Gold edges lower but set for third weekly gain

Gold prices edged lower, while staying on track for a third straight weekly gain, as the market reassessed the chances of US interest rate cuts if the fragile US-Iran ceasefire holds reports Reuters.Spot gold was 0.2 per cent lower at...

Oil set for largest weekly loss in 10 months after ceasefire

LONDON, April 10 (Reuters): Oil prices were poised for their biggest weekly declines since last June despite Friday's modest gains on the back of fresh concerns over supplies from Saudi Arabia and flows through the Strait of Hormuz.Brent crude futures...

After oil, Venezuela opens up mining to private investors

CARACAS, April 10 (AFP): Venezuela on Thursday threw open the country's vast mineral reserves to private investment, less than three months after rolling back state control over the oil sector, in line with US demands.The South American country, which is...

ADB predicts slowing Asia growth as MidEast war takes toll

MANILA, April 10 (AFP): The Middle East war is expected to drag on Asia's economies over this year and next, the Asian Development Bank warned Friday, as it predicted growth to slow to 5.1 percent across the world's most populous...

Saudi Arabia says Iran attacks have affected oil production

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, April 10 (AFP): Saudi Arabia said on Thursday that the attacks carried out in recent weeks by Iran against the kingdom's energy infrastructure killed one person and impacted its oil production capacity.The attacks have targeted "infrastructure for...

Boro harvest begins in Sunamganj with high yield expectations

SUNAMGANJ, April 10 (BSS): The harvesting of Boro paddy has commenced across the haor regions of the district, with farmers expecting a successful harvest this season.According to the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE), Boro was cultivated on 2,23,511 hectares of...

Five ships with LNG, LPG due to arrive at Ctg port by Apr 15

CHATTOGRAM, Apr 10: Five ships carrying liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) are scheduled to arrive in Chittagong by April 15.These vessels are entering the sea limits in a steady flow to help maintain uninterrupted fuel supplies...

Prices of fishes, eggs, veggies soar

Prices of fish, eggs, and vegetables increased again last week, while the shortage of soybean oil continues in city markets. A visit to retail and wholesale markets in Dhaka on Friday showed that fish prices went up mainly due to...

US ETF assets under management to more than double to $25 trillion by 2030, says Citigroup

Assets under management for US exchange-traded funds could more than double to $25 trillion by the end of this decade, Citigroup said on Thursday, as investors seek the increasingly popular asset class for low-cost, diversified exposure across markets, reports Reuters.As...

Global equity fund inflows surge on Middle East ceasefire boost

Global equity fund inflows nearly doubled in the week through April 8 as a two-week Middle East ceasefire raised hopes of a resumption of shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, reports Reuters.Investors pumped a net $23.47 billion into global equity...

World shares gain before US-Iran talks

LONDON/SINGAPORE, April 10 (Reuters): Stocks advanced on Friday, with European markets gaining ground in early trading and Asian peers notching their best week in more than three years, as Israel sought talks with Lebanon, raising hopes for a break in...

Stocks edge up amid US-Iran ceasefire

The benchmark equity index posted a marginal gain this week, as investors remained cautious amid shifting developments surrounding the US-Iran ceasefire and broader tensions in the Middle East.Market sentiment moved closely with geopolitical headlines throughout the week, as investors reacted...

The final century

We survived the last century in spite of much apprehension. There have been two great wars, two market upheavals apart from the Vietnam war. Senator Goldwater wanted to defoliate Vietnam so that the guerrillas could not hide. It is now...

What makes CMC, Vellore special for medical services

With a population density of 4,621in Vellore City Municipal Corporation, the urban space is chaotic enough. But within the boundary of the Christian Medical College and Hospital, the discipline is enviable. Patients from Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka of the SAARC...

Free educational institutions from politics

The interim government's initiatives to ensure good governance in MPO-enlisted educational institutions were truly commendable. Specifically, setting a minimum educational qualification for the Chairman of the Governing Body or Managing Committee was a timely and positive step.We expected the current...

