AFP, PARIS:  Slowing growth, a return to protectionism, questioning of free trade agreements and doubts over the stability of the EU: the world economy is entering a period of deep uncertainty following Brexit. “We are moving into completely uncharted territory where the only certainty will…

AFP, MADRID:   Spain, which goes to the polls today in a repeat general election, is the eurozone’s fourth largest economy and one of…

The relationship between China and Russia is one of “maturity and stability,” Chinese Ambassador to Russia Li Hui has said, reports Xinhua. “The two countries have established a high level of mutual trust in the political sphere; they are important partners in the economy; their humanitarian…

Telecom major Bharti Airtel and Malaysian firm Axiata have deferred the agreement for merger of their Bangladesh operations till September 26, 2016, reports…

The Finance Bill 2016 that has been placed in Parliament brings little cheer to the corporate houses that are already reeling under the onslaught of escalating input costs of which energy costs are material. The tax measures that have been proposed will significantly increase the cost of doing business.…

Bangladesh and Slovenia has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on holding Foreign Office Consultations (FOC). State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh Shahriar Alam and State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Slovenia Darja Bavdaz Kuret signed the MoU on behalf of their…

The prices of the precious metal gold will go up again from today. The decision to hike gold prices by up to Tk 1,225 per bhori (11.664 gm) would be effective…

Britain must strike a trade deal with Europe as soon as possible to protect the country’s multi-billion pound car industry and avoid high tariffs, reports BBC on Saturday. David Bailey, professor of industry at Aston University, warned of a “big uncertainty” for the sector following…

The local electronics brand Marcel has witnessed a significant growth in the sales of its wide range of products including fridge, LED television, air-conditioner and other home and kitchen appliances as the buyers’ interest in the local brand products has been increased in Ramadan following the…