Asian Stocks Drop Sharply Due to Tech Valuation Fears and Middle East Tensions

Chinese visitors and traders are showing keen interest in Bangladeshi agricultural products at the 2026 Mekong-Lancang Fruit, Coffee, Flower and Beer Carnival in Kunming, China.

Asian markets showed gains as investors assessed the US Treasury's efforts to lower long-term bond yields, though analysts warned it may not be enough to prevent borrowing costs from rising.

Japan's core inflation rose to 1.8 percent in July, driven by the Middle East conflict and a weak yen.

Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) and World Bank Group delegation discuss the establishment of a Mortgage Refinance Company (MRC) to enhance housing finance.

A collaborative effort by BIDA, ADB, and SANEM seeks to create a unified database of investment information and identify key sectors for growth.

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) rebounded after six consecutive sessions of correction as buying interest returned following the finalisation of amended margin rules.

Air Astra has added a second brand-new ATR 72-600 aircraft to its fleet, taking the private carrier's fleet size to five.

Despite the devastation of a beloved flea market in Kyiv, vendors show resilience and determination to continue selling what remains of their stock.

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces a critical decision on two North Sea drilling projects, balancing climate ambitions with energy security needs.

Global stock markets mostly rose and the dollar fell sharply after the US Treasury announced plans to increase bond buybacks to lower yields.

The United States and Canada have announced significant progress towards finalizing a comprehensive trade agreement.

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has granted permission to Rupali Bank to release the remaining US$3,197,651.28 of an approved foreign-currency syndicated loan in favor of SS Power 1 Limited.

The floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) at Maheshkhali, operated by Excelerate Energy, has restarted gas supply after a three-day shutdown.

Chittagong-10 lawmaker and Chittagong University Senate member Sayeed Al Noman emphasized the need to move beyond old political conflicts following the 2024 July Uprising.

A preventive oral cholera vaccination campaign targeting 51.75 lakh people has begun in 14 high-risk upazilas and thanas across Bangladesh.

Rangpur city erupted in celebration as Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir was elected as Bangladesh's 23rd President and Ruhul Kabir Rizvi appointed as BNP's acting Secretary General.

Economists, business leaders and policy experts have called for coordinated fiscal and monetary reforms, stronger private-sector confidence and a predictable business environment to revive investment and economic growth in the country.

An 11-year-old female madrasa student was killed in a road accident in Chakaria upazila of Cox’s Bazar district.

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced plans to create a Higher Education Academy aimed at training university teachers and developing academic leadership in Bangladesh.

Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury said Bangladesh’s economy has turned around from a difficult situation, attributing the achievement to the country’s private sector-led growth model.

Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir’s assumption of office as the President of Bangladesh has led to the vacancy of his Thakurgaon-1 parliamentary seat.

Bangladesh pacer Shoriful Islam made history by scoring 14 runs at No. 11 and taking 6-35 on the opening day of the second Test against Australia in Mackay.

A Myanmar military airstrike on a monastery during a Buddhist Lent meditation retreat has resulted in the deaths of 14 civilians, according to rebel witnesses.

Brandon Nakashima defeated sixth-seeded Taylor Fritz to reach the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters semi-finals.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian advocates for ending the ongoing Middle East war with the United States, asserting Iran's stronger position.

US Vice President JD Vance returned to his hometown of Middletown, Ohio, to campaign for Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections and position himself as a potential successor to President Trump in 2028.

Donald Trump will perform a ceremonial lap of honor at the inaugural IndyCar race through Washington, D.C., this weekend.

Countries allied with Ukraine will meet on Monday to reaffirm support for Kyiv.

Japan has lodged a formal protest against Russia's missile tests conducted near the disputed Kuril Islands, known in Japan as the Northern Territories.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva urged US President Donald Trump to resolve their countries' trade dispute during a recent phone call.