However, turnover falls on weak investor sentiment

The DSEX  increased 20.93 points to 5,137.44 by 11:34am

US President Donald Trump slammed China’s halt of American soybean purchases as an “economically hostile act,” warning Tuesday that his country could in turn stop buying cooking oil from the world’s second-biggest economy.

Bangladesh must rethink how it finances its infrastructure. The current system is too weak to bear the weight of an aspiring middle-income nation. Highways, ports, power grids, water systems, health facilities, education, digital networks, business districts and technology hubs all demand massive investment if the country is to become a developed economy.

China has opened a new front in the epic maritime battle with the US: the capital market. Beijing matched Washington’s port fees but is targeting entities with American ownership. That might hit major firms with New York-traded stock. How the rules are enforced will matter, but China is showing it will defend its shipping dominance even at the risk of disrupting global trade.

Bida chief says

Cultivation of new potatoes also falls; experts blame govt’s poor planning, policy gaps

The situation would be aggravated by a 60 percent charge hike by the inland container depots

Bangladesh has made significant progress in ensuring food security over the past two decades. Key indicators such as foodgrain production, cropping intensity, and overall availability have improved notably. Poverty levels have fallen, and access to food has widened.

The long queues at OMS trucks depict a harsh reality as Bangladesh continues to struggle with high inflation

Bangladesh Bank to issue gazette soon on post-merger payout

Cultivation of new potatoes also falls; experts blame govt’s poor planning, policy gaps

Media reports claim a surge in counterfeit notes

However, the company announced a lower dividend for the period

Bangladesh now has 114 platinum-rated, 135 gold-rated, 15 silver-rated, and four certified factories

The DSEX declined 80.75 points to close at 5,116.51

A Bangladesh Bank report shows

The workers had also demonstrated on Tuesday, according to the officials.

Bangladesh currently exports nearly $1 billion worth of halal goods

The DSEX decreased 43.04 points to 5,154.22 by 12:20pm