SINGAPORE, Jan 16 (Reuters): Asia spot liquefied natural gas rose this week on the back of a colder weather outlook that spurred some demand, lifting prices to their highest levels in six weeks.The average LNG price for March delivery into...
LONDON, Jan 16 (Reuters): New York cocoa futures on the ICE exchange recovered on Friday from near two-year lows hit in the prior session as demand weakness was seen as already priced in following data from Asia.CocoaNew York cocoa rose...
Gold prices extended losses from the previous session on Friday, as stronger-than-expected US economic data and easing geopolitical tensions in Iran hampered bullion's bullish momentum, reports Reuters.Spot gold eased 0.1 per cent to $4,610.86 per ounce by 1217 GMT. However,...
BEIJING, Jan 16 (Reuters): Copper prices hit a one-week low on Friday on profit-taking after a rally led by speculative funds while demand from physical buyers in China was muted. Benchmark three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange was down...
LONDON, Jan 16 (Reuters): Oil prices rose slightly on Friday as supply risks remained in focus despite the receding likelihood of a US military strike against Iran.Brent crude gained 66 cents, or 1.04 per cent, to $64.42 a barrel by...
BEIJING, Jan 16 (UNB) : Canada, breaking with the U.S., has agreed to cut its 100% tariff on Chinese electric cars in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday.Carney made the announcement after...
Individual investors have been snapping up silver at such a pace it has turned into the most crowded commodity trade in the market, according to a report published on Thursday by Vanda Research, reports Reuters.Vanda calculated that in the last...
BEIJING, Jan 16 (AFP) : China's economy likely grew last year at its weakest rate in three decades, outside of the pandemic, according to an AFP survey of analysts ahead of official data on Monday.The world's second-largest economy struggled to...
NAZIMUDDIN SHYAMOL | 2026-01-17 00:00:00
CHATTAGRAM, Jan 16: Cargo handling operations at the outer anchorage of Chattogram port have been severely hampered due to an acute shortage of lighterage vessels, raising concerns over possible supply disruptions ahead of the holy month of Ramadan.The disruption has...
Goldman Sachs' fourth-quarter profit beat Wall Street expectations on Thursday, driven by a surge in dealmaking and trading, as it expressed optimism for investment banking in the year ahead, reports Reuters.A friendlier regulatory environment under US President Donald Trump, lower...
LONDON, Jan 16 (Reuters): Global stocks hovered near record peaks on Friday as international tensions simmered, and the dollar held near a six-week high as traders trimmed bets on Federal Reserve interest rate cuts.Safe-haven gold was little changed, while oil...
Investors are eyeing a rebound in the US biotech sector in 2026, as more companies are expected to go public amid a renewed deal-making appetite and a lower interest rate scenario, even as they come to terms with the political...
Global equity funds witnessed the largest weekly net purchase in 15 weeks in the week to January 14, as investors pushed world stocks close to record highs, extending momentum from last year and brushing aside concerns over the global economy...
FE REPORT | 2026-01-17 00:00:00
The benchmark equity index ended the week in negative territory, snapping a three-week winning streak as market sentiment turned cautious amid mounting concerns over the ongoing domestic gas crisis and escalating geopolitical tensions.Analysts pointed out that the market recovery, which...
Md Ruhin Hossain | 2026-01-17 00:00:00
In the rapidly evolving landscape of Bangladesh's economy, the banking sector stands as its backbone. However, as the industry shifts from traditional brick-and-mortar setups to a digital-first approach, a critical realization is dawning upon financial institutions: technology is the vehicle,...
Nilratan Halder | 2026-01-17 00:00:00
In his poem "Dui Bigha Jomi", poet Rabindranath presented a most realistic equation between a zamindar and his subjects of his time. Upen, a subject has only two bighas of land and the rest was sold to pay his debt....
Uncontrolled sand extraction is taking place at several points of the Padma River in Daulatpur and Bheramara upazilas of Kushtia. This illegal activity poses a serious threat to the environment as well as to the lives and livelihoods of local...
The persistently low wages of tea workers in Bangladesh cannot be explained simply by the "will of owners." They are rooted in a deeper economic structure shaped by historical exploitation, global market pressure and long-standing policy neglect.Tea production in Bangladesh...
Tanim Asjad | 2026-01-17 00:00:00
As the Hajj season approaches, registered pilgrims from Bangladesh are making preparations for pilgrimage. The government is providing information and taking necessary steps to facilitate the journey. This year, about 76,760 will perform Hajj in Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia...
Syed Muhammed Showaib | 2026-01-17 00:00:00
Most people who file income tax returns in Bangladesh do so with a sense of anxiety rather than confidence. They worry about audits, paperwork and arbitrary decisions even as they try to follow the rules. That unease is not irrational...
The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has reportedly dissolved the boards of five failed Sharia-based banks in the process of merger, appointed new administrators after removing their MDs and has been requested by the Financial Institutions Division to take legal actions against...
Md Rashel Hasan, Md Khorshed Alam and Mst Nurnaher Begum | 2026-01-17 00:00:00
The financial sector has undergone a profound transformation over the past few decades, mainly driven by rapid technological advancements. The most notable developments are the transition from traditional cash-based transactions to cashless or electronic payment systems. A cashless transaction refers...
Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Friday), according to the Met Office.Mild cold wave may sweep over the districts of Dinajpur, Panchagarh, Kurigram and Chuadanga.Light...
DU CORRESPONDENT | 2026-01-16 00:00:00
Professor Md. Maksudur Rahman Sarkar, chairman of the Department of Accounting at Dhaka University (DU), has resigned from his position as a member of the National Pay Commission-2025, citing the commission's failure to give due importance to the proposals concerning...
The 2026 Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examinations are scheduled to begin on Apr 21, with theoretical papers continuing until May 20, reports bdnews24.com. Each theory exam will run for three hours, from 10am to 01:00 pm. Practical exams will follow...
The government has promulgated 'Bangladesh Haor and Wetland Conservation Ordinance, 2026' as part of its tough stance to protect the country's ecological balance and conserve haors and wetlands.The new ordinance strengthens the Haor and Wetland Development Directorate and introduces tough...
CID arrested two Election Commission (EC) employees including Md Habibullah, 41, office assistant-cum-computer operator at the Gazaria Upazila Election Office in Munshiganj; and Md Alamin, 39, a data entry operator (outsourcing) at the EC's Dhaka office on charges of forging...
MUNIMA SULTANA | 2026-01-16 00:00:00
The Meghna River has ever been an important riverine route for goods transportation as well as an effective option for safe water supply; yet implementation of the master plan for its protection is yet to start due to a good...
The expulsion orders of two leaders of BNP have been withdrawn, reports BSS.BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi revealed this information in a press release issued on Thursday.BNP National Executive Committee member Abdul Khaleque and Brahmanbaria District...
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