Experts urge greater awareness to promote iodised salt use
World Iodine Day 2024 was observed in the country and around the globe on Monday to raise public awareness about iodine deficiency, a significant public health issue, says a statement.To mark the day, Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC), in collaboration with development partners Nutrition International (NI) and Global...
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Oil prices regain some ground-
LONDON, Oct 21 (Reuters): Oil prices rose on Monday, recouping some of last week's more than 7 per cent decline on worries about demand in China, the world's top oil importer, and easing concerns about potential supply disruptions in the Middle East.Brent crude futures were up $1.10, or 1.51 per...
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India to launch coal exchange
India is planning to establish a coal exchange which will aim to stabilise prices of the fuel and improve its availability, the country's coal minister G. Kishan Reddy said at an industry event on Monday, reports Reuters."Last week we took a briefing on setting up coal exchange," Minister added but...
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Wheat up after deep losses
SINGAPORE/HAMBURG, Oct 21 (Reuters): Chicago wheat rose on Monday, with bargain buying supporting after prices fell almost 3 per cent on Friday on expectations of improved weather in key growing areas.Soybeans and corn rose, recouping some of Friday's losses."It is combination of two factors which pressured prices. There is improved...
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