Business

On the eve of Eid-ul-Azha, the Bangladesh Jewellers’ Association (BAJUS) announced on Thursday that the price of gold has been raised by up to Tk 2,415 per bhori (11.664 grams), effective from Friday (June 6). Following the latest revision, the price of 22-carat gold—the highest quality available in the local market—now stands at Tk 1,72,336 per bhori. This marks a ...

The Padma Bridge witnessed a record-breaking toll collection of Tk 5.43 crore on Thursday, as 52,487 vehicles crossed the bridge within 24 hours; the highest daily traffic since its inauguration. This milestone surpassed the previous record set on June 26, 2022; the day of the bridge’s opening, when 51,316 vehicles used the bridge. The earlier highest toll collection was Tk ...

The Jamuna Bridge authorities have collected Tk 3.60 crore in tolls over a 24-hour period ending at midnight on Wednesday, as tens of thousands of vehicles crossed the bridge ahead of Eid-ul-Azha. According to official sources, a total of 51,849 vehicles used the bridge during this time, generating Tk 35,983,000 in toll revenue. Ahsanul Kabir Pavel, site engineer of the ...

Despite the Bangladesh Bank’s recent release of redesigned Tk20, Tk50, and Tk1,000 notes ahead of Eid, scheduled banks are struggling to supply them to the public. Meanwhile, the new currency is readily available on the open market at significantly inflated prices. During visits to busy commercial areas like Motijheel and Gulistan, traders were seen openly selling the new notes on ...

All CNG and refueling stations across the country will remain open round the clock for 13 days during Eid-ul-Azha to facilitate smooth travel for holidaymakers. The 13-day period includes seven days before Eid, the Eid day itself and five days after the festival, according to a press release issued by the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources. The decision ...

Authorities have decided to stop metro rail service on Eid day (June 7). An official notice, issued by Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) director AKM Kahyrul Amin, confirmed the matter on Wednesday (June 4). The train services will remain available from 8:30AM on June 8. The announcement comes as many city dwellers prepare for the festive holiday, with thousands ...

Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur has expressed optimism that the country’s inflation rate will decline to 7% by September this year. Speaking at a post-budget press conference held Tuesday at Osmani Memorial Auditorium in Dhaka, the newly appointed governor said inflationary pressures are easing, and if the trend continues, interest rates may also be reduced. “One of ...

The OECD slashed its annual global growth forecast on Tuesday, warning that US President Donald Trump’s tariffs blitz will stifle the world economy — hitting the United States especially hard. After 3.3 percent growth last year, the world economy is now expected to expand by a “modest” 2.9 percent in 2025 and 2026, the Paris-based Organisation for Economic Co-operation and ...

Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) lowered the price of Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) by Tk 28 for a 12-kilogram cylinder for the month of June. The price is set at Tk 1403, down from Tk 1,431 last month. The new price would come into effect from Monday (June 2) evening, according to the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC). Chairman Jalal Ahmed ...

There are numerous models of mobile phones available in the market. As a result, choosing the right phone has become quite challenging. With so many options, camera, processor, design, and mobile price – many people are hesitant about which phone will be the best. It is important to know several things to find the best mobile phone according to the ...