Bitcoin spiked above $50,000 Tuesday for the first time in more than two years as investors grow optimistic that US approval of broader trading in the unit will ramp up demand. The cryptocurrency has enjoyed a strong run in recent months, fuelled by expectations US lawmakers would

State Minister for Commerce Ahsanul Islam Titu today (February 11) said prices of essentials will remain under control during the holy month of Ramadan.  "The government is taking various initiatives including market monitoring and ensuring smooth supply of goods to keep

The much-awaited river trade route between Rajshahi and Murshidabad in India is going to be opened tomorrow (February 12) with the main thrust of strengthening trade and economic ties between the two countries. Sultanganj River Port under Godagari Upazila in the district is set to open

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (February 11) underscored the need for expanding export market apart from diversification of production. She said: "To increase exports, the market should be expanded alongside diversification of products."  The premier said this

Jeff Bezos this week unloaded 12 million shares of Amazon stock, netting him about $2 billion in a strategic move that may position him to once again claim the title of "world's richest man." The sale was in keeping with a plan announced by the company earlier in February

Separate policies will be formulated for domestic and international markets in the jewelry industry, said Sayem Sobhan Anvir, Managing Director (MD) of Bashundhara Group, and President of the Bangladesh Jewelers' Association (BAJUS). BAJUS President Sayem Sobhan Anvir said this

Prime Minister’s Private Industry and Investment Adviser Salman F Rahman has said the government is ready to provide support for the sector having immense potential of growth. He also said jewellers will have to clarify which one they seek from the government as there will be two

A three-day jewellery exposition, styled "Bajus Fair-2024", kicked off at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in Dhaka today (February 8), aiming to promote investment in gold as a means to secure a brighter future. BAJUS President Sayem Sobhan Anvir

BAJUS Fair 2024 will start today at International Convention City Bashundhara in the capital, aiming to promote investment in gold as a means to secure a brighter future. To align with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s Vision 2041, BAJUS President Sayem Sobhan Anvir has planned to

North Korea’s Supreme People’s Assembly has voted to scrap all agreements signed with South Korea on promoting economic cooperation, the North’s official KCNA news agency reported on Thursday, as the two Koreas’ relations continue to deteriorate sharply. The

The Bangladesh Jewellers’ Association (BAJUS) is going to organise a three-day jewellery fair in the capital from tomorrow (February 8). This year, the theme of the fair is “Shonay Biniyog, Bhobishshoter Shanchay” (Investment in gold, savings for the future),

JCX Development Limited is developing a luxurious condominium housing facility at the Bashundhara Residential Area in Dhaka. The two buildings of the facility named “Grand Residence” covered 92 kathas of land of JCX in the prestigious neighbourhood in the capital city, said

The Korea-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KBCCI) recently organised a "Meet the Delegates" event at Sheraton Dhaka in Banani, aiming to create business opportunities for members of the chamber as well as for other prominent business individuals. Park Young-sik,

Private entrepreneurs have been incurring huge losses due to the government's dual policy for determining duty on crude oil import by the public and private sectors, prompting the crude oil importers to demand the same policy for all. Sources reveal that the Bangladesh Petroleum

Iran has recently made a notable announcement, allowing tourists from 28 countries to visit without needing a visa. This new rule, effective from February 5, is aimed at boosting tourism and strengthening international connections. The list of countries benefiting from this

Bangladesh Jeweller’s Association (BAJUS) is now more organised and vibrant than any period in the past under the dynamic leadership of Bashundhara Group Managing Director (MD) and BAJUS President Sayem Sobhan Anvir, according to speakers. The president is playing a key role to

The United Nations food agency's world price index fell in January to its lowest level in nearly three years, driven by declines in cereals and meat. The Food and Agriculture Organization's (FAO) price index, which tracks the most globally traded food commodities, averaged

A ship carrying thousands of livestock that has been stranded at sea for almost a month has finally docked in Australia, where welfare concerns mean some of the animals are expected to be offloaded. About 16,500 sheep and cattle have been stowed on the MV Bahijah since Jan. 5, when it

The Bangladesh Jeweller’s Association (BAJUS) has hoped that BAJUS Fair-2024, the largest exposition of the country’s jewellery sector, will play a vital role in giving a boost to the domestic gold jewellery industry as well as creating a new position in the global market.

The government today approved separate proposals for procuring some one cargo LNG and 60,000 metric tons of fertilizer to meet the growing demands of the country.   The approvals came from the 2nd meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) this year held today