Dhaka, Friday, Aug 28, 2026
-1768234113.webp "Gold hits record high in Bangladesh as prices jump Tk4,199 per bhori")
Gold prices in Bangladesh soared to an all-time high as the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) raised the price of gold by Tk4,199 per bhori, effective from Tuesday morning.Under the new rate, t...
The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) has completed the annual rebalancing of the DSE Bangladesh Broad Index (DSEX), the semi-annual rebalancing of the DSE Bangladesh 30 Index (DS30), and the annual rebalanc...
Bangladesh Bank has extended significant policy support to stabilise the supply of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and ease import-related constraints by allowing importers to avail credit facilities fo...
Bangladesh’s stock market saw a mild downturn in the first half of trading on Monday, with indices at both the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) slipping amid mixed in...
-1768198891.webp "Law and Order Yet to Improve, Says Mirza Fakhrul")
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday alleged that the country’s overall law and order situation has yet to see any improvement, though he expressed hope that the problems would...
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that Washington is evaluating “strong options” in response to ongoing protests in Iran, including potential military action.“We’re looking at it very serious...
At least 109 members of Iran’s security forces have been killed during ongoing nationwide protests, according to state and semi-official media, as violence escalates and authorities issue stern warnin...
-1768140535.webp "Referendum to decide what future Bangladesh will look like: Ali Riaz")
Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser Prof Ali Riaz on Sunday said the upcoming referendum will determine what kind of Bangladesh the nation chooses for its future.He made the remarks while addressin...
Bangladesh’s Commerce Adviser Sk Bashiruddin has said the recent Indian Premier League (IPL) controversy will have no impact on the country’s business and trade relations.Speaking after a meeting at t...
-1768133229.webp "Ex-Swechchhasebak Dal leader gunned down over business dispute: DMP")
Former Secretary of the Dhaka North unit of Swechchhasebak Dal, Azizur Rahman Musabbir, was shot dead in Karwan Bazar over a business-related dispute.Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Detective Branch (...
Trading at both the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) ended on a bearish note on Monday as key indices suffered sharp losses, with most stocks closing lower and turnov...
-1768132952.webp "Govt not favouring any party ahead of election: Press Secretary")
The Interim Government is not providing any extra advantages to any political party ahead of the 13th National Parliament elections, the Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser, Shafiqul Alam, has stated...
Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (BTCL) has announced a major upgrade to all its existing internet packages, increasing speeds by up to three times while keeping monthly charges unchanged...
Trading at both the Dhaka and Chattogram stock markets began the week on a bearish note on Sunday, with key indices falling in the first hour amid broad-based sell-offs.During the first hour of tradin...
Despite multifaceted challenges, the BNP wants to build a new dimension of relations with India, party Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman told Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma during a...
-1768060685.webp "Gold price raised by Tk1,050 per bhori in Bangladesh")
The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) has decided to raise the price of gold in the local market by Tk1,050 per bhori, effective from Sunday morning.In a statement issued on Saturday night, BAJ...
Bangladesh’s stock market posted a positive start to 2026, with key indices advancing on both the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) during the first five trading sessi...
A severe gas crisis triggered by low pressure in Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution PLC’s network has disrupted daily life across much of the capital, forcing residents to seek costly and inconve...
Independent candidate Tasnim Jara has regained the validity of her nomination for the Dhaka-9 constituency in the 13th national parliamentary election after her appeal was accepted by the Election Com...
National Security Adviser (NSA) Dr Khalilur Rahman on Thursday held separate meetings with senior US officials at the State Department, focusing on Bangladesh’s upcoming general election, bilateral tr...