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Bangladesh Jewelry Association (BAJUS) announces to reduce gold price again in the country. As per the announced new rate, per bhori (11.666 gm) of 22 karat gold prices is now Tk2 lakh, 20,858. In this account, the gold ornament’s prices including VAT has been highest reduction is Tk 3, 324 per bh

The EU imported denim worth 2,956.21 million Euro in January–August 2026, down 4.40% from €3,092.27m a year earlier. August was different. Imports that month rose 11.23% to €430.16m, the first clear sign of a pickup in this period. Bangladesh remains the largest supplier. It shipped €869.13m in t

The Spain Bangladesh Expo 2026, an international trade exhibition aimed at strengthening bilateral trade relations between Bangladesh and Spain, creating new investment opportunities, expanding industrial and technological cooperation, and establishing long-term economic partnerships between the bus

Civil society and workers’ representatives have called for fair wages, safe and decent working conditions, and the protection of labour rights to ensure the sustainable development and global competitiveness of Bangladesh’s garment industry. A roundtable dialogue was organised by Nari Unnayan Shakt

Global crude oil prices surged to a six-month high as investor anxieties mounted over potential US military strikes against Iran in the coming weeks alongside escalating regional conflict in the Middle East. Brent crude futures rose by 3.1 percent (+$3.55) to settle at $116.72 per barrel on Friday—

The government has planned to introduce a 30-day deadline for processing applications to repatriate profits from lawful foreign investments, alongside a series of financial reforms aimed at reducing business costs and strengthening investor confidence. The proposed measures, outlined in a budget do

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has disbursed Taka 11,959.82 crore under its Taka 60,000 crore stimulus package as of October 15, while another Taka 2,559.97 crore remained under processing, according to the central bank's latest progress report. The total financial progress under the package, comprising 15 s

Gold prices are being up and down almost every day simultaneously with the world markets. In such, the gold is being sold in the local market as per the latest stipulated price on Thursday (15 October). According to the latest prices, the price of the 22 karat gold has been stipulated at Tk2,28

Nearly three decades after its establishment, the BSCIC Industrial Estate in Baburhat of Chandpur Sadar has yet to see significant development, with several factories remaining closed. Established in 1998 following the launch of the initiative in 1987, the 10-acre industrial estate stands beside Ch

Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) traders have called off their planned two-day nationwide strike scheduled for Thursday and Friday (October 15–16). Selim Khan, president of the LPG Traders Cooperative Association, announced the decision on Wednesday (14 October) following a high-level meeting at the S

As part of its commitment towards environmental sustainability, BYD Bangladesh has planted trees at Sunvalley Grand Circle in Dhaka, in collaboration with the Sunvalley Community. The tree plantation drive was held on Saturday (10 October) from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, marking the conclusion of its month

Prices of essential commodities have risen in the capital’s kitchen markets over the past week, with green chilies, tomatoes, chicken, eggs, fish and several vegetables becoming more expensive. The price hike was observed during visits to kitchen markets in Hatirpool, Palashi and Fakirapool areas o

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday (8 October) sought DP World’s investment in free trade zones and rail-based inland container depots in Bangladesh as he discussed expanding trade, investment and logistics cooperation with the UAE-based global port operator. A delegation, led by DP World Ch

Bangladesh has signed a major Public-Private Partnership (PPP) agreement with Dubai-based global port operator DP World to modernise, manage, and operate the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) at Chittagong Port under a 15-year operational concession. The agreement was signed on Thursday at Inves