The two are: Nagad Digital Bank Plc, Kori Digital Bank Plc

The share of Russian oil in India's overall imports rose to about two-fifths in the first half of fiscal 2023/24, consolidating Moscow's position as the top supplier as refiners curbed purchase from the Middle East, industry data showed. India, the world's third largest oil importer and consumer, has emerged as the top buyer of the discounted Russian seaborne oil after Western nations stopped buying from Moscow following its invasion of Ukraine.

The US Federal Reserve warned Friday that the recent attack on Israel and the ongoing Ukraine conflict could cause harm to the world economy and boost global inflation. Israel has been conducting extensive air strikes on the Gaza Strip since October 7, when more than 1,400 people, mostly civilians, were killed by Hamas militants during an armed attack on the south of the country.

The reserves stood at $20.96 billion on October 18

WB Country Director Abdoulaye Seck says at AmCham meeting

Oil prices fell on Thursday, reversing gains in the previous session, after OPEC showed no signs of supporting Iran's call for an oil embargo on Israel and as the United States plans to ease Venezuela sanctions to allow more oil to flow globally.

The ban has been extended until October 31 this year

The FBCCI seeks ICC's assistance on arbitration

India today extended the restrictions on sugar export for an independent period in a move aimed at increasing the availability of the commodity in the domestic market during the festive season.

Indian wheat prices surged to an eight-month high on Tuesday, propelled by strong demand for big festivals, limited supplies and as import duty makes overseas buying unfeasible for domestic flour mills.

Oil prices surged on Wednesday as tension escalated in the Middle East after hundreds were killed in a blast at a Gaza hospital, sparking concerns about potential oil supply disruptions from the region.

An IMF team meets BSEC officials today

Record debts, high interest rates, the costs of climate change, health and pension spending as populations age and fractious politics are stoking fears of a financial market crisis in big developed economies.

Brent oil futures steadied above $90 a barrel on Monday after passing the threshold on Friday, as investors waited to see if the Israel-Hamas conflict draws in other countries.

A war between Islamist group Hamas and Israel poses one of the most significant geopolitical risks to oil markets since Russia's invasion of Ukraine last year.

The US dollar touched a one-week high against a basket of currencies on Friday, extending its gains from the previous session when hot US consumer prices data reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve may have to keep interest rates higher for longer

The ICT trailblazers of Bangladesh were recognised for their contribution in the sector

ICT trailblazers to be honoured

They sent separate letters to the central bank

A bhori of 22-carat gold will cost Tk 99,377 from October 12