Asian markets retreat after tech losses hobble Wall St
AFP : Asian markets mostly fell Friday following a broadly negative lead from Wall Street, where tech giants led a sell-off on profit-taking, while traders...
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Kaspersky denies hazard after ban by US Commerce Dept
AP : The cybersecurity firm Kaspersky denied Friday that it is a security threat after the U.S. Commerce Department banned the use of its software...
Japan inflation ticks up in May to 2.5pc
AFP : The pace of Japanese inflation accelerated in May partly due to higher energy bills, government data showed Friday, as analysts speculate on the...
Market index falls by 1056 points in a year
Gazi Anowar : The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) flagship index, the DSEX, is experiencing its worst session ever, hitting a 52-week low. Despite slight improvements...
Telecom sales cost more as SD, VAT increase
Business Report : The proposed budget for the fiscal year 2024-25 raises the supplementary duty (SD) and value-added tax (VAT) for the telecom sector, leading...
Dhaka Bank & SME Foundation to boost CMSME Business
Business Desk : Dhaka Bank PLC has teamed up with SME Foundation (SMEF) for providing loans to the Cottage, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (CMSMEs)...
EU sanctions target Russian gas for the first time
Reuters, Brussels : European Union countries agreed on a 14th package of sanctions against Russia over its war in Ukraine, diplomats said on Thursday, including...
BSRM targets 34pc market share
Business Report : Leading steel manufacturer BSRM targets local steel market to 34% from 23% now and cater to rising demands for steel products as...
Oxfam Bangladesh gets new head of communications
Business Desk : Md Sariful Islam, a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience, has recently joined Oxfam Bangladesh as its head of Influencing,...
Midland Bank celebrated 11th founding anniversary
Business Desk : Midland Bank PLC, a 4th generation Private Commercial Bank in the country, completed11thyear of its commercial operation on 20th June, 2024. On...
Stocks maintain gaining streak
Business Report : Country’s both the bourses, Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) on Thursday also witnessed an upward trend like earlier...