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Indices mixed at mid-session: DSE down, CSE up

Dhaka, Oct. 6 -- The country's stock markets showed a mixed trend in the first half of Monday's trading, with indices falling in Dhaka while gaining in Chattogram. During the first hour of trading, t... Read More


India says ready to work with any elected government in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Oct. 6 -- India is ready to work with any political party that comes to power in Bangladesh through the people's mandate, Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said on Monday. Speaking at an i... Read More


To defer or to leap, that is the question

Dhaka, Oct. 6 -- In 2026, Bangladesh is expected to graduate from the United Nations (UN)'s list of Least Developed Countries (LDCs). Some view this as a triumph, while others see it as a threat. The ... Read More


Dr. Shadi represents FBCCI at Australia Bangladesh Business Expo

Dhaka, Oct. 6 -- Dr. Md. Shadi-Uz-Zaman has got the opportunity to represent the apex trade body of Bangladesh, named Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI), at the Austral... Read More


BB buys another US$104mn to stabilise dollar market

Dhaka, Oct. 6 -- The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has purchased an additional US$104 million from commercial banks through an auction to maintain stability in the foreign exchange market, raising the country'... Read More


Bulbul, Fahim elected BCB directors

Dhaka, Oct. 6 -- Aminul Islam Bulbul and Nazmul Abedeen Fahim got elected to the board of directors' election of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) held at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka on Monday. ... Read More


Chikungunya spreads fast in Dhaka: IEDCR

Dhaka, Oct. 6 -- Siddiqur Rahman, a college teacher from the city's Azimpur area had been suffering from high fever and severe fatigue in late August for several days. Following doctor's advice, he u... Read More


Hearing on proposed gas tariff hikes for fertiliser cos today

Dhaka, Oct. 6 -- A public hearing on the proposals for a sharp increase in the gas tariffs for state-run fertiliser factories will be held today (Monday), amid growing concerns over energy costs and i... Read More


Issues of elderly citizens to be included in reforms agenda Says Wahiduddin Mahmud

Dhaka, Oct. 6 -- Different issues related to the wellbeing of the elderly citizens would be added to the reforms agenda, Planning Adviser Wahiduddin Mahmud disclosed on Sunday. "If policies are requi... Read More


Shipping agents again urge govt to reconsider rate hike

Dhaka, Oct. 6 -- Vessel operators using Chittagong seaport have once again urged the government and the port authority to reconsider the newly announced tariff schedule, calling the proposed rate hike... Read More