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Asian markets mostly rose Wednesday after two days of losses with investors focusing on congressional testimony by Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell.

Stock markets today plunged further due to mainly price fall in large-cap securities despite higher transactions.

The Bangladesh-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BMCCI) is organising the “4th Showcase Bangladesh-Go Global” in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday for promoting Bangladeshi products in the Malaysian market.

Japan’s core machinery orders fell by the most in eight months in a worrying sign that global trade tensions are taking a toll on corporate investment, casting doubt that solid domestic demand can help offset external pressure on the export-reliant economy.

Global shares were in a muted mood on Monday after strong US job gains tempered expectations the Federal Reserve will deliver a large rate cut, but Deutsche Bank gained nearly 4 per cent as it launched a major restructuring.

South Korean chipmakers and Japanese chemical suppliers caught in the midst of a sudden escalation of a bilateral diplomatic dispute are scrambling to circumvent tightened export controls imposed by Tokyo, industry executives said.

Global advertising spend is expected to grow 4.6 per cent in 2019, a dip from previous estimates, with internet advertising seen slowing to single digits in 2021 for first since the dotcom bubble burst, industry forecaster Zenith said.

Total 42 companies, seven listed, four multinationals The consumption of cement, one the key construction materials, has increased in the country amid growing urbanization, real estate business, and large-scale development projects of the government.

Above 50 export destinations, Tk5,500cr domestic market Ceramics industry has turned into a booming manufacturing sector in Bangladesh over the years, cashing in on growing demand both in domestic and international markets.

Traders blame short supply. Onion prices at kitchen markets shot up by Tk20 to Tk45 to Tk50 per kilogram in last two days, which the traders blamed on supply shortage.