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Stocks witness strong resurgence

Stocks on Wednesday witnessed a strong resurgence as the announcement of a two-week ceasefire deal between Iran and the USA sparked optimism across the trading...

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Bangladesh, UK agree to reactivate trade, investment dialogue

Bangladesh and the United Kingdom (UK) on Wednesday reached a consensus to reactivate the bilateral Trade and Investment Dialogue, aiming to further consolidate economic ties...

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Gold price soar Tk 6,590 per bhori in BD market

Gold price soar Tk6,590 per bhori in Bangladesh marketGold prices in Bangladesh surged sharply on Wednesday, with 22-carat gold rising by Tk 6,590 per bhori....

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BD needs urgent reforms to restore macro stability, growth : WB

Bangladesh’s economy faces significant challenges with slowing growth and rising poverty for three consecutive years, persistent inflation, stressed banking sector, weak revenue mobilization, and subdued...

THAKURGAON: Sadar Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Khairul Islam distributes “Special Agricultural Fuel Cards” among farmers has officially begun in Thakurgaon on Wednesday, aiming to ensure uninterrupted agricultural activities amid concerns over fuel availability.

SATKHIRA: A mobile court in a drive at Sultanpur Boro Bazar in the district town by a joint team comprising the district administration, RAB, Bangladesh Army and the Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection fines two establishments TK 25,000 in total for illegally hoarding edible oil.

MIRZAPUR (TANGAIL): Diesel, petrol, and octane are unavailable at several filling stations on both sides of the Dhaka-Tangail-Jamuna Bridge highway, forcing pump owners to shut down their stations. The photo was taken at the Mirzapur Trade International Filling Station on Wednesday.

NARAYANGANJ: The Consumers Association of Bangladesh (CAB) forms a human chain in front of the Narayanganj Press Club on Wednesday protesting artificial shortages and overpricing of edible oil, demanding strict price enforcement, action against syndicates, and use of food-grade containers.

CHATTOGRAM: Executive Magistrate of District Administration Sakib Shahrear in assistance with officials from BSTI and RAB-7 conducts a raid on Wednesday and seizes 1042 liters of edible oil which were allegedly being packaged and attempted to sell out illegally in the market.

SHERPUR (BOGURA): Golam Mohammad Siraj, MP hands over free seeds, chemical fertilisers, and onion preservation air-flow machines among small and marginal farmers under the agricultural incentive programme for the Kharip-1 season of FY 2025-26 held in Sherpur (Bogura) on Wednesday.