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DHAKA: Gold prices in Bangladesh have been raised again after an increase in the local price of pure gold, with the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) adding Tk1,108 to the price of each bhori. Under the revised rates, the price of 22-carat gold, including value-added tax, has risen to Tk235,146 per bhori, equivalent to 11.664 grams. BAJUS announced the new prices in a notice issued on Tuesday morning, with the revised rates taking effect from 10 a.m. the same day. Local bullion prices cited BAJUS said the latest adjustment was prompted by an increase in the price of pure gold, locally known as “tezaabi” gold. The association said it had reviewed overall market conditions before setting the new rates. The latest increase follows another adjustment made on Aug. 8, when BAJUS raised the price of 22-carat gold by Tk4,374 per bhori to Tk234,038. The latest move therefore takes the benchmark 22-carat gold price above Tk235,000 per bhori in the domestic market. 101 price adjustments t...

DHAKA: Bangladesh’s main stock market swung sharply on Wednesday, with an early rally giving way to broad-based selling in the final hour, pushing all major Dhaka Stock Exchange indexes into negative territory while turnover also declined. The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) opened strongly, with prices rising across most listed shares and units. The benchmark DSEX index gained as much as 40 points during the early part of the session before the market reversed direction. The shift became increasingly evident around 12:30 p.m., as a growing number of securities moved from the gainers’ list to the decliners’ list. Selling intensified during the final hour, leaving most issues lower by the close. Most securities end lower At the end of trading, 119 listed issues on the DSE recorded price gains, while 231 declined and 35 remained unchanged. The broad decline pushed the benchmark DSEX down 6 points from the previous session to 5,897. The DSE-30 index, which tracks 30 major companies, fell 4 po...

DHAKA, Aug. 10, 2026 — Bangladesh has identified 3,112 Indian nationals whose visas expired some time ago but who are still staying in the country, according to officials familiar with the matter, as authorities step up efforts to identify foreign nationals living and working without valid immigration documents. The Special Branch of Bangladesh Police has recently instructed those whose visas have expired to either renew their visas through the proper legal process or leave the country, officials said. Bangladesh currently has about 18,453 Indian nationals living legally in the country, according to Special Branch data cited by officials. Some of those whose visas have expired are employed in sectors including garments, textiles, telecommunications, information technology, power generation, engineering, education and other private-sector businesses. Authorities seek to verify foreign workers Police officials say they are checking the immigration status of foreign nationals across Dhak...

ওয়াশিংটন-টোকিওর যৌথ মুদ্রা হস্তক্ষেপের পেছনের অর্থনৈতিক বাস্তবতা বিশ্বের অন্যতম গুরুত্বপূর্ণ মুদ্রা জাপানি ইয়েনের দীর্ঘমেয়াদি দুর্বলতা ঠেকাতে যুক্তরাষ্ট্র ও জাপান সম্প্রতি এক বিরল যৌথ মুদ্রা হস্তক্ষেপ ( Coordinated Currency Intervention) পরিচালনা করেছে। সাধারণত একটি দেশ অন্য দেশের মুদ্রার মান রক্ষায় সরাসরি অংশ নেয় না। তবে আন্তর্জাতিক আর্থিক বাজারে ইয়েনের বিশেষ গুরুত্ব এবং বৈশ্বিক অর্থনীতিতে সম্ভাব্য অস্থিরতার আশঙ্কাই এবার ওয়াশিংটনকে টোকিওর পাশে দাঁড়াতে উদ্বুদ্ধ করেছে। অর্থনীতিবিদদের মতে , এই পদক্ষেপের লক্ষ্য শুধু জাপানের মুদ্রাকে স্থিতিশীল করা নয় ; বরং বৈশ্বিক আর্থিক বাজারে সম্ভাব্য অস্থিরতা এবং মার্কিন অর্থনীতির ওপর এর নেতিবাচক প্রভাবও প্রতিরোধ করা। কী ঘটেছে ? সম্প্রতি মার্কিন ডলারের বিপরীতে জাপানি ইয়েনের বিনিময় হার ১৬৩-এ নেমে যায় , যা ১৯৮৬ সালের পর সর্বনিম্ন পর্যায়। এই পরিস্থিতিতে ৩১ জুলাই যুক্তরাষ্ট্রের ট্রেজারি বিভাগ এবং জাপানের অর্থনৈতিক কর্তৃপক্ষ সমন্বিতভাবে বাজারে হস্তক্ষেপ শুরু করে। এই পদক্ষেপের অংশ হিসেবে যুক্তরাষ্ট্র ইউরো বিক্রি করে ইয়েন ক্রয় কর...

Sydney, August 3 Australian equities started the week on a positive note as improving sentiment over potential diplomatic progress involving Iran and easing tensions in the Middle East encouraged investors to return to risk assets. The market advance was led by gains in banking, healthcare and gold-related companies, while falling oil prices limited broader gains by weighing on energy stocks. Australia’s benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index climbed 0.5% to 9,019.30 points on Monday, extending the strong momentum recorded in July. The index posted one of its strongest monthly performances in five months last month, supported by expectations of improved economic conditions and resilient corporate earnings. Iran Developments Lift Investor Confidence, but Caution Remains A key driver behind Monday’s market strength was renewed optimism surrounding developments in the Middle East. U.S. President Donald Trump recently indicated that Iran and several other Middle Eastern countr...