- DGHS issues guidelines to curb HMPV spread
- Bangladesh urges India to avoid border provocations
- Hasina, Joy, 91 others sued over attempt to murder case
- Magisterial powers of armed forces extended for another 60 days
- Hearing Hasina's ‘story of development,’ it felt like we were living on Mars: Sarjis
- BDR carnage trial to be held at Dhaka Central Jail
- Iran launches drills to protect nuclear facilities
- Turkiye plans $20B investment in energy efficiency by 2030
- Hasina, Putul sued over corruption in plot allocation
- Expats send $73.66cr in remittances in 11 days of January
- Govt taking steps to alleviate public suffering from air pollution – Rizwana Hasan
- IEF demands cancellation of plan to increase gas prices
- Sylhet secures second BPL win with 8-run victory over Khulna
- 6 Bangladeshi scouters shine at Australian Scout Jamboree
- Living lagom: The Swedish art of life
- EU envoy Michael Miller meets Mirza Fakhrul
- China, Pakistan agree to 'upgrade' CPEC cooperation
- 5 press officials withdrawn from Bangladesh embassies
- Sudanese army claims capture of key eastern city
- Indian High Commissioner explains about construction of barbed wire fences on border
DSE sees sluggish trading at start of new year
The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) witnessed sluggish trading activity, leading to a decline in the benchmark index in the first week of the new year. Market sentiment has yet to rebound from its prolonged depressed state in the absence of any strong positive catalyst to revive investor confidence,...
DBA for disclosure of capital market frauds in last 15 years
DSE Brokers Association President Saiful Islam has emphasized on disclosure of frauds in capital market that has taken place during the Awami Leagues tenure. He on Thursday made the statement at a press conference on the current situation of capital market and future actions to curb its trading...
Meta to show eBay listings on Facebook Marketplace
Meta said Wednesday that it will allow some Facebook users to view eBay listings on its Marketplace service, as it tries out a possible way to resolve European Union charges of anticompetitive behavior that the bloc leveled on 2024. The social media company announced it is starting a test that...
Winter vegetable prices plunge sharply in Gaibandha market
The prices of winter vegetables in Gaibandha have fallen dramatically, bringing much-needed relief to consumers. Vegetables that were once priced as high as Tk 400 per kg, like green chillies, are now being sold for as little as Tk 30 per kg. Similarly, cauliflower, previously priced at Tk 120, is...
Business collapses in Kolkata New Market
Every year, during winter season, Christmas and New Year celebration, Kolkatas New Market square used to be bustling with Bangladeshi tourists, but the scenario is completely different this year. In absence of Bangladeshi tourists, there has been a decrease in business by about 70 percent for...
Adani Group says it lost nearly $55 billion since US graft charges
The Adani Group announced on Wednesday that it had incurred a massive loss of nearly $55 billion since U.S. corruption charges were filed against top officials, which the company denies, reads a the Hindu report. Indias Adani Group conglomerate said Wednesday it had suffered a staggering loss of...
FTC investigates Microsoft for anticompetitive practices targeting government contracts
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is investigating Microsoft for potential anticompetitive practices, with a focus on the cloud market. Lina Khan, the FTC chair, confirmed that the agency is looking into whether Microsofts actions may have unfairly impacted competition, including practices aimed...
DSEX drops 51 points as stocks plunge on large-cap weakness
Both of the countrys boursesDhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE)plunged on Sunday, primarily due to a decline in large-cap securities, reports BSS. DSEX, the prime index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), went down by 51.08 points or 0.98 percent to 5,146.50. Two other...
Dollar stagnates as market evaluates Trump policies and fed outlook; Bitcoin soars
The U.S. dollar stalled on Thursday as traders awaited further details on President-elect Donald Trumps proposed policies and speculated on the likelihood of less aggressive interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. At the same time, bitcoin surged toward $100,000, maintaining its strong rally...
Govt. to continue OMS to ensure food for all
The interim government will keep the food distribution continue under the Open Market Sale (OMS) to ensure food security of all people throughout the country, reports BSS. At the instruction of the interim government the food ministry has undertaken a three month action plan from August this...
EU fines Meta $840 million for 'abusive' practices on FB marketplace
The European Union has imposed a hefty fine of nearly 800 million euros ($840 million) on Meta, accusing the company of breaching antitrust rules by giving users of its Facebook platform automatic access to Facebook Marketplace, its classified ads service. The European Commission stated on Thursday...
Most companies see price drops in Stock market as DSEX hits 3-month low
Stocks in Dhaka saw a sharp decline last week, with the DSEX falling below 5,300 for the first time in three months as anxious investors sold off to prevent further portfolio losses. The market remained dominated by sellers throughout the week, extending its losing streak for the fourth...