Some consumers say the prices have gone beyond their reach while some traders are mulling about stopping onion sale to avoid being sworn at by angry customers.
Read More »Saudi to introduce new foreign manpower programme
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will introduce a new foreign manpower programme starting the next month
Read More »Onion price hits new high
Local onion price soars to an all time high of Tk 170 a kg in different retail markets across the city
Read More »Better logistics can help Bangladesh boost exports: WB
Bangladesh needs to improve its transport and logistics systems to meet the needs of its growing economy and boost export growth, said a new World Bank report launched on Wednesday.
Read More »Stocks plunge amid selling binge
Stocks ended lower on Wednesday, after remaining flat in the previous day, as investors mostly on selling binge on sector-wise large-cap shares.
Read More »EAT-Lancet diet too costly for nearly 40% Bangladeshis
The diet recommended people double their intake of nuts, fruit, vegetables and legumes, and eat half as much meat and sugar to prevent millions of
Read More »Bank borrowing declines 34% in Q1
While revenue earnings witnessed a moderate growth in the first quarter, and fell short of targets, the low extent of government borrowing suggests the gloomy investment situation prevailing in the economy, say economists
Read More »Asian markets hit by trade uncerainty
Asian markets sank on Wednesday after Donald Trump failed to give investors enough reassurance over the progress of China trade talks, while Hong Kong tanked again as the city was hit my more violent protests.
Read More »Anti-adulteration drives will be intensified
State Minister for Industries Kamal Ahmed Majumder on Tuesday said the government will intensify the anti-adulteration drives across the country to ensure safe food for the people.
Read More »China’s Alibaba, JD report booming Singles Day sales
Chinese e-commerce giants Alibaba and JD.com reported nearly $70 billion in sales Monday on Singles Day, an annual marketing event that is the world’s busiest online shopping day.
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