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Dhaka, Bangladesh (BBN) – The Bangladesh Business News prepared Tuesday’s evening business round up compiling reports, published by different newspapers and news portals both in local and international.
Bangladesh’s stocks extend losing streak for fifth day
Bangladesh’s stocks extended losing streak for the fifth running sessions on Tuesday as risk-averse investors continued on selling spree.
UN experts call on Suu Kyi to visit Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar
Seven UN experts have called on Myanmar’s de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi to personally meet the Rohingya refugees who have fled persecution in the country’s Rakhine State and taken shelter in Bangladesh’s Cox’s Bazar.
Indian rupee losses against dollar swell, down 18 paise at 65.28
The Indian rupee struggled at a fresh 6-month low of 65.28 — down 18 paisa — against the dollar today, faced with heavy demand for the American currency from importers and banks, as foreign capital rushed out.
Sensex sheds 27 points to close at 31,599
The Sensex today dropped by 27 points to end at a nearly one-month low of 31,599.76, extending its losing streak for the sixth day with no let-up in selling by foreign funds amid weak Asian markets.
Asia markets slip after North Korea accuses Trump of declaring war
Asian markets were pressured in Tuesday trade, following declines on Wall Street overnight, as the war of words between North Korea and the U.S. escalated.
Gold steady near 1-week high on North Korea worries
Gold steadied on Tuesday after hitting its highest in about a week, supported by demand for safe-haven investments amid lingering tensions over the Korean peninsula.
Brent crude oil near 26-month high as Turkey threatens to choke Kurdish exports
Brent oil prices hovered near 26-month highs, supported by Turkey's threat to cut crude exports from Iraq's Kurdistan region as well as signs that market rebalancing is accelerating.
Top 5 things to know in the market on Tuesday
Here are the top five things you need to know in financial markets on Tuesday, September 26.
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