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Gold set for weekly loss as US-Iran tensions fuel rate-hike fears

2026-07-11 00:00:00

Gold edged lower on Friday and was set for a weekly loss, as rising crude oil prices and escalating US-Iran tensions fed concerns that the Federal Reserve may keep monetary policy tight for longer, reports Reuters.Spot gold fell 0.4 per...

51 years of Concord shaping a nation

2026-07-11 00:00:00

When a nation passes its Golden Jubilee, the natural corporate instinct is to look backward. But for Concord Group, crossing the 50-year mark is a catalyst for a new era. As the country's premier infrastructure and real estate pioneer steps...

ISLAMI BANK HOLDS CLIENTS' GET-TOGETHER

2026-07-11 00:00:00

Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC organised a clients' get-together at its Uttara Branch on Wednesday. Md. Altaf Hossain, Managing Director (Acting) of the bank, attended the programme as the chief guest. Md. Mahbub-A-Alam, Senior Executive Vice President & head of Dhaka...

ICSB signed MoU with the Deportment of Accounting, DU

2026-07-11 00:00:00

The Institute of Chartered Secretaries of Bangladesh (ICSB) and the Department of Accounting, University of Dhaka (DU), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Thursday at the Faculty of Business Studies, DU marking a significant milestone in strengthening collaboration between...

Oil heads for weekly gains as Middle East supply risks persist

2026-07-11 00:00:00

LONDON, July 10 (Reuters): Oil prices rose on Friday and were on track for weekly gains as renewed US-Iran fighting disrupted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, stoking concerns over supply disruptions.Brent futures were up 60 cents, or 0.8 per...

BCCI to review India's performance in England

2026-07-11 00:00:00

India's continued downward slide in England has evidently shaken the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), which has now confirmed that it will conduct a review of the team's performance in Ireland and England. "We will have a...

Australia's Big Bash League season-opener to be played in India

2026-07-11 00:00:00

SYDNEY, July 10 (Reuters) - The opening match of next season's Big Bash League (BBL) will take place in India in December, Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Friday, as tournament organisers look to tap into cricket's most lucrative...

Bangladesh fined for slow over-rate in second Zimbabwe ODI

2026-07-11 00:00:00

After the series defeat to Zimbabwe mainly owing to a poor batting show, Bangladesh have been slapped with a 10 percent fine on their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against the hosts in the second one-dayer, reports bdnews...

Mustafizur out for four weeks with hamstring, knee injuries

2026-07-11 00:00:00

Mustafizur Rahman has been ruled out for four weeks, including the remainder of Bangladesh's tour of Zimbabwe, after suffering a right hamstring strain during the opening ODI and will return to Bangladesh to continue his rehabilitation, according to an announcement...

Bangladesh look to avoid series whitewash against Zimbabwe

2026-07-11 00:00:00

Bangladesh will look to avoid a whitewash against Zimbabwe in their third ODI series on Saturday as they were unable to overcome batting struggles in Harare's conditions despite performing well at home last few months, report agencies.The Tigers were dismissed...

Gold prices raised by Tk 2,216 to Tk 224,182

FE REPORT | 2026-07-11 00:00:00

Bangladesh Jewellers' Association (BAJUS) has increased gold prices a day after a cut. The BAJUS Standing Committee on Pricing and Price Monitoring at a meeting on Friday revised the prices.The revised prices were announced in a notice signed by the...

UNIDO-led cleantech accelerator recognises 25 innovators advancing circular entrepreneurship

2026-07-11 00:00:00

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), in collaboration with the SME Foundation and the Department of Environment (DoE), recognized 25 promising cleantech innovators from across Bangladesh at the National Cleantech Award Ceremony and Innovation Showcase, held on Thursday at...

Italy reaffirms commitment to partnership in BD textile sector

2026-07-11 00:00:00

CHATTOGRAM: Italian Ambassador to Bangladesh Antonio Alessandro reaffirmed Italy's keen interest in expanding technology cooperation, investment and long-term industrial partnerships with Bangladesh's textile and apparel sector during the 'Italian Textile Technologies with B2B Meetings' workshop hosted by the Chittagong Chamber...

Land owners urged to pay taxes online

TALHA BIN HABIB | 2026-07-11 00:00:00

The land owners could pay their land development taxes from home through a designated government website.A high official of the Ministry of Land ( MoL) said that the ministry in a message urged the land owners to pay land tax...

Korean EPZ wins National First Prize for Plantation 2025 for outstanding environmental conservation

2026-07-11 00:00:00

In recognition of its unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability and exemplary contributions to afforestation, Korean EPZ (KEPZ) has been awarded the National First Prize for Plantation 2025, one of Bangladesh's highest national honours for environmental conservation, says a press release.The...

