SHANGHAI/HONG KONG Feb 6 (Reuters): China's sole silver futures fund slumped by its 10 per cent daily limit on Friday, its fifth straight session of decline, after a global selloff in precious metals wiped out significant investor gains.Global gold and...
LONDON, Feb 6 (Reuters): Oil prices held steady on Friday as investors awaited news from high-stakes talks between the United States and Iran that are taking place in Oman amid fears of another supply-disrupting Middle East conflict.Brent crude futures rose...
Gold prices gained on Friday, rebounding from a sharp selloff in the previous session, as global equities fell and US-Iran tensions lingered, while the CME Group raised margins on precious metals to counter risk, reports Reuters.Spot gold rose 2.3 per...
PARIS, Feb 6 (Reuters): World food prices fell for a fifth straight month in January, led by declines in dairy, sugar and meat products, the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization said on Friday.The FAO's food price index, which tracks...
DUBAI, Feb 6 (Reuters): Some UAE companies have pulled out of a major defence show taking place in Saudi Arabia, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters, the latest sign that a rift between the two Gulf...
Gold prices in Bangladesh were reduced by Tk 7,640 per bhori on Friday, following a fresh price revision announced by the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS).The association explained that the decision was taken in view of an overall assessment of the...
BUENOS AIRES, Feb 6 (Reuters): Argentina's inflation data has become a political flashpoint after the abrupt resignation this week of the head of the national statistics agency exposed tensions at the heart of President Javier Milei's economic strategy.Economy Minister Luis...
Bangladesh has secured encouraging business prospects at Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris Spring/Feb 2026, held on 2-4 February, with strong interest from international buyers in Bangladeshi apparel and textile products, reports BSS.According to information received from the 18 Export Promotion Bureau...
SINGAPORE, Feb 6 (Reuters): China used this week's Singapore Airshow to flex its military and aviation muscle, drawing heavy attention from regional delegations as Beijing sharpens its bid for influence in Southeast Asia. The U.S. military has demonstrated its power...
The Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) signed two separate Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) on Thursday at its headquarters, aiming to strengthen academic collaboration and capacity building in the insurance sector, says a press release.The first MoU was signed between...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2026-02-07 00:00:00
CHATTOGRAM, Feb 06: After a six-day halt, the operational activities at the Chittagong Port resumed on Friday as the workers suspended their strike for two days. As a result, the loading and unloading of goods and containers from ships at...
Global equity funds saw strong inflows led by Europe and Asia, underscoring a diversification push as investors sought to reduce exposure to volatile US technology shares and spread risk across other markets, reports Reuters.Global equity funds saw net investments of...
Midland Bank PLC held its Annual Business Conference 2026 of Branch, Sub-Branch, Agent Banking, Islami Banking, Retail Sales, Institutional Banking, SME, NRB, Cards and Treasury Business on Friday. Independent Director of the bank Riaz Ahmed Choudhury attended the conference as...
HONG KONG, Feb 6 (Reuters): Syngenta Group is targeting a Hong Kong listing that could raise as much as $10 billion, two sources said, setting the Swiss agrichemicals and seeds group on course for one of the world's biggest IPOs...
ISMAIL HOSSAIN | 2026-02-07 00:00:00
Grameenphone (GP), the country's largest mobile operator, saw its subscriber base shrink by about 0.85 million in December 2025, highlighting the growing tensions between regulatory intervention and persistent service quality issues that seem to be reshaping the telecom market.According to...
FE REPORT | 2026-02-07 00:00:00
The Financial Institutions Division (FID) has asked the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) to provide a list of Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB) employees allegedly involved in the manipulation of stock price of Fortune Shoes Ltd.This move follows an...
Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country until 6:00 pm today (Saturday). Mild cold wave is sweeping over the districts of Moulvibazar, Panchagarh, Rajshahi and Pabna and it may countinue. Temperature may remain nearly unchanged....
The government has appointed Justice Moyeenul Islam Chowdhury, a retired judge of the High Court Division, as the new chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), while four more commissioners have been also appointed to commission, reports BSS.The Legislative...
FE REPORT | 2026-02-07 00:00:00
A large cache of illegal arms, ammunition, narcotics and cash has been recovered in joint operations conducted by the army in the capital's North Badda and Dhalpur areas.The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) disclosed the information in a press release issued...
Bangladesh has taken a major step towards safer roads with the signing of a crucial agreement to train 60,000 vehicle drivers nationwide, aiming to reduce road fatalities and build a skilled transport workforce, reports UNB.A deal was signed at the...
National Press Club member and veteran journalist Zakaria Kajal passed away on Friday. He was 67, reports UNB.He breathed his last at around 3:30 pm while undergoing treatment at a hospital in the capital. He is survived by his wife,...
Dhaka, a city pulsating with vibrant life, holds within its heart a rich tapestry of history, woven into magnificent archaeological marvels. A journey through its old quarters is a captivating experience, transporting visitors back to eras of Mughal emperors, influential...
Chief Adviser's (CA) Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on Thursday said the interim government would hand over responsibility to the elected government as soon as possible following the national election, expressing optimism that the process would be completed by February 17...
As floodwaters repeatedly inundate homes in the haor basin and drought tightens its grip on the high Barind, survival for millions in rural Bangladesh has become an annual test of endurance, reports UNB.Climate change has turned once-predictable seasons into cycles...
BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman announced the party's manifesto for the 13th Parliamentary Election at a programme at a city hotel on Friday. — Focus Bangla
FE REPORT | 2026-02-07 00:00:00
Poultry, fish, lemon and cucumber prices witnessed a hike in the market last week, enhancing woes of the commoners.Broiler chicken prices increased to Tk 180-190 a kg, marking Tk 10 a kg hike. Sonali (Pakistani) chicken prices also rose to...
MAHMUDUL ISLAM | 2026-02-07 00:00:00
Northern Bangladesh usually sees the country’s lowest winter temperatures and thickest fog, reducing visibility to near zero and making train operations challenging. While GPS-based fog safety devices are used in neighbouring India, no such advanced technology is deployed in Bangladesh....
I G Chowdhury | 2026-02-07 00:00:00
In spite of all philosophical and technological advances, the world today is as divided as it was centuries ago. We look at some areas of this division.We are an impatient nation. In a traffic jam on highways, it is very...
Nilratan Halder | 2026-02-07 00:00:00
Is Bangladesh a nation of forgers? When such denigration comes from none other than the head of the government, one who is a recipient of the highest award on offer in the world, people cannot but look askance. In fact,...
Abdullah A Dewan | 2026-02-07 00:00:00
This note responds to Helal Uddin Ahmed's piece "Pitfalls of Trumpian tariffs" (P4, FE, January 30, 2026) by examining the analytical assumptions underlying the critique rather than the policy itself.The critique of Trumpian tariffs rests on a familiar and largely...
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