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A new attack has targeted Saudi Aramco's oil facility in the Saudi city of Jazan. Following the incident, crude oil prices experienced an increase in international markets.
Bangladesh is experiencing an increase in load shedding across various areas due to rising temperatures, coal shortages, gas supply constraints, and mechanical faults. Power generation has been significantly impacted by reduced output from coal and gas-based plants, alongside halted electricity imports from Nepal.
Keya Group has laid off 627 workers and employees across four of its industrial establishments in Gazipur. The companies cited severe banking complications, gas disconnection, and surplus workforce as the primary reasons.
Hilsa fish eggs are carefully extracted, sorted, and packaged at Chittagong's Fisherighat old fish market. These eggs are then distributed to the capital and various regions across the country in ice-filled boxes.
The kick-off event for Ideathon Bangladesh 2026 took place at the Prothom Alo office in Karwan Bazar, Dhaka. The competition offers participants a chance to win over 5 crore BDT in investments.
The UK retailer Next has successfully appealed a 2024 equal pay ruling regarding basic pay for warehouse versus shop staff at the Employment Appeal Tribunal. However, the tribunal upheld separate findings against the company concerning night-time premiums, overtime premiums, and paid rest breaks.
Bangladesh Bank has recorded an unprecedented surge in currency note printing expenditures for the 2025-26 fiscal year. Officials confirmed that international market pressures drove up the costs rather than currency devaluation or redesigns.
French wine production is forecasted to hit a 30-year to 70-year low following severe drought and intense summer heatwaves across the country. The agriculture ministry expects total output to fall just under 34 million hectolitres, prompting more than €1 billion in emergency support.
US Ambassador Brent T. Christensen met with Commerce, Industry and Textiles and Jute Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir in Dhaka. The discussions focused on US investment in Bangladesh's FSRU project, bilateral trade, and broader energy cooperation.
Top officials from City Bank and the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation held a meeting at the bank's head office. The discussions focused on reinforcing their strategic partnership and reviewing ongoing financial facilities.
French hotel management expert Patrick Beck has taken over as the new general manager of Hotel Sarina Dhaka. He brings over three decades of professional experience in the hospitality industry.
A high-level consultation meeting on the draft amendment of the Company Act 1994 took place at the FBCCI office in Motijheel. Commerce and Industry Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir attended the event as the chief guest.
Commerce and Industry Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir addressed a views-exchange meeting on the draft amendment of the Companies Act 1994 at the FBCCI office in Motijheel, Dhaka. Business leaders were advised to take necessary time to formulate comprehensive proposals for a better business environment.
Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury told the national parliament that a pre-financing loan of Tk 2,000 crore has been disbursed through Probashi Kallyan Bank. The initiative aims to facilitate the rehabilitation and productive investment of expatriates returning to the country.
UK house prices have declined for the first time in almost three years according to data from Lloyds, with the average property costing £298,468 in August. The property market downturn saw regional variations across the country, while mortgage rates remained a factor.
Standard Chartered Bangladesh and UK Export Finance have jointly hosted a high-level roundtable in Dhaka. The discussions focused on the Bangladesh-UK trade corridor and export diversification.
Bangladesh's ready-made garment exports to the United States fell to $4.66 billion during the first seven months of the current calendar year. Meanwhile, key competitors like Vietnam saw much smaller declines while nations like Indonesia and Cambodia recorded growth.
Bangladesh has hosted its inaugural ESG Excellence Awards ceremony in Dhaka, jointly organized by UN Global Compact Network Bangladesh and ESG Institute Bangladesh. The landmark event honored 32 organizations and three individuals across 20 distinct categories for their sustainability achievements.
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