Asian markets drift ahead of key US figures, eyes on China

Asian markets stuttered Tuesday as investors steel themselves for a high-stakes US jobs report at the end of the week while keeping tabs on China after fresh data stoked renewed worries over... Read more »
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Raymond Sees Surge in Global Inquiries Post-Hasina

Following the political shift in Bangladesh, Raymond, the renowned textile and clothing company, has reported a surge in inquiries from international businesses, according to the Times of India. The company sees this... Read more »
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Early Morning Rainfall Paralyzes Dhaka Traffic

Early morning rainfall in the capital has led to significant waterlogging in several areas, severely disrupting traffic flow. The downpour has left roads in Dhanmondi, Mirpur, Adabar, Kathalbagan, Shewrapara, Malibagh, West Tejturi... Read more »
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LPG price hiked, 12kg cylinder to cost Tk1,421

The price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has been further increased to Tk118.44 per kg from the previous price of Tk114.79 for September. The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) announced the new... Read more »

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DSE Perfomed Mixed

Dhaka Stock Market DSE, Bourse on the second working day of the week, 2nd September , ended with a mixed performance in Indices and hike in Turnover from the previous working session.... Read more »
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Former Speaker Shirin Steps Down Amid Legal Troubles

Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury, the Speaker of the recently dissolved parliament, has resigned from her position. She submitted her resignation letter to President Mohammad Shahabuddin on 2 September, according to sources at the... Read more »
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Rain and Thundershowers Expected Across Bangladesh: Met Office

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecasted light to moderate rainfall, with chances of moderately heavy showers, across all eight divisions of the country over the next 24 hours, starting from 9... Read more »
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Asian markets diverge as China woes offset US rate hopes

Asian markets were mixed Monday, with optimism over an expected US interest rate cut offset by worries over the Chinese economy following the release of more disappointing data. Figures on Friday showed... Read more »
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Ministries Spend 1.05% of ADP in July

In the first month of the fiscal year 2024-25, the government’s ministries and departments spent Tk2,922 crore from the Annual Development Programme (ADP) allocation. This expenditure accounts for just 1.05% of the... Read more »
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Former AL MP Haji Salim Detained

Former Awami League lawmaker Haji Salim, who represented the Dhaka-8 constituency, was detained on Sunday, 1 September, from the Bangshal area of the capital. A team from the Detective Branch (DB) of... Read more »