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Gold Market Faces Turbulent Price Fluctuations Gold Market Faces Turbulent Price Fluctuations

Gold Market Faces Turbulent Price Fluctuations

The Bangladeshi gold market is currently experiencing pronounced instability, with prices fluctuating sharply within single days, leaving ordinary buyers increasingly perplexed. On Saturday morning, the price of 22-carat gold per bhori (approximately 11.66 grams) was abruptly reduced by BDT 16,000, only to surge again by the afternoon. According to the latest announcement from the Bangladesh […]
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Intesa Sanpaolo Unveils Ambitious 2026–2029 Strategy Intesa Sanpaolo Unveils Ambitious 2026–2029 Strategy

Intesa Sanpaolo Unveils Ambitious 2026–2029 Strategy

Milan, 2 February – Italy’s largest bank, Intesa Sanpaolo, has unveiled its new strategic plan for 2026–2029, aiming to strengthen profitability, enhance shareholder returns, and accelerate digital investment. Under the plan, the bank targets a 25% increase in net profit, reaching approximately €11.5 billion (around $13.6 billion) by 2029, while distributing roughly €50 billion to […]
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Mobile Court Fines Parties for Election Code Breach Mobile Court Fines Parties for Election Code Breach

Mobile Court Fines Parties for Election Code Breach

In Noakhali’s Subarnachar, a mobile court has imposed fines on two election offices belonging to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami for violations of the electoral code of conduct. The action was carried out on Sunday evening (1 February) at Al-Amin Bazaar in Charwapda Union, aiming to ensure a fair and peaceful election […]
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Bangladesh Secure Second Straight Win Bangladesh Secure Second Straight Win

Bangladesh Secure Second Straight Win

Bangladesh’s Under-19 women’s football team continued their impressive march in the SAFF Under-19 Women’s Championship, claiming a confident 2–0 victory over traditional rivals India to register their second consecutive win in the tournament. The match, played at the Rangashala Stadium in Pokhara, Nepal, underlined Bangladesh’s growing maturity and tactical discipline under head coach Peter Butler. […]
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Record Growth in India’s Insurance Premiums

Record Growth in India’s Insurance Premiums

India’s insurance sector has experienced a remarkable transformation over the past decade, evolving from an agent-centric model to a more integrated omni-channel distribution approach. According to a recent report by CareEdge Ratings, total insurance premiums surged from $45.7 billion (₹4,150 billion) in the 2015 fiscal year to $131.2 billion (₹11,930 billion) in FY 2025, reflecting a compound annual growth rate […]
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BRAC Invites Applications for Trainer Positions BRAC Invites Applications for Trainer Positions

BRAC Invites Applications for Trainer Positions

BRAC, the leading Bangladeshi development organisation, has announced a recruitment drive for the position of Trainer within its BRAC Education Programme division. The application window opens on 1 February 2026 and will remain active until 10 February 2026, allowing interested candidates to submit their applications within this period. Selected candidates will enjoy not only a […]
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Central Bank Urge Sonali Bank to Expand Lending Activity

Central Bank Urge Sonali Bank to Expand Lending Activity

Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur, Governor of Bangladesh Bank, on Monday called on state-owned Sonali Bank Limited to adopt a more proactive role in expanding its lending portfolio. Speaking at the bank’s Annual Conference 2026, held at the International Convention Centre, he emphasised that the institution must operate fully as a commercial bank and actively contribute […]
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DMP Launches Election Integrity Hotline DMP Launches Election Integrity Hotline

DMP Launches Election Integrity Hotline

With the forthcoming thirteenth Jatiya Sangsad election and the related referendum approaching, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has introduced a series of special measures to maintain public order and ensure a calm electoral environment in the capital. Central to this initiative is the launch of a dedicated election hotline, designed to receive information, complaints and […]
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Port Congestion Threatens Ramadan Food Supplies

Port Congestion Threatens Ramadan Food Supplies

Chittagong Port is grappling with severe operational disruptions as ongoing strikes by employees and labourers continue to delay the clearance of essential food imports ahead of Ramadan. Key commodities such as dates, lentils, sugar, and other staple items are facing significant hold-ups, raising concerns over potential supply shortages in domestic markets and increasing financial risks […]
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Mirza Fakhrul said that Jamaat e Islami wants to take the country backwards Mirza Fakhrul said that Jamaat-e-Islami wants to take the country backwards

Mirza Fakhrul said that Jamaat-e-Islami wants to take the country backwards

Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Secretary-General of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its candidate for Thakurgaon-1, has sharply criticised Jamaat-e-Islami, accusing the party of attempting to push the country backward and transform it into a state resembling Afghanistan. Addressing voters in his electoral constituency on Monday (2 February) during a public outreach session, Fakhrul said, […]
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