DHAKA: The World Bank projected that India would remain comfortably the fastest growing large economy in 2016, at a rate more than a percentage point higher than China’s.In its report Global Economic Prospects, the Bank on Wednesday projected the Indian economy to grow at 7.8% in 2016

DHAKA: Trading on the mainland Chinese markets was suspended for the day, after shares plunged more than 7% for the second time this week.The "circuit breaker" rule, a mechanism introduced to stem volatility in the market, was triggered in the first 30 minutes of trading, reports the

DHAKA: Trading on the country’s two bourses -- Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) -- is underway with downward trend of share-price indices on Thursday.DSEX, the prime index of the DSE, shed over 7.25 points or 1.29 per cent to 4678.51 after the first one and

DHAKA: Failing to attract Bangladeshi female domestic workers for their house-hold works the Saudi government has agreed take a close relative along with the selected housemaid in their country.After returning from Saudi Arabia tour overseas employment and expatriate welfare minister

DHAKA: Country's stock market marked significant gain in its price indices on Wednesday, the fourth trading day of the week.DSEX, the key index of Dhaka Stock Exchange, rose over 36.55 points only to stand at 4679.80 at the close of day’s trading.Trade deals stood at 151977 with volume

DHAKA: Mainland Chinese shares headed higher on Wednesday, recovering some of the steep losses made earlier this week on concerns about the economy.The Shanghai Composite index was up 1.8% to 3,348.22 as measures from regulators to support the stock market started to have an impact,

DHAKA: Trading on the country’s two bourses-- Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) -- is underway showing gain in share-price indices on Wednesday.DSEX, the prime index of the DSE, rose over 21.42 points to stand at 4664.67 at 11:53 am.Trade deals stood at

DHAKA: The cabinet on Monday gave its approval to an air transport accord saying that Bangladesh and USA governments will sign a deal with the view to establish direct flights between the two countries.Cabinet secretary Mohammad Shafiul Alam disclosed the matter to journalists after the

DHAKA: Investors witnessed mixed trend in the benchmark indices of the country’s bourses on Monday, the second trading day of the week.DSEX, the key index of Dhaka Stock Exchange, shed over 6.28 points to stand at 4617.73 at the close of day’s trading.Trade deals stood at 115082 with

DHAKA: The three-day ‘Smartphone and Tab Expo’ will begin on January 7 to facilitate the users in buying latest versions of smartphones and tabs.The event, to be organized by Expo Maker and sponsored by Grameenphone (GP), will be held at Bangabandhu International Convention Centre

DHAKA: Trading on China’s mainland benchmark index - the Shanghai Composite - was suspended after the market dramatically plunged 7%.Trading was initially halted for 15 minutes after the stock market fell by 5%, triggering an automatic 15-minute trading suspension under a new system

DHAKA: Trading on the country’s two bourses-- Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) -- is underway with downward trend of share-price indices on Monday.DSEX, the prime index of the DSE, shed over 11.50 points to stand at 4612.51 after the first one-hour of trade

DHAKA: A Center for Policy Dialogue (CPD) research said Gross Domestic Product (GDP) will be increased if the fuel price goes down considering the lower fuel price in the world market.CPD researcher Dr Toufiqul Islam Khan said that while presenting keynote paper in a press conference

DHAKA: Both two bourses of the country witnessed mixed trend in share-price indices on Sunday, the first trading day of the week.The key index of Dhaka Stock Exchange, DSEX, shed over 5.62 point to stand at 4624.01 at the close of day’s trading. Trade deals stood at 97323 with

DHAKA: As Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) has adjusted the loss incurred in fuel oil, the government is now mulling to reduce its price.Finance Minister AMA Muhith came up with the observation to the journalists at his office on Sunday.Oil price was hiked on January 4 in 2013

DHAKA: ‘National Vegetable Fair 2016’ will take place in city with more than 200 varieties of vegetables.The visitors will get opportunity to know the detailed information about the vegetables in different parts of the country during their visit to this exhibition.This fair, to be

DHAKA: Share price indices at the country’s both bourses -- Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) -- gained in early hours of trading on Sunday.     DSEX, the prime index of the DSE, rose over 6.90 points or 0.14 per cent to 4636.55 after the first one-hour

DHAKA: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday put emphasis on diversifying the production of commodities and exploring new markets for those products instead of relying on one product.The premier came up with the observation while inaugurating the month-long 21st Dhaka International Trade

DHAKA: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has made an assurance of recruiting male workers from Bangladesh soon, withdrawing all kind of bars.  The assurance came at a bilateral meeting between Visiting Bangladesh Minister for Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Nurul Islam B.SC

DHAKA: Bangladesh government on December 25 signed USD 12.65 billion general contract with Russian Company JSC Atostroyeexport (JSC ASE) for a 2400 MW nuclear power plant at Rooppur in Pabna district.This will be the largest single project in the Bangladesh public sector. After Padma