AFP, Shanghai : The Shanghai Stock Exchange was hit by an “abnormal slowdown” in transactions on Friday, saying it was probing the cause of an issue that sent jitters through investors as they rushed in to pick up stocks after China unveiled a string of economy-boosting measures. Equity markets in the city as well as Hong Kong and Shenzhen have rocketed this week in reaction to a raft of much-needed stimulus including help for the troubled property sector, interest rate...
Day: September 28, 2024
City Desk : Martyr Hamid’s family has been plunged into deep economic hardship forcing his physically challenged father to earn money for maintaining daily expenses through pulling rickshaw. Hamid,27, was killed in police firing when he joined a procession of the anti-discrimination student movement on August 5. He was lone earner of his family. Hamid, along with his wife Fatema Akter, used to live happily with his small amount of income in a rented dwelling in Ashulia, on the outskirts...
City Desk : Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places over a northern division; at a few places over the country’s north-central, south and south-eastern regions and at one or two places over north and two southern districts including Dhaka with moderately heavy falls at places over the country. “Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places over Rangpur...
City Desk : Sweden is providing USD 1.85 million, or Tk 22.2 crore, of vital humanitarian assistance through Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), Islamic Relief, Danish Refugee Council (DRC) and Action Against Hunger (AAH) to communities affected by the floods in eastern Bangladesh. The humanitarian support will be utilized to provide cash assistance to affected families, helping nearly 95,000 individuals access essential needs such as food, shelter, and livelihood opportunities, according to a press release, reports UNB. Additionally, 5,800 children will...
