Govt considering increasing Indian, Chinese investments in industrial sector: Titumir

Dr Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir, Prime Minister's Adviser on the ministries of Finance and Planning, said on Monday the government is considering increasing investments from India and China in Bangladesh's industrial sector, reports BSS.He said this while speaking to reporters after separate meetings with the High Commissioner of India to...

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ICSB ORGANISES 'ICSB ISLAMIC FESTIVAL-2026'

The Institute of Chartered Secretaries of Bangladesh (ICSB) in association with the Dhaka Regional Chapter (DRC) Sub-Committee organised 'ICSB Islamic Festival-2026' on the ICSB premises on Friday. This festival featured a variety of engaging activities, including Holy Quran recitation (Qirat), and Hamd/Naat/Islamic song for member's children. Syed Mahmud Hasan, Chairman...

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Oil prices fall amid attacks on Gulf export facilities

LONDON, Mar 16 (Reuters): Oil prices fell on Monday amid attacks on Gulf oil production and US President Donald Trump's call for global efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz.Brent crude futures were down 92 cents at $102.22 a barrel by 1248 GMT while US West Texas Intermediate crude was...

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Gold steady as conflict-driven inflation fears counter dollar softness

LONDON, Mar 16 (Reuters): Gold prices were little changed on Monday, as concerns that inflation stemming from the Middle East conflict could ?keep interest rates higher for longer outweighed support from a softer dollar and safe-haven demand.Spot gold held steady at $5,025.16 per ounce, by 09:22 a.m. ET (1322 GMT),...

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