Stocks maintain gaining streak
Country`s both the bourses, Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) on Thursday also witnessed an upward trend like earlier as investors continued their buying spree on large-cap issues amid optimism00:07 3 May 2024
Full text of PM’s written speech at press conference
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina addressed a press conference at her official Ganabhaban residence here this morning on her official visit to Thailand on April 24-2916:30 2 May 2024
Yen jump sparks talk of second Japan intervention
The yen jumped over three percent against the dollar, sparking speculation Thursday that the Japanese government intervened for the second time this week to support the beleaguered currency12:32 2 May 2024
Yen slips after rallying on suspected intervention, stocks mixed
The yen weakened Thursday following another surge against the dollar that fuelled speculation Japanese authorities had intervened for a second time this week, after Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell warned interest rates would stay higher for longer12:29 2 May 2024
US Federal Reserve keeps interest rates at 23-year high
The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday held interest rates steady for a sixth straight meeting, keeping the level at a 23-year high to fight stubborn price increases12:26 2 May 2024
Bogota cuts ties with Israel over ’genocidal’ Gaza campaign
President Gustavo Petro said Wednesday Colombia will sever diplomatic ties with Israel, whose leader he described as "genocidal" in its war in Gaza12:23 2 May 2024
Walton extends tenure of ’Nonstop Millionaire’ campaign for 2 months
The country`s electronics giant Walton has extended the tenure of its `Nonstop Millionaire` campaign for two more months following a huge customer response and the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha12:19 2 May 2024
Police deployed on US campuses as protest unrest simmers
Police deployed a heavy presence on US university campuses Wednesday after forcibly clearing away some weeks-long protests against Israel`s war with Hamas12:03 2 May 2024
Microsoft announces $2.2bn AI, cloud investment in Malaysia: Statement
Microsoft said on Thursday pledged a $2.2 billion investment in artificial intelligence and cloud computing in Malaysia to help develop the country`s AI11:57 2 May 2024
Govt to enhance eco-friendly technologies in rice cultivation to cut GHG emissions: Saber
Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury unveiled plans to boost the adoption of eco-friendly technologies in rice cultivation aimed at curbing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions22:45 1 May 2024
PM asks industry owners to prioritise labourers’ welfare relinquishing lavishness
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday asked the mills and factories owners to pay special attention to the labourers` welfare cutting some luxury in their lives22:40 1 May 2024
Leverkusen looking for Roma revenge in Europa League last four
Bayer Leverkusen are gunning for revenge on Thursday when they travel to a second Europa League semi-final against Roma in as many years after yet another late escape kept their remarkable unbeaten run intact13:33 1 May 2024
Vinicius hits two as Real Madrid eye final after snatching draw at Bayern
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior scored a double, including an 83rd-minute equalising penalty, to snatch a 2-2 draw at Bayern Munich on Tuesday that puts the Spanish side in the driving seat for the return leg of the Champions League semi-final13:30 1 May 2024
IS claims gun attack killing six in Afghan mosque
The Islamic State group has claimed a gun attack on a minority Shiite mosque in western Afghanistan that killed six people on Monday13:25 1 May 2024
Blinken says US ’determined’ to get Israel-Hamas deal ’now’
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken renewed calls for Hamas to accept a ceasefire deal Wednesday as he started talks with Israel`s leadership13:22 1 May 2024
’Operation Madonna’: Rio readies for singer’s free mega-concert
Madonna`s long-awaited free concert on Rio de Janeiro`s Copacabana Beach has upended the neighborhood, with over a million fans expected -- but for retired resident Mario Renato Borges, it`s the least the singer deserves13:18 1 May 2024
US Fed likely to keep rates steady as hopes of early cuts fade
The US Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady for a sixth straight meeting Wednesday, with a summer start to cuts looking less likely owing to stubborn inflation13:09 1 May 2024
Weak yen boosts tourist wallets in Japan
Foreign tourists are flocking to Japan in record numbers and thanks to a sliding yen many are living like kings, splashing out on everything from kimonos to knives and slap-up meals13:06 1 May 2024
Starbucks points to weaker consumer as profit falls
Starbucks reported lower profits on falling sales on Tuesday as the coffee giant pointed to weakening consumer sentiment and lackluster conditions in China as factors behind an earnings miss13:03 1 May 2024
Amazon triples quarterly profit as cloud surges
E-commerce titan Amazon on Tuesday said profit in the first three months of 2024 tripled as its cloud, ads, and retail businesses thrived13:00 1 May 2024
Asian markets track Wall St down ahead of Fed decision
Asian stocks sank in holiday-thinned trade Wednesday, tracking a sharp sell-off on Wall Street after fresh US data dealt another blow to hopes the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this year12:51 1 May 2024
EU probes Facebook, Instagram over election disinformation worries
The EU on Tuesday launched an investigation into Meta`s Facebook and Instagram over concerns the platforms are failing to counter disinformation ahead of EU elections in June01:22 1 May 2024
Blinken demands ’no more delays’ by Hamas on truce deal
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken demanded Tuesday that Hamas accept a proposal for a Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages as the Palestinian militant group prepared its response01:18 1 May 2024
Northeastern, central parts of Bangladesh may witness heavy rainfall: BMD
The met office on Tuesday forecasted "heavy rainfall" at the beginning of first week of the next month when the entire country braced for more extreme heat as Bangladesh has witnessed the longest spell of heatwave setting up all-time record01:13 1 May 2024
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