First Russian diesel from Putin-Trump deal heading for US
The first Russian diesel bound for the US following a surprise agreement reached between Moscow and US President Donald Trump is aboard a tanker heading...
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BD eyes wider S. American market as exports reach $195m
Bangladesh’s exports to 11 South American markets reached $195.17 million in the first quarter of the current FY27, as the government stepped up efforts to...
BAJUS cuts gold prices again as global market slides
Gold prices have fallen for the third time in 10 days, with the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) cutting the price of 22-carat gold by Tk...
Fresh Milk Powder backs Int’l Chefs Day celebration
Fresh Instant Full Cream Milk Powder, a brand of Meghna Group of Industries (MGI), supported the International Chefs Day 2026 celebration as title sponsor, bringing...
IPDC Finance opens new branch in Rajshahi
IPDC Finance PLC, one of Bangladesh’s first private-sector financial institutions, has inaugurated a new branch in Rajshahi as part of its efforts to expand its...
Sonali Life, Nagad to expand digital insurance services
Sonali Life Insurance PLC and Nagad signed a strategic partnership agreement to expand digital insurance services in Bangladesh. The agreement was signed at the head...
Shops, shopping malls to close by 8pm again
The special extension of opening hours for shopping malls, markets and shops during the Durga Puja festival has ended. From Friday, the previous schedule has...
BB keeps website offline amid global cyber alert
The website of Bangladesh Bank (BB) remained offline on Friday, a day after the central bank took it down following a global cyber security alert....
Vegetables, fish price ease amid weak demand
Rising arrivals of early winter produce and weaker holiday demand are easing prices for vegetables and fish across Dhaka’s kitchen markets. The shift is reducing...
Most Crab and Kuchia exporters shut out as 15-16 traders dominate trade, allege peers
Most exporters of crab and Kuchia (swamp eel) in Bangladesh say they cannot do business in a market with strong potential. They allege that a...
Gold, silver prices drop
The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (Bajus) has reduced gold and silver prices in the domestic market, with the revised rates taking effect at 10am on Thursday...
Prime Bank partners with UCEP Bangladesh
Prime Bank has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with UCEP Bangladesh for a one-year corporate social responsibility (CSR) partnership to support vocational education for...