Business
FBCCI chief Fahim vows to work together
Dhaka, May 19 (UNB) – Newly elected President of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) Sheikh Fazle Fahim on Sunday vowed to work together with the business community for greater good.
Citi named as best bank in Asia
Dhaka, May 19 (UNB) - Citi has been named as the best bank in Asia by Corporate Treasurer Magazine, Asia’s leading trade magazine covering corporate treasury and finance.
Trump lifts tariffs on Mexico, Canada, delays auto tariffs
Washington, May 18 (AP/UNB) — Bogged down in a sprawling trade dispute with U.S. rival China, President Donald Trump took steps Friday to ease tensions with America's allies — lifting import taxes on Canadian and Mexican steel and aluminum and delaying auto tariffs that would have hurt Japan and Europe.
Mitsubishi Motors keen to invest in Bangladesh
Dhaka, May 16 (UNB)- Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, a Japanese multinational automotive manufacturer, is keen to invest in Bangladesh for flourishing industrialization here.
Asian stocks follow Wall Street higher
Beijing, May 15 (AP/UNB) — Asian stocks followed Wall Street higher Wednesday after President Donald Trump downplayed his escalating tariff war with Beijing and said a settlement is possible.
Dhaka urges Delhi to withdraw anti-dumping duty
Dhaka, May 14 (UNB) - Bangladesh has urged India to withdraw the anti-dumping duty imposed on Bangladeshi products in its market.
China retaliates on tariffs, stock markets go into a slide
Beijing, May 14 (AP/UNB) — Sending Wall Street into a slide, China announced higher tariffs Monday on $60 billion worth of American goods in retaliation for President Donald Trump's latest penalties on Chinese products.
Marcel offers Cashback on AC for Facebook post, caller tune
Dhaka, May 11, (UNB)-The local electronics and electrical appliances manufacturer 'Marcel' declared new offer of cashback on buying its air conditioners and posting selfies with the brought AC on Facebook and setting caller tune as well.
US-China talks break up after US raises tariffs
Washington, May 11 (AP/UNB) — Trade talks between the U.S. and China broke up Friday with no agreement, hours after President Donald Trump more than doubled tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese imports.
US, Chinese negotiators to resume talks as US tariffs loom
Washington, May 9 (AP/UNB) — U.S. and Chinese negotiators are set to resume trade talks just hours before the United States plans to raise tariffs on Chinese imports in a dramatic escalation of tensions between the world's two biggest economies.