Raghuram Rajan's warning to India after Hormuz shock: Build bigger oil reserves, diversify fasterGlobal economic shocks from trade disruptions and geopolitical tensions are reshaping resilience, according to Raghuram Rajan. He stresses ...
17 Jun, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
Smugglers are hard at work as higher duty puts the shine on goldThe recent spike in import duties in India has inadvertently fueled a rise in gold smuggling activities. Traders are noting a marked increa...
02 Jun, 2026, 11.58 PM IST
Four myths about the falling rupee and what India must actually doIndia's rupee is facing pressure from global events. The nation needs a plan to tackle weaknesses that amplify these impacts. Energy indepe...
25 May, 2026, 11.05 PM IST
Bangladesh launches fresh offshore oil, gas tender with sweeter terms for foreign firmsBangladesh is seeking foreign investment for offshore oil and gas exploration. The country aims to increase its domestic gas supply and les...
24 May, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
Government specifies 40 sub-sectors for faster clearance of FDI proposals from land-bordering nationsIndia is fast-tracking foreign investment proposals from China and neighboring nations. Forty key manufacturing sub-sectors, including rare...
05 May, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
Global Markets | Resilience Tested: Asian economies balance buffers against rising oil shockAsian economies are scrambling to manage an energy shock caused by the Iran war, with soaring oil prices and supply disruptions hitting the...
05 May, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
Supreme Court grants anticipatory bail to Pawan Khera in defamation caseThe Supreme Court has granted anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera. This relief is in a case involving allegations of forgery a...
01 May, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
Bangladesh raises fuel prices as Iran war drives up costsBangladesh has made a tough choice to raise fuel prices by up to 15 percent, a direct response to rising crude oil costs and supply interru...
19 Apr, 2026, 07.12 AM IST
Iran agrees to allow safe passage of six fuel carrying ships to BangladeshIn a significant diplomatic step, Iran has granted safe transit for six fuel carriers heading to Bangladesh, loaded with essential LNG and ...
01 Apr, 2026, 05.03 PM IST
Bangladesh to receive $1.3 billion under third and fourth reviews, IMF saysThe IMF has approved a $1.33 billion disbursement to Bangladesh following a review of its economic programs. This includes $884 million und...
24 Jun, 2025, 01.59 AM IST
Experts raise concern over volatile performance of China-backed projects in BangladeshSonali Bank officials confirmed that the Payra Port Authority had applied for the funds and that the process of releasing the funds from th...
13 Aug, 2023, 02.21 PM IST
Bangladesh moves beyond dollar to settle trade with India in rupeeThe BB has already given permission to three banks - Sonali Bank, Eastern Bank and State Bank of India (SBI) in Bangladesh - to open nostro...
10 Jul, 2023, 10.54 AM IST
India's top lender asks exporters to trade with Bangladesh in rupee, takaThe decision not to increase exposure to the dollar and other foreign currencies in relation to Bangladesh stemmed from the current economi...
21 Sep, 2022, 12.45 PM IST
Bangladesh keeps economy stable notwithstanding geo-economic scenarioBangladesh’s foreign exchange reserves now stand at more than $45 billion, despite rising import costs. Bangladesh’s growth rate was way ab...
01 Aug, 2022, 11.59 PM IST
Bangladesh identifies 20 foreigners in $101 million heistThe Criminal Investigation Department's (CID) investigation also found evidence of negligence by Bangladesh Bank officials, according to CI...
18 Apr, 2016, 07.47 PM IST
- India asks B'desh for transit facilities through port
Bangladesh should grant transit facilities to India through the Chittagong sea port as it will "significantly" improve the country's econom...
19 Mar, 2008, 10.35 AM IST
- Bangladesh to invite foreign firms to explore offshore gas
Bangladesh will invite foreign firms to explore for offshore oil and gas to meet soaring energy demand to sustain the nation's fast-growing...
06 Feb, 2008, 04.14 PM IST