Gold prices hiked by Tk 2,158 per bhori in Bangladesh

Gold prices have risen again in Bangladesh, with the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) increasing the price of 22-carat gold by Tk 2,158 per bhori.Under the new rates, 22-carat gold will cost Tk 236,779 per bhori, including VAT. The revised prices came into effect at 10am on Saturday (August 15).In a notice, BAJUS said the price of pure gold, known locally as tejabi gold, had increased in the domestic market. Taking the overall market situation into account, the association revised gold prices accordingly.Under the new rates, the price of 21-carat gold has been set at Tk 226,164 per bhori, while 18-carat gold will cost Tk 194,205. The price of traditional-method gold has been fixed at Tk 158,630 per bhori.BAJUS said the revised rates will remain in effect at all jewellery shops until further notice. Labour charges will be applicable separately depending on the design of the jewellery.The association also said VAT is already included in the selling price of gold and silver jewell...

PM urges US companies to build long-term businesses in Bangladesh

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today urged US companies to invest in Bangladesh with confidence and pursue long-term business opportunities, assuring them of government support and a more predictable, investment-friendly business environment.“Our six-month-old visionary government wants US companies to invest in Bangladesh and expand their businesses. We welcome your capital, technology, expertise and global experience,” he said.The Prime Minister made the remarks while exchanging vie...

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Dutch-Bangladesh cooperation can expand access to safe drinking water through PPP: Ambassador Joris Van Bommel

BP DeskCooperation between Netherlands and Bangladesh can expand the access to safe drinking water for communities across Bangladesh, particularly those in climate-vulnerable areas, through public-private partnership, Dutch Ambassador Joris Van Bommel has said.He made the observation while speaking to journalists during a visit to the Building Water Business programme of Max Foundation in Barishal on Thursday (August 13). The envoy visited the facility at Dudholmou in Bakerganj under the district to see how smart, low-maintenance piped water systems combined with digital payment solutions enable efficient operations, transparent revenue collection, and financially sustainable water business in climate-vulnerable contexts.Joris Van Bommel said the two countries had much in common when it ca...

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Hasan's six-wicket haul restricts Australia to 198 runs

Australia were bowled out for 198 in their first innings of the Darwin Test as Bangladesh’s pace attack produced a superb performance, led by Hasan Mahmud’s career-best six-wicket haul.Hasan was the pick of the Bangladesh bowlers, finishing with 6-55 as Australia lost wickets at regular intervals. Taskin Ahmed and Ebadot Hossain also made important contributions as Bangladesh kept the Australian batting lineup under constant pressure.Australia lost their first wicket for 45 when Hasan dismissed Weatherald for 23 off 37 balls, with Litton Das taking the catch behind the stumps. Hasan struck again soon after, bowling Travis Head through an inside edge.Ebadot then removed Marnus Labuschagne for just one, with Najmul Hossain Shanto taking the catch. Australia were 61 for three before Taskin dismissed Cameron Green for 13, with Mushfiqur Rahim taking a fine catch.Steven Smith and Alex Carey briefly steadied the innings with a 55-run partnership. Ebadot broke the stand by bowling Carey through an inside edge.Taskin then produced another breakthrough, bowling Beau Webster with an inswinger to leave Australia six wickets down for 152.Smith remained firm at one end and reached his half-century from 76 balls. However, Hasan continued to dismantle the Australian lower order, dismissing captain Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc in quick succession.Australia reached the tea break at 183 for eight after 48 overs, with Bangladesh firmly in control.The visitors' dominance continued after the break. Hasan ended Smith’s resistance when the batter top-edged a delivery to Li...

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