Cabinet clears key measures to boost investment, renewable energy, trade

2026-07-11 00:00:00

The Cabinet on Thursday approved in principle three major policy measures, the draft Invest Bangladesh Act, 2026, the National Renewable Energy Development Strategy (2026-2030) and the Import Policy Order, 2026-2029- aimed at improving the investment climate, expanding renewable energy and...

SK Hynix advisors win big fee windfall after modest SpaceX payday

2026-07-11 00:00:00

Global investment banks and brokerages leading SK Hynix's mega share sale earned nearly $260 million in fees, a boost for the industry which took in a relatively modest $500 million from SpaceX's record share sale last month, reports Reuters.The fees...

Global equity fund inflows surge to three-week high on AI optimism

2026-07-11 00:00:00

Global equity funds attracted their largest weekly inflow in three weeks in the week to July 8, as strong demand for AI-linked technology products and cooling expectations for Federal Reserve rate hikes boosted risk appetite, reports Reuters.Global equity funds drew...

Six individuals get Dwijen Sharma Poribesh Padak

FE REPORT | 2026-07-11 00:00:00

BRAC Bank, in collaboration with Tarupallab, on Friday awarded six individuals with Dwijen Sharma Poribesh Padak 2025 for their contributions to biodiversity conservation, environmental research, afforestation and ecological awareness in the country.Environment Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo was present as the...

DSEX tops 5,800 on reform optimism

FE REPORT | 2026-07-11 00:00:00

The benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) extended gains for a second week, surpassing 5,800-point mark for the first time in nearly two years, as investors responded positively to market-friendly fiscal measures and a series of reform initiatives.Market...

Eleven dead, 19 missing as Spain wildfire roars through village

2026-07-11 00:00:00

MADRID, July 10 (AFP): Eleven people were killed and 19 are missing after a wildfire tore through a Spanish village, with four victims who may have been British who were burned in their car, authorities said Friday.Authorities said many of...

376 Ukrainian drones, oil facilities destroyed, says Russia

2026-07-11 00:00:00

MOSCOW, July 10 (AFP): Russia said on Friday it destroyed 376 Ukrainian drones across the country overnight and that fires broke out at several oil facilities.Ukraine has beefed up its efforts in recent months to hinder Moscow's financial capabilities in...

East Asia braces for destructive typhoon as landslides kill 15 in Philippines

2026-07-11 00:00:00

MANILA, July 10 (BBC): Landslides triggered by one of the strongest storms in decades have killed at least 15 people in southern Philippines, as parts of East Asia brace themselves for the looming storm.Typhoon Bavi, which spans 1,000km (620 miles)...

Iran to respond against Israel if infrastructure attacked

2026-07-11 00:00:00

TEHRAN, July 10 (Arab News): Iran will respond to any attack against its infrastructure, including by striking Israel, the head of the country’s top security body said on Friday, after Tehran and Washington resumed fighting this week.“Any attack on infrastructure...

Pioneering treatment saves identical twins from rare pregnancy condition

2026-07-11 00:00:00

LONDON, July 10 (BBC): A pioneering procedure using high-powered sound waves has the potential to treat identical twins affected by a serious but rare condition during early pregnancy, a study has found.Blood flow between babies with twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS)...

Peru's president-elect seeks to restore Mexico ties

2026-07-11 00:00:00

LIMA, July 10 (AFP): Peru's president-elect said on Thursday she has "every intention" of restoring diplomatic relations with Mexico, which have been suspended since November.Peru broke off formal ties after Mexico granted asylum to former prime minister Betssy Chavez who...

Missile test showcases sensitive Chinese submarine capabilities key to nuclear deterrent

2026-07-11 00:00:00

HONG KONG, July 10 (Reuters): China's submarine-fired ballistic missile test into the southern Pacific on Monday gave its military leadership an opportunity to examine some of the most complex and sensitive operations of its evolving nuclear deterrent, analysts and diplomats...

Andy Burnham poised to become UK’s next PM

2026-07-11 00:00:00

LONDON, July 10 (Reuters): Andy Burnham is on the brink of becoming Britain's next prime minister after an overwhelming show of support from Labour lawmakers left him all but certain to replace Keir Starmer.Burnham said he had received nominations from...

Israel shared intelligence on alleged Iranian plot to kill Trump

2026-07-11 00:00:00

WASHINGTON, July 10 (Reuters): Israel has shared intelligence with the United States warning that Iran had recently devised a new plan to "assassinate" US President Donald Trump, CNN reports.The American broadcaster said the warning adds another layer of tension as...

One million women lose access to support amid aid cuts: UN

2026-07-11 00:00:00

GENEVA, July 10 (AFP): The United Nations (UN) warned Friday that at least one million women and girls had lost access to critical support due to dramatic cuts to foreign aid spending since January 2025.In a fresh report, the UN...