PM to inaugurate Bangladesh Bar Council building today
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate newly-constructed building of Bangladesh Bar Council in the capital on Saturday.00:54 21 October 2023
Markets fall again and oil rises on Middle East, Fed fears
Asian markets fell and oil prices extended gains Friday on worries that an expected ground invasion of Gaza by Israel will spark a wider conflict in the Middle East00:51 21 October 2023
Fair global trade impossible without changing West’s status quo: Russian PM
The West is seeking after establishing control over the global economy but the majority of countries understand that qualitative development is impossible in such conditions, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said at the Made in Russia 2023 International Export Forum00:48 21 October 2023
Xi tells Sri Lankan president China to boost ’trust’ after debt deal
President Xi Jinping told his Sri Lankan counterpart on Friday that China would look to deepen "mutual trust" with Colombo, which is working to recover from its worst-ever economic crisis.
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Hong Kong shares extend losses at open
Hong Kong stocks sank further at Friday`s open on concerns over the Israel-Hamas crisis and expectations that Federal Reserve interest rates would be kept elevated for the foreseeable future11:36 20 October 2023
Japan inflation slows to under 3%
Japanese consumer inflation slowed to below three percent last month for the first time since August 2022 on the back of easing gas and electricity prices, government data showed Friday11:31 20 October 2023
US Fed notes softening labor market across the country
The tight US labor market is continuing to ease, the Federal Reserve announced Wednesday, underscoring the progress it is making as it seeks to tackle inflation while avoiding a recession01:38 20 October 2023
BNP will see its destruction from Oct 28: Hasan
Information and Broadcasting Minister and Awami League Joint General Secretary Dr Hasan Mahmud today said BNP will start seeing its final destruction after October 28 as the party declared the dateline for government’s resignation01:31 20 October 2023
Nestle sales volume fall but outlook unchanged
Nestle reported on Thursday a drop in sales volume as the Swiss food giant hiked prices in the face of inflation, but the group confirmed its outlook for the year01:26 20 October 2023
BB hopes IMF to approve second tranche loan of $681mn on Dec 11
Bangladesh Bank (BB) is optimistic that the second tranche of the US$4.7 billion IMF loan, which amounts to $681 million, will be approved by the international money lender during its board meeting on December 11.01:23 20 October 2023
Deshbandhu Group starts selling daily commodities at subsidized prices from today
Deshbandhu Group will sell rice, lentil, sugar, edible oil and soft drinks at subsidized prices among the low-income people alongside the state-run Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) from Friday in order to keep the prices of essentials at a tolerable level01:20 20 October 2023
IMF reaches staff level agreement with Bangladesh on 1st review
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached Staff-Level Agreement on the first review under the extended credit facility, extended fund facility, resilience and sustainability facility, and concluded the 2023 Article IV Consultation with Bangladesh.01:15 20 October 2023
PM slams BNP’s silence about Israeli attack on Palestine
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today heavily came down on the BNP for its silence about heinous Israel attacks on the innocent Palestinians, saying the repeated strikes on Palestine can`t be tolerated anymore18:53 19 October 2023
Nokia to cut up to 14,000 jobs after profits drop
Finnish telecom giant Nokia said Thursday it could cut its workforce by as many as 14,000 after its third quarter results showed a drop in profits12:56 19 October 2023
Markets in retreat on growing fears of Middle East war
Asian markets tumbled Thursday on fears the Israel-Hamas crisis would spill over into a wider conflict in the Middle East, with some warning that a full-blown war was increasingly likely11:21 19 October 2023
Biden says Egypt to open Gaza crossing for up to 20 aid trucks
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has agreed to open the Rafah crossing into Gaza to allow a first batch of around 20 humanitarian aid trucks through, US President Joe Biden said Wednesday11:18 19 October 2023
UK inflation unchanged at 6.7% in Sept: Data
British inflation was unchanged in September, data showed Wednesday, dashing expectations of a dip as easing food and drink prices were offset by higher motor fuel and hotel costs02:06 19 October 2023
Dhaka, Ctg stocks extend gaining streak
Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) – on Wednesday witnessed an upward trend like earlier with higher activities of some large-cap securities02:02 19 October 2023
Saudi Lubricants introduces ’Safe Highways’ campaign to prevent road accidents
Saudi Lubricants, a brand of the country`s one of the leading business groups RFL, has launched a public awareness campaign titled `Safe Highways` to prevent road accidents01:54 19 October 2023
ICC eager to collaborate with FBCCI on arbitration
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has expressed its eagerness to assist the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI), country`s leading trade organization, in the field of arbitration01:51 19 October 2023
Muslim Ummah’s united efforts can solve Palestine crisis: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said the solution of the Palestine crisis lies in the united efforts of the Muslim Ummah23:23 18 October 2023
PM condemns Israeli attack on Gaza hospital
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has denounced the Israeli attack on a hospital in Gaza that killed innocent people including children, reiterating her call to global leaders to stop the war and arms race for the wellbeing of mankind.14:35 18 October 2023
Sheikh Russell Day being observed
Sheikh Russell Day is being observed across the country on Wednesday in a befitting manner coinciding with the 60th birthday of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman`s youngest son Shaheed Sheikh Russell00:54 18 October 2023
Civilians primary victims of increased violence in Israel, Palestinian: UN Commission of inquiry
All parties to the conflict in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory have failed to take effective precautionary measures to avoid civilian casualties, exacerbating the long-running crisis and deepening divisions and hate on all sides00:48 18 October 2023
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