DHAKA: A five-day tourism fair has been scheduled to begin at Bashundhara City Shopping Mall in city’s Panthapath area from August 17. The fair will remain open to all from 11:00am to 8:00pm till August 21. Popular tour operators, hotels, resorts, tourism magazines and other

DHAKA: The two bourses of the country -- Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) -- witnessed gain in share price indices on Tuesday (August 16). DSEX, the prime index of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), gained over 9.17 points or 0.20 percent to stand at 4586.25

DHAKA: Mining giant BHP Billiton has reported a record loss for the past year following a mining disaster in Brazil and a slump in commodity prices. The Anglo-Australian commodities firm reported an annual net loss of $6.4bn for the year to 30 June, reports the BBC. The global

DHAKA: Rising fuel prices helped to push the UK’s inflation rate higher last month, official figures show. Inflation as measured by Consumer Prices Index (CPI), rose to 0.6% in July from 0.5% the month before, the Office for National Statistics said, reports the BBC. More

DHAKA: Finance minister AMA Muhith on Tuesday (August 16) said the report on Bangladesh Bank (BB) reserve heist will be published on any day of August or September this year. The minister disclosed the matter to journalists while visiting the construction work of the National Board of

DHAKA: A 4-day Safe Home Expo is taking place at Bhirkuti Mandap in Nepal’s capital Kathmandu. Jointly organized by Uturn (Bangladesh), Savor International Limited (Bangladesh) and Synthesis (Nepal), the exhibition, second of its kind, will continue till August 18. It will remain

DHAKA: The two share markets of the country -- Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) -- are witnessing loss in share price indices at the opening hours on Tuesday (August 16), the third trading session of the week. DSEX, the prime index of Dhaka Stock Exchange

DHAKA: Asian stocks are trading mixed even though a rally on Wall Street saw US stock indices enter record territory. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Nasdaq Composite Index rose to new highs as traders bet central banks will unleash new stimulus measures, reports the BBC.

DHAKA: Japan’s economy grew at a weaker-than-expected rate in the second quarter despite an aggressive spending policy by the government. Gross domestic product grew at an annualized rate of 0.2% in the three months to June, below market forecasts for 0.7% and a marked slowdown from

DHAKA: Eastern Bank Limited (EBL) card members will enjoy 25 percent discount on laboratory tests and 50 percent discount on Home Collection Service Charge at the Thyrocare Bangladesh Limited. EBL Head of Consumer Banking M. Nazeem A. Choudhury and, Thyrocare Bangladesh Limited

DHAKA: The two bourses of the country -- Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) -- witnessed gain in share price indices on Sunday (August 14), the first trading session of the week. DSEX, the prime index of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), gain over 2.72 points or

DHAKA: US markets were mixed on Friday as data on retail spending and producer prices raised questions about the buoyancy of the economy. The Dow Jones was down 37.05 points to 18576.47, while the wider S&P 500 was 1.74 points lower at 2184.05, reports the BBC. The tech-based Nasdaq

DHAKA: Fresh economic data from China has added to a raft of indicators suggesting the world’s second largest economy remains in the doldrums. Both industrial output and retail sales fell short of expectations for the month of July, reports the BBC. The figures underline China’s

DHAKA: South Africa has regained the title of Africa’s largest economy, two years after Nigeria rebased its economy to claim the spot, according to IMF data. A recalculation using current exchange rates put South Africa on top because the rand has strengthened against the dollar.

DHAKA: South Africa has regained the title of Africa’s largest economy, two years after Nigeria rebased its economy to claim the spot, according to IMF data. A recalculation using current exchange rates put South Africa on top because the rand has strengthened against the dollar.

DHAKA: A weaker economic outlook means demand for oil in 2017 is likely to grow at a slower rate than this year, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). Global demand for oil will grow by 1.2 million barrels per day (bpd) in 2017, down from 1.4 million bpd this year, the

DHAKA: The two bourses of the country -- Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) -- witnessed gain in share price indices on Thursday (August 11), the last trading session of the week. DSEX, the prime index of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), gained over 5.07points or

DHAKA: The local electronics and electrical home appliances manufacturer ‘Walton’ posted about 45 percent growths in sales of its products during the first half (January to June) of 2016 compared to the turnover of the same period of 2015. In addition, the overall turnover during

DHAKA: The company that owns Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) is facing new calls to stop using poultry that has been treated with antibiotics. US consumer groups will deliver a petition signed by more than 350,000 people to Yum Brands on Wednesday, the BBC reports. KFC has already

DHAKA: Huawei has teamed up with telecom operator Robi to give customers bundle offer on its handsets. On purchase of Huawei GR5, GR5 Mini and Y6II Robi customers will get free 15GB internet, 3000 minute on-net talk time and 900 minute off-net talk time, says a press release issued by