Business Report :Eminent economist Dr Masrur Reaz has expressed his unwillingness to become the chairman of the Bangladesh Securities Exchange...
Business Report : The capital market of Bangladesh experienced a vibrant week, fuelled by investor optimism following recent changes in government and a shift in the leadership of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC).Stock market analyst Professor Abu Ahmed emphasized the critical role of investor perception in driving market performance, noting that psychological factors have a significant impact on the market’s movements.The depression among investors before August 5 was largely due to the declining economic indicators, Professor Ahmed said....
AP : BMW was recalling more than 1.3 million vehicles in China that might have Takata airbag inflators following a...
Business Report : Two more readymade garment (RMG) factories of the country have achieved the recognition of the LEED certification...
AFP, Beijing : Youth unemployment in China ticked up to 17.1 percent in July, official figures showed, the highest level this year as the world’s second-largest economy faces mounting headwinds.China is battling soaring joblessness among young people, a heavily indebted property sector and intensifying trade issues with the West.Chinese Premier Li Qiang, who is responsible for economic policy, on Friday called for struggling companies to be “heard” and “their difficulties truly addressed”, according to the state news agency Xinhua.The unemployment...
Business Report :A group of employees and workers from various levels of Biman Bangladesh Airlines today confined several officials, demanding promotions, the payment of pandemic-related dues, and the resolution of other outstanding issues.The protesting employees also demanded the resignation of the national carrier’s top officials, including Managing Director Mohammad Jahidul Islam Bhuiyan, who is a bureaucrat and was an additional secretary to the Prime Minister’s Office.They also demand the resignation of Md Naoshad Hossain, chief financial officer (deputy secretary), and...
Business Report : Zahidul Islam Bhuiyan, the former managing director (MD) and former chief executive officer (CEO) of Biman Bangladesh...
BBC News : Harris draws on her McDonald’s job in economic plan speech Kamala Harris has called for millions of new-build homes and first-time buyer help, tax breaks for families and a ban on grocery “price-gouging” in her first speech focused on economic policy.The Democratic presidential nominee’s plans build on ideas from the Biden administration and aim at addressing voter concerns after a surge in prices since 2021.Many of the proposals would require action from Congress, where similar ideas have...
BBC News : Tesco A picture of the label on the box, reading: Plant Chef 2 Meat-free burgers with melting middle. Succulent and tangy with an American style mustard and gherkin meltTescoThe Food Standards Agency said the recall was a precautionary stepTesco is recalling its “melt in the middle” meat-free burgers because they might get too hot inside.The supermarket said there was a potential “burn risk” to customers when eating them.Anyone who has bought the vegan product – named Tesco...
AFP, Tokyo : Japan’s economy has rebounded, government data showed Thursday, in welcome news for its next prime minister following...
AFP, Jakarta : Indonesian President Joko Widodo hailed his economic track record on Friday in a final state of the nation address before he leaves office in October after a decade in power. Widodo, more popularly known as Jokowi, will be replaced by defence chief Prabowo Subianto after serving the maximum two terms, with more than three-quarters of Indonesians approving of his rule in recent opinion polls. He will leave office with an economic legacy of consistent growth of about...
AFP, USA : Kamala Harris is expected to take on companies unfairly jacking up prices as she sets out her...