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Trump unveils 'reciprocal tariffs' plan targeting friends and foes

In particular, he called the European Union "absolutely brutal" in trade ties with Washington.

1d ago

REHAB Ctg fair begins today

The four-day REHAB Chattogram Fair 2025 has 42 stalls

2d ago

Honda and Nissan say merger talks called off

Local media reports have said the discussions unravelled after Honda proposed to make its struggling rival a subsidiary instead of the plan, announced in December, to integrate under a new holding company.

2d ago

Facing egg shortage, Americans bring chickens home to roost

A recent US outbreak of bird flu since early 2024 is exacting a heavy toll on poultry farms.

2d ago

Monetary policy is working: CAL Bangladesh

In its latest report released today, the organisation projected inflation will stabilise between 8.5% and 9.5% by June but fall to 6-7% by December

3d ago

$30 million to be invested in Patenga Container Terminal for four new cranes

The cranes to be purchased from a Chinese firm will be deployed in early 2026

3d ago

What are reciprocal tariffs and who might be affected?

Trump's fresh salvo could bring a broad tariff hike to emerging market economies like India and take aim at European Union value-added taxes, fanning tensions with the bloc, analysts warn.

3d ago

Lighter vessel shortage disrupts unloading at Ctg port

Mother vessels are provided with only one lighter vessel against the demand for four

4d ago

Trump signs executive orders on steel, aluminum tariffs

"Today I'm simplifying our tariffs on steel and aluminum," Trump said in the Oval Office

4d ago

Edible oil’s ‘temporary’ crisis will be resolved soon: commerce adviser

Sk Bashir Uddin visits and inspects the production activities of Daulatpur Jute Mill in Khulna

5d ago

Trump to announce 25% steel and aluminum tariffs in latest trade escalation

He will announce the new metals tariffs on Monday

5d ago

NBR slaps 25% duty on rice bran oil exports

The duty was imposed to discourage rice bran oil shipments and increase domestic supply

6d ago

Soaring egg prices have US consumers squawking

In Washington and its suburbs, supermarket egg shelves are now often empty, or sparsely stocked

6d ago

RMG exports to US grow after a gap of two years

Garment shipment to the US increased by 0.75% to $7.34 billion

1w ago

Rice bran oil export may face 25% regulatory duty

An NBR notification may come this week to boost the oil’s domestic supply

1w ago

DCCI identifies problems of Old Dhaka businesses, wants quick solution

Traffic congestion, waterlogging is taking a massive toll, says the leading chamber

1w ago

US Fed rate cuts 'may be on pause': senior official

The Fed voted last month to leave its key lending rate unchanged following three consecutive cuts, holding it at between 4.25 and 4.50 percent.

1w ago

Container transport remains suspended at Ctg port for second day

Container movement to and from Chattogram port remained suspended for the second consecutive day as transport workers again went on work abstention yesterday morning -- just four hours after they had withdrawn their previous strike.

1w ago