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Rising energy and trade crises threaten to push millions deeper into poverty worldwide. Photo: UNB

Global energy, trade turmoil threatens to push millions into poverty

Fertiliser prices may also stay 15 to 20% higher through the first half of 2026 if current disruptions persist. These increases are already contributing to higher food prices and living expenses...

Govt won't scrap US trade deal, but review it, says PM's Adviser Zahed

Govt won't scrap US trade deal, but review it, says PM's Adviser Zahed

Iraqi Chargé d’Affaires in Dhaka Wisam Hussein Ali Al Ithawi calls on State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam at her office in Dhaka today (10 May). Photo: Courtesy

Bangladesh, Iraq discuss strengthening trade, economic cooperation

Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman meets Minister of the International Department of the Central Committee of CPC (IDCPC) Liu Haixing in Beijing today, 7 May 2026. Photo: Courtesy

FM meets Chinese minister Liu Haixing, discusses trade, investment

Indian businesses call for policy stability in Bangladesh to boost trade, FDI

Indian businesses call for policy stability in Bangladesh to boost trade, FDI

Cargo Yard, Benapole Land Port. Photo: Collected.

Trade resumes through Benapole port after 3-day halt

British High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Sarah Cooke, speaks today at the flagship DCAB Talk, organised by DCAB at the Jatiya Press Club, 28 April 2026. Photo: Collected

UK freezes assets worth over £250mn linked to Bangladeshi individuals: Sarah Cooke

Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir. File Photo: TBS

Bangladesh turns to Russia, India for fuel amid global energy volatility

Free Trade Agreements are no longer a policy option; they are fast becoming an economic necessity. Photo: TBS

Free Trade Agreements will define Bangladesh’s post-LDC economy

Flag of Bangladesh and European Union. Photo: Collected

Bangladesh, EU reaffirm commitment to strengthen trade and investment ties

Shipping containers are seen on a ship at the Jawaharlal Nehru Port in Navi Mumbai, India, 11 August , 2025. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas

India to hold off on US trade deal amid new probe, sources say

Representational image/ TBS Collage

US probes Bangladesh's export incentives, BGMEA 'uncomfortable'

A view of Chattogram Port. Photo: Mohammad Minhaj Uddin/TBS

South Asia’s standards trap: Why Bangladesh risks being locked out of global trade