No plan to raise edible oil prices immediately: Commerce Minister
No plan to raise edible oil prices immediately: Commerce Minister

Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Sunday said there is no immediate plan to increase edible oil prices, stressing the governments focus on maintaining price stability. People are already concerned due to global conflicts and uncertainties. Our priority is to ensure that essential...

Inflation falls despite rising commodity prices
Inflation falls despite rising commodity prices

After rising for four consecutive months, inflation eased slightly in March. According to official statistics, overall inflation fell to 8.71 percent in March from 9.13 percent in February. However, the situation in the market presents a different picture, as the continued rise in commodity prices...

Market syndicates behind abnormal price hikes hurting consumers: CAB
Market syndicates behind abnormal price hikes hurting consumers: CAB

Speakers at a protest rally on Sunday expressed concern over the spread of adulterated products and abnormal price hikes of essential commodities, saying these have made life increasingly difficult for ordinary consumers. The rally and protest meeting were organised by the Consumers Association...

‘1 taka profit shop’ idea brings Ramadan relief to shoppers
‘1 taka profit shop’ idea brings Ramadan relief to shoppers

As Ramadan begins, soaring prices of essential commodities have placed significant strain on low- and middle-income families. Amid widespread complaints of unusual price hikes, a local business in Setabganj town under Bochaganj upazila of Dinajpur has stepped forward with a humanitarian initiative....

Modi extends invitation to Tarique, family for India visit
Modi extends invitation to Tarique, family for India visit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited his Bangladeshi counterpart Tarique Rahman, along with his wife Zubaida Rahman and their daughter Zaima Rahman, to visit India at a mutually convenient time. A warm welcome awaits you in India, Modi wrote in a letter sent to Tarique on Monday,...

TCB launches nationwide Ramadan essentials sale via 450 trucks
TCB launches nationwide Ramadan essentials sale via 450 trucks

The Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) has launched a nationwide sale of essential commodities marking the holy month of Ramadan, deploying 450 mobile trucks across the country. According to a press release issued today, the special initiative has been undertaken in line with government...

Asian stocks mostly higher as Japan’s post-election rally boosts markets
Asian stocks mostly higher as Japan’s post-election rally boosts markets

Asian stock markets mostly advanced on Tuesday, led by strong gains in Japan as investor sentiment improved following a landmark election victory, reports AP. Japans benchmark Nikkei 225 surged 2.6 percent to a record 57,821.58, extending a rally that began Monday. Markets have climbed sharply...

FBCCI Discussion: Traders urge action against extortion to keep Ramadan market stable
FBCCI Discussion: Traders urge action against extortion to keep Ramadan market stable

The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) on Monday held a meeting with traders and stakeholders to review the import, storage, supply and pricing of essential commodities ahead of Ramadan. At the meeting, held at the FBCCI office in Motijheel, leaders of retail and...

Gold, silver slide as Trump’s Fed pick soothes investors
Gold, silver slide as Trump’s Fed pick soothes investors

Gold and silver prices plunged on Friday as investors drew reassurance from US President Donald Trumps choice to succeed Jerome Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve, easing concerns over the central banks independence. European stock markets ended the week higher, while Wall Street edged modestly...