159 bhori gold stolen from Shimanto Square in 7 minutes
Gold price jumps Tk 6,299 per bhori after brief cut
Gold prices surged again on Saturday, January 23, rising by Tk 6,299 per bhori (11.664 gram), barely hours after a reduction announced on Friday night, January 22, according to the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS).
244,000 gold coins were released
The Bangladesh Jewelers Association (BAJUS) has announced an increase in the price of gold in the country's market. It has increased to a maximum of 5,249 taka per bhori. As a result, the price of good quality gold has increased to more than 244,000 taka. This is the highest gold price in the country's history.
Bangladesh Bank to launch Tk 10,000 crore bond for housing, rail projects
Bangladesh Bank announced plans to issue the ‘Bangladesh Government Special Sukuk-1’, a Shariah-compliant bond worth Tk 10,000 crore, to finance selected national infrastructure and welfare projects.
Govt seeks tax relief on LPG to ease supply crisis and curb rising costs
The Energy and Mineral Resources Division has urged the National Board of Revenue (NBR) to revise the existing VAT and tax structure on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports and local production, aiming to stabilise supply and ease consumer pressure amid an ongoing market crunch.
Bumper harvest, plunging prices; Chandpur’s potato market in crisis
Rows of unsold potato sacks in Chandpur’s cold storages reflect a season of deepening losses, turning what was once a lucrative crop into a source of financial despair for thousands of farmers.
Garment workers clash with police in Mirpur
Garment workers took to the streets again today, Tuesday to stage protests in Mirpur, the capital. Clashes broke out between the workers and police.
Jamaat will provide 100% security to women if it comes to power
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman has said that 100 percent safety of women will be ensured if they come to power.
Fire breaks out again in Uttara, capital
A fire broke out at a raw market in Sector 11 of Uttara in the capital. Five units of the fire service are working to control the fire.