European Union countries agreed on a 14th package of sanctions against Russia over its war in Ukraine, diplomats said on Thursday, including their first restrictions on Russian gas.

$70 million will be sustainability-linked loan and a $30 million green loan

Until June 15, some 15,553 TEUs of export containers were lying at the 21 ICDs, much higher from 8,000 on any regular day

Demand for gold in Asia is surging despite prices hovering near the record highs it hit in May, industry officials say, as buyers snap up the metal to hedge against geopolitical and economic uncertainty.

Export, import through Akhaura will resume on June 20

The World Bank's prediction is much lower than govt projection of 6.75%

However, MDs have to take prior approval of the banking watchdog

The ‘Second Strengthening Social Resilience Program’ will help improve financial inclusion of disadvantaged people

But extra duty and tax on telecom, carbonated beverages, water purifiers to hurt potential FDI, it said.

Office hour 10am to 6pm, transaction hour 10am to 4pm

The baggage rule should be amended to stop gold smuggling, the association said in budget reaction

The election took place at the 112th session of the International Labour Conference held in Geneva

Shipment to the American market has been falling for high inflationary pressure

The reserves hit $18.67 billion on June 5, down from $18.72 billion on May 29

Bad loans rose by Tk 36,367 crore in just three months

Factories in industrial belts need 15 PSI (pounds per square inch) of gas pressure, but are getting a maximum of 3 PSI

The higher inflation for one of the longest spells in recent decades has left many households in the low-middle-income country with little resources since food costs consist of a much higher share in their consumption basket

Reports Financial Times

Bangladesh Jeweller's Association (Bajus) wants to put a stop to travellers bringing in gold bars

State Minister for Commerce Ahasanul Islam Titu sits with businesses of the two nations