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Dhaka, Friday


31 January 2025


China consumer prices hit five-month high, top forecasts

China consumer prices hit five-month high, top forecasts

Chinese consumer inflation rose more than expected in July to hit a five-month high, data showed Friday, providing some much-needed positive news on the world`s number-two economy

00:44 10 August 2024

Asian stocks track Wall St rally as US jobs data ease recession fears

Asian stocks track Wall St rally as US jobs data ease recession fears

Asian stocks rallied Friday as investors breathed a sigh of relief after US jobs data soothed concerns that the world`s top economy could tip into recession, bringing a painful week to a positive end

00:40 10 August 2024

BB Governor Abdur Rouf resigns

BB Governor Abdur Rouf resigns

Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Abdur Rouf Talukder has resigned from his post on personal ground

00:34 10 August 2024

Cabinet Division announces portfolios of interim government

Cabinet Division announces portfolios of interim government

The Cabinet Division has announced the portfolios of the members of the interim government that was sworn-in on Thursday night

00:20 10 August 2024

Nagad congratulates interim govt headed by Dr Yunus

Nagad congratulates interim govt headed by Dr Yunus

Nagad, the country`s leading mobile financial service provider, extends its heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Nobel laureate economist and globally acclaimed thinker, Dr. Muhammad Yunus, on his appointment as Chief Adviser of the interim government

01:50 9 August 2024

Dr Yunus-led interim govt sworn-in

Dr Yunus-led interim govt sworn-in

Nobel laureate Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus was sworn-in as the chief advisor of a 17-member interim government this evening

01:22 9 August 2024

’Star Wars’ star Daisy Ridley diagnosed with Graves’ disease

’Star Wars’ star Daisy Ridley diagnosed with Graves’ disease

British actor Daisy Ridley was diagnosed last year with Graves` disease, an autoimmune disorder affecting the thyroid, she revealed in a recent interview

01:17 9 August 2024

Modi greets Prof Yunus on becoming Chief Adviser

Modi greets Prof Yunus on becoming Chief Adviser

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday conveyed his best wishes to Professor Muhammad Yunus on the assumption of his new responsibilities as chief adviser of Bangladesh`s interim government

01:11 9 August 2024

Warner Bros. Discovery stock plunges on $10bl quarterly loss

Warner Bros. Discovery stock plunges on $10bl quarterly loss

Warner Bros. Discovery`s share price plunged more than 10 percent after-hours on Wednesday after it reported a quarterly loss of almost $10 billion

01:08 9 August 2024

Stocks turn lower again as nervous traders navigate volatility

Stocks turn lower again as nervous traders navigate volatility

Asian stocks resumed their losses Thursday after a sell-off on Wall Street in a sign that the volatility that has roiled markets this week still has some time to run as traders fret over the global economy

01:04 9 August 2024

Siemens profits up on software, infrastructure businesses

Siemens profits up on software, infrastructure businesses

Germany industrial giant Siemens said Thursday its profits rose sharply in the third quarter due to a strong performance from its software and infrastructure businesses, and confirmed its full-year outlook

01:01 9 August 2024

Stocks continue rally for third day

Stocks continue rally for third day

Stocks on Thursday also maintained a rally for the third consecutive day as investors continued their buying spree on large-cap issues amid optimism

00:59 9 August 2024

BGMEA holds meeting with general members on RMG industry

BGMEA holds meeting with general members on RMG industry

A meeting was held on Thursday between general members and leaders of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) to discuss the security of BGMEA and the overall situation of the garment industry

00:55 9 August 2024

Law enforcers to resist spreading fumes of anarchy: Chief Adviser

Law enforcers to resist spreading fumes of anarchy: Chief Adviser

Chief Adviser to the Interim Government Nobel Laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus is firm to prevent all sorts of bad elements spreading anarchy as he addressed his maiden speech soon after taking oath of the office as the head of the interim government at Bangabhaban on Thursday

00:50 9 August 2024

China notches steady export growth in July as imports surge

China notches steady export growth in July as imports surge

China`s exports grew slightly slower than expected in July while imports surged, official figures showed Wednesday, as the world`s second-largest economy charts an uneven recovery

00:05 8 August 2024

Interim govt to deal with resignations of BB officials: BB

Interim govt to deal with resignations of BB officials: BB

Bangladesh Bank (BB) spokesperson Mezbaul Haque on Wednesday said as Bangladesh Bank (BB) officials are appointed by the government, their resignations will be processed by the interim government after it is formed

23:41 7 August 2024

Bangladesh’s private sector will work hand in hand with interim govt: ICCB

Bangladesh’s private sector will work hand in hand with interim govt: ICCB

President of the International Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (ICCB) Mahbubur Rahman on Wednesday said Bangladesh`s private sector will work hand in hand with the interim government to rebuild the country`s economy

23:38 7 August 2024

DSE,CSE stocks extend gaining streak

DSE,CSE stocks extend gaining streak

Country`s both the bourses-- Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE)—on Wednesday witnessed an upward trend like earlier as investors continued their buying spree on large-cap issues amid optimism

23:34 7 August 2024

Interim govt. is expected to be sworn-in on Thursday: Army Chief

Interim govt. is expected to be sworn-in on Thursday: Army Chief

The country’s interim government is expected to be sworn in on Thursday evening with Nobel Laureate Professor Dr Mohammad Yunus as its head, Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman told a media briefing at Dhaka Cantonment in the capital

23:31 7 August 2024

Prof Yunus asks all to remain calm, refrain from violence

Prof Yunus asks all to remain calm, refrain from violence

Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus, who is set to become the chief adviser to the interim government, today appealed to all students, members of all political parties and non-political people of the country to stay calm and refrain from all kinds of violence

23:24 7 August 2024

Asian stocks extend recovery, yen weakens as some calm returns

Asian stocks extend recovery, yen weakens as some calm returns

Asian stocks rose again Wednesday as some stability returned after a volatile start to the week, though Tokyo saw more big swings and the yen weakened further as analysts warned more upheaval could be in store

14:47 7 August 2024

M Mainul Hasan appointed as new DMP commissioner

M Mainul Hasan appointed as new DMP commissioner

M Mainul Hasan, who was Deputy Inspector General of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), a specialized intelligence and investigation wing of the Bangladesh Police, has been appointed as the new commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP)

14:44 7 August 2024

M Mainul Islam appointed as new IGP

M Mainul Islam appointed as new IGP

M Mainul Islam has been appointed as the Inspector General of Police (IGP) of Bangladesh Police

14:40 7 August 2024

Pakistan expresses solidarity with Bangladeshi people

Pakistan expresses solidarity with Bangladeshi people

The Government and the people of Pakistan has expressed solidarity with the people of Bangladesh and hoped for a peaceful and swift return to normalcy in the country after a deadly student protest that led to the end of the rule of Sheikh Hasina

14:27 7 August 2024