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Iraq to recruit workers from Bangladesh

DHAKA, Oct 16 (BSS): The Iraqi government has expressed keen interest in recruiting workers from Bangladesh.The matter was discussed during a recent joint committee meeting between Bangladesh and Iraq, held at the Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment here on October 13 and 14.The discussions focused on enhancing cooperation...

US says India halves Russian oil imports, sources deny immediate cuts

India has halved its Russian oil imports, Reuters reported, citing a White House official, though Indian sources denied any immediate cut as U.S. President Donald Trump's administration presses New Delhi to scale back purchases.The White House told Reuters on Thursday that talks with an Indian delegation in Washington were "productive,"...

Gold set for best week in 17 years

Gold notched a new high above $4,300 an ounce on Friday and was poised for its best week in over 17 years, as signs of weakness in US regional banks, global trade frictions, and firming rate-cut bets drove investors to the safe-haven metal, reports Gulf Today.Spot gold rose 0.8% to...

'Advances in Nuclear Medicine in Bangladesh: A Journey of More than Four Decades'

Science and Technology Secretary Md. Anwar Hossain spoke at the seminar on 'Advances in Nuclear Medicine in Bangladesh: A Journey of More than Four Decades' held at the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission head office in the city on Thursday. BAEC Chairman Dr. Md. Mojibur Rahman presided over.

Malaysian palm oil futures ends lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Reuters): Malaysian palm oil futures ended lower on Friday, snapping a two-week rally, as weaker crude oil prices pressured the market.The benchmark palm oil contract for January delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange slid 6 ringgit, or 0.13%, to 4,514 ringgit ($1,068.66) a metric ton...

Startups to drive small-scale farmers' digitalisation

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the German Sparkassenstiftung for International Cooperation (DSIK) on Friday inaugurated the Innovatech 2.0 to offer digital solutions for farmers in Bangladesh.The organisations presented the 16 startups selected by the programme Innovatech 2.0 to offer digital solutions that address the needs of 17,000...

Bhomra land port upgraded to Customs House, ushering in boosted regional trade

SATKHIRA, Oct 17 (BSS): In a major policy shift poised to energize cross-border trade, the Bhomra land port in Satkhira has been officially elevated to the status of a "Customs House".The Finance Ministry confirmed the long-anticipated upgrade through a circular issued on October 14, signaling a new chapter in the...