Demand for Khulna's raw jute increases in India, Pakistan

KHULNA, Mar 5 (BSS): Demands for raw jute of Khulna's Daulatpur, the second-largest raw jute market in the country, increased in India and Pakistan.Previously, China was the largest importer of raw jute from this region.However, due to high demand from Indian and Pakistani jute mills, they are procuring raw jute...

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US Bangla to launch direct flights from Dhaka to Riyadh from Apr 21

US Bangla Airlines is going to launch direct flights from Dhaka to Riyadh from April 21, reports BSS.The private airlines will operate five weekly flights on this route using a 436-seater Airbus A330-300."The largest private aircraft operator has started selling ticket for Dhaka-Riyadh route from its all sales centers today,"...

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Oil drops for third day on OPEC+ output increase, Trump tariffs

NEW YORK, Mar 05 (Reuters): Oil prices declined for a third day on Wednesday, as investors worried about OPEC+ plans to proceed with output increases in April, and US President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico escalated trade tensions.Brent futures fell $1.47, or 2.1 per cent, to $69.57...

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