Dhaka, Tuesday


30 April 2024


Dhaka stocks open in green

Dhaka stocks open in green

After sharp fall in the last two days Dhaka stock market has rebounded on Monday

10:48 28 February 2022

Oil surges, equities mostly fall on growing Ukraine fears

Oil surges, equities mostly fall on growing Ukraine fears

Oil prices and safe havens surged Monday while equities mostly fell and the ruble plunged after world powers imposed fresh sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, fanning fears about a possible global energy crisis that could further stoke inflation

10:41 28 February 2022

Russia-Ukraine war: What should Dhaka do to stave off economic consequences

Russia-Ukraine war: What should Dhaka do to stave off economic consequences

Russia`s invasion of Ukraine has the global economies worried, also prompting a question as to whether President Vladimir Putin`s attempt to write history will hit hard the post-Covid growth recovery trajectory in some countries

10:28 28 February 2022

In and out of Ukraine: Expats’ families in Bangladesh live on prayers

In and out of Ukraine: Expats’ families in Bangladesh live on prayers

As Bangladesh accelerates efforts to evacuate its distressed nationals stranded in war-torn Ukraine, families here are scrambling to get in touch with their loved ones

09:42 28 February 2022

UN to hold 2 meetings today on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

UN to hold 2 meetings today on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

The U.N.`s two major bodies -- the 193-nation General Assembly and the more powerful 15-member Security Council -- will hold separate meetings today (Monday) on Russia`s invasion of Ukraine, a reflection of widespread international demands for an immediate cease-fire and escalating concern for the plight of millions of Ukrainians caught up in the war

09:31 28 February 2022

Russian rouble plunges after new sanctions announced

Russian rouble plunges after new sanctions announced

The rouble has slumped by as much as 40% against the dollar, after Western nations announced new sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine

09:22 28 February 2022

Whereabouts of 26 Bangladeshis in Bashundhara’s Ukraine office traced

Whereabouts of 26 Bangladeshis in Bashundhara’s Ukraine office traced

Bashundhara Group, which has an office in Ukraine, has finally been able to trace its Bangladeshi officials posted in the war-affected country

22:25 27 February 2022

Renata to merge with its 2 subsidiaries

Renata to merge with its 2 subsidiaries

The board of directors of Renata Limited, listed on the stock exchange, has decided to merge with the two subsidiaries — Renata Agro Industries and Purnava Limited

22:22 27 February 2022

TREC holders using multiple back-office software to face action

TREC holders using multiple back-office software to face action

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has directed both stock exchanges in the country to take action against TREC holders who use multiple back-office software

22:19 27 February 2022

Will the use of ‘financial nuclear weapon’ weaken Russia?

Will the use of ‘financial nuclear weapon’ weaken Russia?

SWIFT, which is an international network for thousands of banks worldwide, is used to facilitate money transactions quickly and faultlessly

21:57 27 February 2022

Over 400 Bangladeshis cross Ukraine border: MoFA

Over 400 Bangladeshis cross Ukraine border: MoFA

Over 400 Bangladeshis have so far safely crossed the Ukrainian border and reached its neighbouring countries, including Poland, according to the government

21:25 27 February 2022

Will do my best to make polls acceptable to all parties: CEC

Will do my best to make polls acceptable to all parties: CEC

The newly appointed Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal and four Election Commissioners were sworn in at the Judge`s Lounge of the Supreme Court Sunday by Chief Justice Hasan Foez Siddique

21:21 27 February 2022

Fu-Wang Food’s Q2 earnings slide 70%

Fu-Wang Food’s Q2 earnings slide 70%

Fu-Wang Food Limited has posted a 70-percent decrease in its earnings in the second quarter ended on December 31, 2021 as against the same quarter last year

20:46 27 February 2022

Dhaka stocks see highest single-day fall in 11 months

Dhaka stocks see highest single-day fall in 11 months

Vested quarters in the country’s bourse are eyeing big bucks by spreading artificial fear among general investors over the Russia-Ukraine conflict to trigger a panic sale

20:33 27 February 2022

Export-import through Benapole land port halted

Export-import through Benapole land port halted

Export-import activities between Bangladesh and India through the Benapole land port have remained suspended since Sunday morning due to the municipal elections in West Bengal

20:09 27 February 2022

Putin puts Russia’s nuclear deterrent forces on alert

Putin puts Russia’s nuclear deterrent forces on alert

Vladimir Putin has ordered his military to put Russia’s nuclear deterrence forces on high alert in response to “aggressive statements” by Nato countries

20:03 27 February 2022

Ship with 29 Bangladeshis on board stranded in Ukraine port

Ship with 29 Bangladeshis on board stranded in Ukraine port

A Bangladesh ship with 29 crew members, all Bangladeshi nationals, has been stuck at port of Olvia in Ukraine amid Russian attack on the country

19:58 27 February 2022

FSIBL becomes corporate cricket tourney champion for 2nd straight year

FSIBL becomes corporate cricket tourney champion for 2nd straight year

First Security Islami Bank Ltd (FSIBL) has become champion in Corporate Cricket Tournament for the straight second year

19:50 27 February 2022

SIBL holds ‘Town Hall Meeting’ in Chattogram

SIBL holds ‘Town Hall Meeting’ in Chattogram

Social Islami Bank Limited (SIBL) arranged a ‘Town Hall Meeting’ at Classic World Convention Hall of Agarabad in Chattogram on Saturday

19:38 27 February 2022

Dozens of Russians surrendered, claims Ukraine

Dozens of Russians surrendered, claims Ukraine

The commander of Ukrainian forces in Kharkiv, Oleg Synegubov, has claimed that dozens of Russian troops have surrendered amid continued fighting in the city

19:26 27 February 2022

Sandhani Life to use Bank Asia to collect premium online

Sandhani Life to use Bank Asia to collect premium online

Bank Asia has recently signed an agreement with Sandhani Life Insurance Company for online premium collection through Bank Asia network

19:21 27 February 2022

Russia-Ukraine conflict further debunks refugee movement myth

Russia-Ukraine conflict further debunks refugee movement myth

It is often touted in conservative western media that refugees fleeing from their homeland are economic migrants who choose rich European countries as their destination. They also point out that

19:15 27 February 2022

4 held for killing youth in Pallabi

4 held for killing youth in Pallabi

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) have arrested four youths on charge of murdering a fish trader in Pallabi area of the capital

19:13 27 February 2022

BUET tuition fees now payable through Prime Bank

BUET tuition fees now payable through Prime Bank

With this agreement, Prime Bank becomes the first Private Commercial Bank of Bangladesh to collect tuition fees for BUET

19:12 27 February 2022