Most Gulf markets rebound; Saudi falls again

Major stock markets in the Gulf mostly rebounded on Sunday, after declining in the previous session, but falling oil prices continued to weigh on Saudi Arabia where the benchmark index extended losses. 
22 August 2021, 18:00 PM

Singer offers 15pc discount on ACs

Singer recently started offering a 15 per cent discount on its green inverter, inverter, standard, low voltage and cassette type air conditioners. 
22 August 2021, 18:00 PM

Algeria posts GDP growth of 2.3pc in Q1

Algeria’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew 2.3 per cent in the first quarter of this year helped by a better performance from the energy sector, official data showed on Saturday, after a 3.9 per cent contraction a year earlier.
22 August 2021, 18:00 PM

Political conflict mars economy in Brazil: minister

Brazil’s Economy Minister Paulo Guedes said on Friday that political conflict is contaminating the economy and overshadowing positive news on economic growth and the prospect of a much smaller primary budget deficit next year.
22 August 2021, 18:00 PM

Court asks PBI to investigate cases against Barishal UNO, OC

A court in Barishal asked the Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) to investigate the two cases filed against Barisal Sadar Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Munibur Rahman, two police officials and five others on charge of firing gunshots on the officers and employees of Barishal City Corporation on August 18.
22 August 2021, 13:23 PM

DBL Group to invest $650m in Sreehatta Economic Zone

DBL group is going to invest $650 million (Tk5500 crore) to establish 10 factories to manufacture textiles, ceramic and sanitary items at Sreehatta Economic Zone in Moulvibazar.
22 August 2021, 13:20 PM

We don't want Afghan militants in Russia: Putin

President Vladimir Putin on Sunday rejected the idea of sending people evacuation from Afghanistan to countries near Russia, saying he did not want "militants showing up here under cover of refugees", Russian news agencies reported.
22 August 2021, 13:01 PM

Walton partners with e-commerce platform Walcart

Walton Hi-Tech Industries has become an exclusive partner of Walcart, an upcoming e-commerce platform that will enable customers to easily purchase Walton brand products and get necessary support.
22 August 2021, 12:51 PM

Islami Bank launches Shari’ah based dual currency cards

Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL) has launched Shari’ah based dual currency Mastercard Titanium, gold debit, world and gold credit and prepaid cards in Bangladesh.
22 August 2021, 12:50 PM

‘CAA was necessary’, says Modi’s cabinet member as India evacuates people from Afghanistan

Amidst the ongoing evacuation of its nationals and Hindus and Sikhs from Afghanistan post-Taliban takeover, a senior member of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s cabinet today said this was why India enacted the Citizenship Amendment Act.
22 August 2021, 12:14 PM

Dengue infections: 1 dead, 291 hospitalised in a day

One more dengue patient died of dengue fever in the last 24 hours till 8:00 am today. In the meantime, at least 291 more dengue patients were hospitalized, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS)
22 August 2021, 11:41 AM

Probe body formed over pregnant woman being allegedly kicked at Bogura hospital

The Bogura Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College Hospital (SZMCH) administration have formed a four-member probe body today to look into last night’s incident at the hospital's gynecology department.
22 August 2021, 11:28 AM

At last waste workers removed Garbage

Residents of Barishal City Corporation areas are in a bind as garbage is piling up. The city corporation’s waste workers are threatening to continue work abstention if cases filed against them are not withdrawn.
22 August 2021, 11:11 AM

Four Indian fishermen arrested in Satkhira

Four Indian fishermen were arrested early today after their trawler -- carrying 50 kg of fish, fishing nets, and equipment -- was seized by members of the Satkhira Range forest department in the western Sundarbans.
22 August 2021, 10:30 AM

HC questions govt 'inaction and apathy' to protect students from bullying

The High Court questioned the "inaction and apathy" of authorities concerned to take preventive measures and protect students from bullying at their institutions.
22 August 2021, 10:19 AM

IFAD Autos to acquire 40% of IFAD Multi Products at Tk 80 crore

The board of directors of IFAD Autos has decided to invest Tk 80 crore to acquire 40 per cent shares of IFAD Multi Products Ltd.
22 August 2021, 10:19 AM

Buoyant Dhaka stocks surge past 6,800 points

The Dhaka stocks surged over 6,800 points level today with the help of more than 1 per cent jump in the first trading day of the week thanks to the increased participation of buoyant investors.
22 August 2021, 09:40 AM

Yarn price fixed at $4.20 per kg

The spinners and garment manufacturers have fixed the price of 30-carded yarn at the highest $4.20 per kg for the local markets.
22 August 2021, 09:27 AM

"Hasina: A Daughter’s Tale" inspires women to remain unstoppable

Sweta, a 27-year old movie lover from Kolkata, never misses biopics or autobiographies on the female changemakers.
22 August 2021, 09:24 AM

Pori Moni seeks bail in drugs case

Film actress Pori Moni filed a bail petition today with a Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge's Court challenging the lower court's rejection in a case filed under the Narcotics Control Act.
22 August 2021, 09:20 AM