Rising cost of living: How students are coping

The cost of living in Bangladesh has been gradually increasing over the years, but for students, this effect is felt as a sharper and more immediate pain. With limited or no income, many are forced to reconsider how they study,...

Managing the crisis thru unity

Bangladesh is facing a major crisis due to the ongoing war in the Middle East, which has disrupted the oil supply chain and driven up prices. Despite temporary ceasefire, the oil shock will make the already vulnerable economic conditions more...

Of power, perversions and no consequences

History's most destructive rulers shared one defining characteristic before they were ever rulers at all. They were men who had learned, through a hundred quiet confirmations, that consequences did not apply to them. Nero stabbed unsuspecting Romans in taverns for...

Diplomatic push at highest level to defer graduation

Since Bangladesh met all three criteria, namely, per capita Gross National Income (GNI), the Human Asset Index (HAI) and the Economic and Environmental Vulnerability Index (EVI), required to qualify for graduation from the LDC category during the 2018 and 2021...

Relevance of a single VAT rate in BD

Much has been said about value added tax (VAT) reform in Bangladesh, and considerable work has also been undertaken so far. However, the ultimate result is that our tax-GDP ratio remains one of the lowest in the world. This demonstrates...

Israeli fire kills one in W Bank

RAMALLAH, Apr 09 (AFP): The Palestinian health ministry said on Thursday that Israeli forces fatally shot a Palestinian man in the occupied West Bank a day earlier, while the Israeli military said an off-duty soldier fired at a stone-thrower.The Ramallah-based...

Gunmen kill 60 in Nigeria

KANO, Apr 09 (AFP): Gunmen have killed at least 60 people across several remote villages in northwest Nigeria this week, local clergy and humanitarian groups said Wednesday, as the country battles a surge in insecurity in its Muslim-majority north.The attacks,...

India's Assam, Kerala, Puducherry go to polls

DISPUR, Apr 09 (bdnews24.com): Voting has begun across key Indian regions, with turnout gaining momentum in Assam while Kerala remains slightly behind in the current phase of elections.On Thursday, polling opened for high-stakes contests in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry, setting...

Nepal issues arrest warrant for ex-PM in graft probe

KATHMANDU, Apr 09 (AFP): Nepal has issued an arrest warrant for former prime minister Sher Bahadur Deuba for alleged corruption, officials said Thursday, making him the latest high-profile figure targeted under the new government.Deuba, 79, is abroad for medical treatment...

Israel will continue to strike Hezbollah: Netanyahu

JERUSALEM, Apr 09 (AFP): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that Israel would keep hitting Iran-backed Hezbollah "wherever necessary", the day after Israeli strikes pummelled Lebanon."We are continuing to strike Hezbollah with force, precision, and determination," Netanyahu said on...

Japan to host T20 World Cup qualifiers at new Asian Games cricket venue

TOKYO, Apr 09 (AFP): Japan's new cricket venue, built for this year's Asian Games, will host men's T20 internationals for the first time next month, said the International Cricket Council.Baseball-mad Japan has constructed a cricket stadium for the Asian Games,...

Prime Bank School Cricket starts today

Prime Bank National School Cricket 2025-2026 season has officially been launched on Thursday, aiming to further bolster grassroots cricket across the country, reports BSS.This year's edition features participation from more than 8,500 cricketers representing 350 schools across all 64 districts.A...

Tamim-led BCB takes several key decisions

Tamim Iqbal - led Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) started his first position at work by launching major changes which would enhance the operations of Bangladesh cricket, report agencies.Bangladesh women's cricket received a much-needed boost with the BCB increasing domestic match...

Mother turtle along with 114 eggs rescued from dog assault

COX'S BAZAR, Apr 09: A mother turtle has been rescued from an incident of dog assault on Inani beach in Ukhia upazila of Cox's Bazar district. At the same time, 114 eggs laid by the turtle were also recovered from...

Poultry farmers in a bind for sharp fall in egg prices

RAJSHAHI, Apr 09: Small and medium-scale poultry farmers in Rajshahi and its neighbouring districts have suffered a shuttering blow as egg prices have fallen sharply below production costs. Forced to sell eggs at significantly lower prices, many farmers are incurring...