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Mistine, No.1 Cosmetics brand in Thailand since 1988, had its grand launch event on May 17 at Jamuna Future Park in the capital. This brand was founded 36 years ago, Mistine is dedicated to providing consumers with high-quality, innovation and cutting-edge technologies cosmetic
The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) on Sunday (May 19) increased the price of gold by Tk1,084 per bhori as the cost of pure gold rose on the local market. According to a BAJUS statement, 22-carat gold will now cost Tk 1,19,544 per bhori. As per the latest decision, the
Considered an auspicious symbol of affluence, a valuable asset, and a fundamental part of everyday life, gold symbolises purity, prosperity and sacredness, and plays an intrinsic part in Indian culture. Celebrations, including weddings, are predominantly celebrated with gold there.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (May 19) inaugurated the seven-day 11th National Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Fair in the city. She inaugurated the fair at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre (BICC) at Agargaon here this morning. The fair will continue till May 25
The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) on Saturday (May 18) increased the price of gold by Tk1,178 per bhori as the cost of pure gold rose on the local market. According to a BAJUS statement, 22-carat gold will now cost Tk 1,18,460 per bhori. As per the latest decision, the
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has issued a clarification over recent reports regarding restrictions on journalists' entry to the central bank. In a circular issued on Wednesday, the central bank stated that it considers disseminating information to the public a top priority. In the
State Minister for Shipping Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury has hoped that the Chattogram port would handle export and import-related operations of another country someday. “Now, foreign port operators are making investments in the Chattogram port. I see the possibility and dream that a
President Ramchandra Paudel on Tuesday (May 14) said that Nepal would ensure the export of electricity to India and Bangladesh while presenting the government's policies and programmes for the upcoming fiscal year at the joint session of Parliament. Unveiling the coalition
The Bangladesh Jeweller's Association (BAJUS) has revised up the rate for exchanging gold ornaments to 10% from 9%, and has permitted traders to deduct 15% of the original price when buying older gold from consumers with cash. Comapred with the previous rate, people would have to
Customers and officials of Rupayan City will get ‘a'special offer’ on purchasing furniture from the international Camerich brand. To this end, the realtor signed an agreement with Delco Business Associate of Hamid Group, local franchisee of the United State-based
Bay Group Chairman Alhaj Shamsur Rahman has passed away while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Singapore. An eminent industrialist of the country, Shamsur Rahman who hails from Shariatpur district, breathed his last at 9 pm on Monday (May 13), confirmed his family members. He
Bangladesh Bank (BB) introduced the Crawling Peg Mid-Rate (CPMR) system for buying and selling foreign currencies and allowed banks to buy and sell US dollars freely at around Taka 117. The central bank took the decision at a meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) at its
Bashundhara will supply cement for construction of the extended part of the Dhaka Elevated Expressway which is being constructed as a public-private partnership. To this end, the leading industrial conglomerate in the country came to an agreement with Chinese joint-venture
The Bangladesh Jewelers' Association (BAJUS) is going to confer the 'BAJUS Media Award 2024' for the second time and thus invited reporters to submit their reports to take part in the event. The journalists of both Bangla and English, online newspapers and television
We decided to operate on our own and we would not merge. I embraced the challenge and expressed my commitment. The Bangladesh Bank cooperated much in this regard. We will be successful, Insha-Allah. I am optimistic about reviving the glory of the National Bank Limited (NBL) within
Jewellers have inflated the gold price by Tk 1,831 to Tk 1,17, 281 per bhori amid the price hike of pure gold in the local market. The standing committee on pricing and price monitoring of the Bangladesh Jeweller’s Association (BAJUS) decided at a meeting on Saturday. The
After Bangladesh Bank (BB) determined the dollar price to Tk 117 on May 8, Dhaka witnessed a dollar crisis in the open market. However, after visiting several money exchange merchants in the capital, it was seen that many stopped selling dollars. On Thursday (May 9), at Baitul
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has agreed to provide $1.15 billion to Bangladesh in the third instalment under its multi-billion-dollar loan programme. The IMF staff and the Bangladesh authorities have reached a staff-level agreement on the policies needed to complete the second
Jewellers have increased the price of gold by Tk 4,502, raising it to Tk 1,15,450 per bhori in the Bangladeshi market. The decision was made by the standing committee on pricing and price monitoring of the Bangladesh Jewellers' Association (BAJUS) during a meeting held on Tuesday.
Bangladesh-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry Director Mahbub Alam Shah briefed MICCI officials on potentials of Bangladesh. He said there are 5,000 businesses or company members in the bilateral Chamber and that Bangladesh, imports more than it exports to Malaysia. He