Gold prices in Bangladesh rise after four consecutive cuts

Gold prices in Bangladesh rebounded on Saturday after four consecutive reductions, with the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) raising the price of 22-carat gold by Tk 6,590 per bhori.Under the revised rates, the price of 22-carat gold has been set at Tk 224,940 per bhori (11.664 grams), effective from 10am on Saturday, according to a BAJUS statement.The association said the new prices were fixed in view of the increase in the price of pure gold (tejabi gold) in the local market and the overall market situation.The price of 21-carat gold has been set at Tk 214,734 per bhori, while 18-carat gold will cost Tk 184,058 per bhori. Gold produced under the traditional method has been priced at Tk 149,882 per bhori.BAJUS last adjusted gold prices on June 11, when it reduced the price of 22-carat gold by Tk 4,432 per bhori, setting it at Tk 218,350.So far in 2026, gold prices have been revised 74 times in the domestic market. Of these, prices were increased on 38 occasions and reduced 36 ...

20th Bangladesh Denim Expo begins in Dhaka

The 20th edition of Bangladesh Denim Expo began at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in the capital on Wednesday with the theme “Frontline to Future.”The two-day expo brings together global industry stakeholders to chart the course of Bangladesh’s denim and apparel sector amid rapidly evolving economic and trade dynamics, according to a press release.The inauguration ceremony was attended by distinguished guests, including Luthmela Farid, director of Pacific ...

Gold prices drop by Tk 15,000 in three phases

Gold prices have been reduced once again, with the price of the highest-quality 22-carat gold falling by Tk 6,591 per bhori (11.664 grams). Following the latest adjustment, the price of one bhori of 22-carat gold no...

DNCC plans modern waste management system for cleaner Dhaka

Administrator of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Md Shafiqul Islam Khan today said the city corporation is introducing modern equipment and technologies to strengthen waste management and make the capital cleaner.In a statement, he said a modern and environment-friendly waste management system would be developed under the Aminbazar Landfill Expansion and Modernization Project through waste-to-energy generation.Under the project, up to 42.5 megawatts of electricity will be generated daily by processing around 3,000 tonnes of solid waste, he said.The administrator said initiatives have also been taken to procure modern compactor trucks, hook-lift trucks and other vehicles to improve waste collection and transportation services.To encourage waste segregation at source and ensure proper co...

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Canada draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina earn first WC point

Co-hosts Canada grabbed a second-half equaliser to draw 1-1 with Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday in the first World Cup finals game ever played on Canadian soil.Cyle Larin got Canada's goal after Jovo Lukic put Bosnia ahead with a header in the 21st minute in Toronto.The result gave Canada its first point in World Cup history.Canadian sides had a perfect record of futility at two previous tournament appearances in 1986 and 2022, with six losses.Lukic's goal from a corner sent the small but enthusiastic Bosnian contingent at the Toronto Stadium into a frenzy.Canada had the majority of play in the first half but failed to generate any real chances.The stadium erupted in the 17th minute when forward Jonathan David had a clear shot on goal, but it was easily handled by Bosnian keeper Nikola Vasilj.Canada's Ismael Kone had a golden opportunity in the 30th minute, but sailed his strike well over the net, prompting groans from tens of thousands of Canadians who blanketed the stadium in a sea of red.The second half began in similar fashion, with Canada largely on the attack, but unable to find the net.Bosnia's veteran defender Sead Kolasinac saved a certain goal when he diverted a strike from David onto the crossbar, extending Canada's agony.But Larin's strike in the 78th minute marked a high point in Canada's limited World Cup history, causing a mostly Canadian crowd of 43,000 to erupt.Canada threatened to go ahead in the final minutes, narrowly missing a goal near the final whistle.Canadian entertainment royalty attended the match at the home of the M...

Ensure strict safety oversight of LPG sector

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