DHAKA: Demands for of Walton brand televisions, including CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) and LED (Light Emitting Diode), have been soared following the imminent Asia Cup and T20 World Cup. To meet the extra demands, the country’s electronics giant ‘Walton’ has already increased the

DHAKA: Oil prices surged as much as 12% on Friday after new suggestions that Opec nations were set to cut oil production.The United Arab Emirates’ energy minister said that Opec members were ready to reduce output, the Wall Street Journal reported, says the BBC.Venezuela’s oil

DHAKA: Japan's markets were trading sharply lower on Friday amid concerns over the global economy and following steep falls in Europe and the US.The benchmark Nikkei 225 opened down more than 3.5% at 15,122.06 points, reports the BBC.It continued to fall in early trade to below the

DHAKA: The visiting delegation of the European Parliament (EP) met foreign minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali at state guesthouse Padma in city on Thursday afternoon (February 11).Led by Jean Lambart MEP, chair of the Delegation for Relations with the countries of South Asia, the delegation

DHAKA: Bangladeshi gold merchants have raised the price of gold by around Tk 1,225 per bhori (11.664 grams) as it became costlier in the international market.This is the third time increase of the gold price this year.Gold in the local market will be sold at Tk 44,965 per bhori of

DHAKA: Investors witnessed gain in the benchmark indices of the country’s bourses on Thursday (February 11), the last trading day of the week.DSEX, the key index of Dhaka Stock Exchange, rose over 7.92 points to stand at 4581.34 at the close of day’s trading.Trade deals stood at

DHAKA: The High Court summoned managing director of Japan-Bangladesh Friendship Hospital and director of Directorate General of Drug Administration (DGDA) for taking money by allegedly pretending to treat a dead child.They have been asked to appear before it on February 22 to explain

DHAKA: Hong Kong shares joined the downward trend across Asia as trading resumed after the Lunar New Year break.The Hang Seng opened with a sharp 4% drop to 18,508.96 points, reports the BBC.Markets in China remain closed due to a longer new year break. Those markets that were open in the

DHAKA: Investors witnessing gain in indices of two bourses in the opening hour as prices of majority number of shares increased on Thursday (February 11), the fifth trading day of the week.The benchmark index of Dhaka Stock Exchange, DSEX, rose over 0.18 percent or over 8.64 to reach at

DHAKA: Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) has signed a pact with three more countries, Nigeria, Lebanon and Kazakhstan, to share information about money laundering and financing terrorism.Bangladesh Bank (BB) source confirmed the matter adding that the treaty has recently been

DHAKA: Love is in the air and The Westin Dhaka has special arrangements to share love on Valentine’s Day on February 14.The luxury property is all set to present a spectacular day for the lovers out there starting from early morning till midnight, says a press release issued by the

DHAKA: Iran’s oil minister Bijan Zangeneh says his country is ready to negotiate with Saudi Arabia and other OPEC members over the dire conditions in international oil markets.Tehran recently resumed oil exports after Western sanctions over its nuclear program were lifted, and announced

DHAKA: Investors witnessed gain in the benchmark indices of the country’s bourses on Wednesday, the fourth trading day of the week.DSEX, the broad index of Dhaka Stock Exchange, rose over 3.41 points to stand at 4573.42 at the close of day’s trading.Trade deals stood at 100320 with

DHAKA: Commerce minister Tofail Ahmed said that a business council will be formed with European Union (EU) to expand business between Bangladesh and members of the organization.He made this disclosure at a press briefing at the ministry conference room on Wednesday afternoon (February

DHAKA: Flights from the UK to the US could take longer due to the changes in the climate, according to a new study.Global warming is likely to speed up the jet stream, say researchers, and slow down airplanes heading for the US.While eastbound flights from the US will be quicker,

DHAKA: Trading on the country’s two bourses is underway showing gain in share-price indices on Wednesday, the fourth trading day of the week.DSEX, the prime index of Dhaka Stock Exchange, rose over 8.88 points to stand at 4578.89 at 12:17pm.Trade deals stood at 42275 with transaction at

DHAKA: Asian markets continued their downward trend on Wednesday, with Japan falling more than 7% in two days.Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 fell by another 2.6% to 15,674.39 points, adding to Tuesday’s sharp 5.4% tumble, reports the BBC.Concerns have been fuelled by the strengthening of the

DHAKA: Bangladesh and Thailand have agreed to introduce direct coastal shipping link between two Asian nations.They have also agreed to sing an accord regarding this matter.The decisions were made at a meeting between Bangladesh and visiting Thailand delegations at shipping ministry on

DHAKA: Planning minister AHM Mustafa Kamal said that country’s per capita income has increased two 2 USD, reaching 1,316 USD.He made this disclosure to the media after the Executive Committee of National Economic Council (ECNEC) meeting at NEC Conference Room in city’s Sher-e-Bangla

DHAKA: Trading in the two bourses of the country ended in positive trends in its price indices at the end of transactions on Tuesday, the third trading day of the week.DSEX, the chief index of Dhaka Stock Exchange, gained over 9.24 points or over 0.20 percent to stand at 4570.01.Trade