Cotton import duty exemption to boost India's struggling garment sector

Tariff revenue from Trump's trade war offsets US fiscal deficit, says S&P

The move is the latest in SoftBank's succession of investments in the US

The DSEX declined 10.07 points, reaching 5,409.83 by 11:14 am

White House trade adviser Peter Navarro said India's purchases of Russian crude were funding Moscow's war in Ukraine and had to stop, adding that New Delhi was "now cozying up to both Russia and China."

HSBC Bangladesh will recognise exporters for their role in driving economic growth and strengthening the country's presence in global trade.

Of its 55-year journey, the national flag carrier posted profit in 26 years

Thai experts have called for a long-term strategy to offset the negative effects of US tariffs, saying Thailand should strengthen its competitiveness by investing more in innovation and technology while expanding its trade partners, including focusing more on China.

The dollar gained against the euro and sterling on Monday ahead of a meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian and European counterparts, while focus also turned to the Federal Reserve’s Jackson Hole symposium for policy cues.

The ready-made garment (RMG) industry is the heartbeat of Bangladesh’s economy, an engine of prosperity that drives exports, creates millions of jobs and shapes the nation’s global identity. This vibrant sector thrives on precision, speed and reliability. Yet it can also be brought to a standstill in an instant by an all-too-familiar challenge: the sudden loss of power.

China’s economic planners are at a tricky crossroads. Growth is set to slow in the third quarter as President Xi Jinping’s war on overcapacity takes a toll. And various efforts aimed at reinflating property prices have yet to work. While further rate cuts to prop up the rebounding stock market look likely, heading off deflation would require creating sustainable demand. That seems unlikely.

Falling wheat acreage raises questions about food security amid climate change

Slow start to development spending raises concerns about economic recovery

Despite bumper harvests, Bangladesh's potato exports are held back by poor variety selection

New rooftop solar programme is ambitious but faces hurdles, IEEFA warns

Nine more officials of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) have been suspended for their alleged involvement in organising protests against the government's ordinance that dissolved the NBR and split it into two divisions.

Shorter-tenured event Sourcing Bangladesh will be organised for B2B connection

The DSEX increased 18.42 points to settle at 5,419.90

The development comes after the immediate past managing director of Dhaka Bank resigned

The DSEX gained 24.08 points, reaching 5,425.57 by 11:22 am