for phones and other consumer electronics will be painful for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Samsung Electronics and peers. Surging costs also will disrupt their bold plans to set up factories in the US

Euro zone economic growth could fall much more from the impact of US trade tariffs than initially estimated by the European Central Bank and the turmoil could also drag inflation down in the near term, four sources told Reuters.

China is trying to tariff-proof its economy by boosting consumption and investing in key industries, but analysts say it remains critically vulnerable to the economic storm triggered by Donald Trump’s 104 percent levies on its goods.

UK-based firms have expressed interest in investing up to $50 million to help Bangladesh recover assets allegedly stolen and laundered abroad during the Awami League regime, according to a statement from the Chief Adviser’s Office.

The interim government yesterday approved the export of 25,000 tonnes of aromatic rice by 133 companies.. Among the companies, Square Food and Beverage, Pran-RFL Group, Akij Essentials Ltd, and Mother Moon Enterprise received approval to export 500 tonnes each.. Meanwhile, Tanveer Fo

Regional head of Holcim Group meets chief adviser