S&P predicts three-pronged onslaught on Bangladesh economy
Bangladesh is increasingly exposed to global energy shocks as escalating conflict in the Middle East threatens to disrupt supply chains across Asia, S&P Global Ratings predicts and stresses fuel-sourcing diversification.In its latest report released on March 26, the agency warns that Asia-Pacific economies-heavily reliant on Middle-Eastern fuels-could face a severe...
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BD likely to get $250m from ADB soon as budgetary support
A sum of US$250 million may come soon from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to Bangladesh as budgetary support, officials say. An ADB mission has recently given the green signal to Bangladesh following a spot review of the needs, according to the officials. Under the Strengthening Social Resilience Programme (Sub-Programme-2),...
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Gold price falls by Tk 40,000 in a month
Gold prices in the local market have declined by approximately Tk 40,000 in a month due to weak demand in the international market, industry insiders have said.The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) on Friday adjusted the price downward by Tk 6,590 per bhori (11.664 grams), setting the latest price at Tk...
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Shipping lines imposing surcharges over fuel-price hike
Global container shipping lines begin raising freight rates to make up for higher fuel costs, with several operators also imposing additional surcharges, inflating cost of Bangladesh's international trade.Leading container carrier Ocean Network Express (ONE) has introduced an Emergency Fuel Surcharge (EFS) across major global trade routes, a move likely to...
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G-7 foreign ministers demand an end to attacks on civilians in Iran war
VAUX-DE-CERNAY, France, Mar 27 (Reuters): The foreign ministers of the G-7 group of nations called for an immediate stop to attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure in the Iran war.In a joint statement agreed on the second day of a G-7 meeting in France on Friday, the ministers said they...
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Prayer Timings _2026-03-28
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