US suspends avocado imports from Mexican state after threats
AFP, Mexico City :The United States suspended avocado imports from the western Mexican state of Michoacan after a US inspector received phone threats, Mexican authorities...
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Tokyo stocks trade down more than 2pc on worries over Ukraine
AFP, Tokyo :Tokyo stocks traded down more than two percent in early trade Monday, as investors reduced risky bets after the White House warned of...
Hong Kong shares open lower
AFP, Hong Kong :Hong Kong stocks sank at the start of trade Monday following steep losses on Wall Street as traders grow increasingly concerned about...
US inflation data hits global stocks
Reuters :Major global stock indexes fell on Thursday under pressure from crucial US inflation data, falling technology shares and rising benchmark bond yields. US consumer...
Ukraine tension reins in euro, drives rush to safe-havens
Reuters :The dollar and safe-haven currencies held gains and riskier ones struggled for traction on Monday, with traders on edge about the prospect of war...
BB’s role in steering economic recovery appreciated
UNB, Dhaka :Economists and business insiders said the stimulus loans for the big and small businesses have worked like oxygen to face a crisis during...
IFIC Bank to sell its stake of Nepal BB at Tk 439cr
Business Desk :IFIC Bank is set to sell its entire holding of Nepal Bangladesh Bank to a Nepalese national at Tk 439 crore. Sarika Chaudhary,...
Ministry rejects Alesha Mart’s plea of transferring stuck money to its accounts
Business Desk :The Commerce Ministry has rejected Alesha Mart’s plea of transferring consumer money into its accounts, which has been stuck with payment gateways after...
Stocks fall after four days of rise
Business Desk :Stocks posted a marginal loss on Monday, snapping a four-day winning streak, as cautious investors opted for booking profit on quick-gaining issues.The market...
BD mission in London to form BAC
BSS, Dhaka :Bangladesh High Commission in London has decided to form a ‘Business Advisory Committee’ (BAC) to further increase British businesses here through seizing new...
Dhaka, Dubai in talks on seaport operations, direct shipping
Business Desk :Bangladesh is keen to establish a direct shipping line with the UAE, which will reduce the existing navigation time by two thirds and...