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Gold and silver prices have been reduced once again in the domestic market. The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) has lowered the retail price of gold jewellery, including VAT, by up to Tk 3,323 per bhori. The new rates took effect from 10:00 am on Thursday (July 9). In a statement, BAJUS sa

Nearly 100,000 drug stores across Bangladesh are operating without registration, while the number of licensed pharmacies has exceeded 225,000. This figure is far above the standard recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO). Despite this, an average of 237 new pharmacies are being licensed

Uber, Bangladesh's leading ridesharing app, announced the launch of its services in Sylhet on Tuesday, marking another milestone in the company's continued expansion across the country. Starting today, residents and visitors can request rides through the Uber app, while drivers in the city will have

The government's joint investigation team has claimed to have found preliminary evidence of money laundering, tax evasion, and corruption involving 10 of the country's leading business conglomerates. Based on these findings, the government has decided to file civil lawsuits against the groups. Mult

The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has further reduced the price of jet fuel used by airlines in the domestic market. The revised rates were announced in a notification signed by BERC Secretary Md. Nazrul Islam Sarkar on Tuesday (July 7). The new prices will take effect from 12:00 a

The government will not sell the state-owned telecommunications operator Teletalk, Post, Telecommunications and Information Technology Minister Fakir Mahbub Anam has said. He said that Teletalk should remain under government ownership to ensure competition in the telecom market against private opera

The real condition of the economy becomes evident the moment one enters a marketplace. The prices of rice, lentils, edible oil, fish, eggs, and vegetables have become the most significant indicators of inflation for ordinary people. Although incomes have increased somewhat over the past few years,

Expatriate Bangladeshis sent US$567 million in remittances during the first five days of July, the opening month of the new fiscal year. At an exchange rate of Tk 122 per US dollar, this amounts to approximately Tk 69.17 billion (Tk 6,917.4 crore). On average, the country received US$113.4 million

After raising gold prices in two consecutive revisions, the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) has once again adjusted its pricing, this time reducing the rates of gold in the domestic market in line with a decline in the price of pure gold. According to a statement issued by BAJUS on Monday

Former employees affected by the closure of HSBC Bangladesh's retail banking operations have accused the bank of violating labor laws, misleading regulators, and depriving employees of their lawful rights. They made the allegations during a press conference, demanding fair compensation. The press c

Once regarded as an unwanted aquatic weed clogging canals, wetlands, and rivers, water hyacinth has now become the primary source of income for a family in Bagerhat. By collecting water hyacinths from local canals, drying them, and supplying them to Dhaka, the four-member family is now making a livi

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed the authorities to expedite the process of reopening loss-making and shuttered state-owned industrial enterprises through domestic and foreign investment. The directive came during a meeting held at the Prime Minister's Office on Saturday to review the pro

The government has announced major good news for the country's people regarding fuel supply. Despite ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and volatility in the global energy market, it has taken a significant step to ensure the nation's energy security. To meet domestic demand and keep e

Guardian Malaysia, won the Health and Beauty Retailer of the Year – Malaysia at the Retail Asia Awards 2026 in Singapore. This back-to-back victory, the second one for this Malaysia-born retailer after its first win at last year’s Retail Asia Awards, has now cemented guardian’s position as Malaysi