The central government of India has allowed the export of 99,150 MT onion to six countries - Bangladesh, UAE, Bhutan, Bahrain, Mauritius and Sri Lanka.  According to a press release, the decision comes against the backdrop of lower estimated Kharif and Rabi crops in 2023-24

Jewellers reduced gold prices for the third consecutive day on Thursday (April 25). Since Tuesday, prices of the precious metal have fallen by nearly Tk5,870 per bhori to Tk1,13,561 per bhori (11.664 grams) with the latest decrease being Tk629 this afternoon. The standing committee

The trade between India and Bangladesh through Sutarkandi Land Port in Assam’s Karimganj district has witnessed a remarkable increase in the past couple of years. The local businessmen, traders, and local people are expecting that the trade (export and import) between the two

Oil prices extended gains on Wednesday after industry data showed a surprise drop in US crude stocks last week, a positive sign for demand, though markets were also keeping a close eye on hostilities in the Middle East, according to Reuters Brent crude futures rose 26 cents, or 0.29

Jewellers have decreased the price of gold by Tk 2,100 to Tk 1,14,190 per bhori (11.664 grams) due to a reduction in the price of pure gold on the local market. The Standing Committee on Pricing and Price Monitoring of the Bangladesh Jeweller’s Association (BAJUS) made the

Mohammad Abu Jafar has joined as Managing Director & CEO of The Premier Bank PLC with effect from April 24, 2024. Mr. Mohammad Abu Jafar is a veteran banker with 34 years of professional experience in the banking industry in diverse capacities for business development spanning

Jewellers have decreased the price of gold by Tk 3,137 to Tk 1,16,290 per bhori (11.664 grams) due to a reduction in the price of pure gold on the local market. The Standing Committee on Pricing and Price Monitoring of the Bangladesh Jeweller’s Association (BAJUS) made the

Tesla has the cut its prices again in a number of major markets - including the US, China and Germany - as the electric car giant run by multi-billionaire Elon Musk faces falling sales. The move comes after it reported a sharp fall in its global vehicle deliveries in the first three

Jewellers have inflated the price of gold by Tk 629 to Tk 1,19,427 per bhori on the market in Bangladesh. The standing committee on pricing and price monitoring of the Bangladesh Jeweller’s Association (BAJUS) made the decision at a meeting held on Sunday (April 21). The price

Jewellers have decreased the price of gold by Tk840 to Tk1,18,797 per bhori (11.664 grams) due to a reduction in the price of pure gold on the local market. The Standing Committee on Pricing and Price Monitoring of the Bangladesh Jeweller’s Association (BAJUS) made the downward

Oil and gold prices have jumped after US officials said an Israeli missile had struck Iran. Brent crude, the international benchmark, rose to over $90 a barrel after reports emerged of an attack by Israel, before falling back when Iran sought to downplay the significance. Gold

The 1st Quarter Business Review Meeting-2024 of The Premier Bank PLC was held today (April 19) at a hotel in the capital.  Freedom Fighter and the Chairman, Board of Directors of the Premier Bank PLC Dr. H.B.M. Iqbal, graced the occasion as Chief Guest.  Managing Director

Jewellers have inflated the price of gold by Tk 2,065 to Tk 1,19,638 per bhori on the market in Bangladesh. The standing committee on pricing and price monitoring of the Bangladesh Jeweller’s Association (BAJUS) made the decision at a meeting held on Thursday (April 18). The

High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Pakistan Md Ruhul Alam Siddique has said that Bangladesh and Pakistan are enjoying friendly relationship based on shared history, harmony of faith and culture. The Ambassador expressed these remarks during a function organized on the occasion of the

The price of a litre of bottled soybean oil has been increased by Tk4, while the price of loose oil has been decreased by Tk2 per litre. The new prices would come into effect on Friday (April 19). State Minister for Commerce Ahasanul Islam Titu made the disclosure on Thursday after

Nepal and Bangladesh are sitting down for a commerce secretary-level meeting in Kathmandu today (April 17) to strengthen economic ties and boost subregional connectivity.  But the much-delayed bilateral preferential trade agreement (PTA) between the two neighbours will not be on

United Airlines has blamed Boeing for a $200m (£161m) hit to its earnings in the first three months of this year. The carrier was forced to ground its Boeing 737 MAX 9 fleet for three weeks after a mid-air cabin blowout on an Alaska Airlines flight in January. United said that

Refiners have increased the prices of soybean oil by Tk10 a litre with an effect from Tuesday (April 16). Meanwhile, State Minister for Commerce Ahasanul Islam Titu said there is no scope for increasing the prices of edible oil. Bangladesh Vegetable Oil Refiners and Vanaspati

China's economy made a stronger-than-expected start to the year, even as the crisis in its property sector deepened. According to official data, gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 5.3% in the first three months of 2024, compared to a year earlier. That beat expectations

Oil prices fell in early Asian trade after Iran's reprisal attack on Israel over the weekend. Brent crude - a key benchmark for oil prices internationally - was lower but still trading close to $90 a barrel on Monday morning. Prices had already risen in expectation of action by