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Dhaka, Bangladesh (BBN) – The Bangladesh Business News prepared Thursday’s evening business round up compiling reports, published by different newspapers and news portals both in local and international.
Bangladesh’s stocks close mixed on Thursday
Bangladesh’s stocks closed mixed on Thursday, the last trading day of the week, as risk-averse investors continued on selling spree.
Live Updates: SA reach 100 for no loss
33.3, SA 117/0 - Taskin digs one short and Elgar punishes him with a pull shot. Four runs. 31.4, SA 112/0 - Big shout from the Bangladesh players after Taskin banged one short and ball hit Markram high on the the side of the ribs. Not out says umpire.
Rohingya influx may hurt Bangladesh economy
Bangladesh’s economy will face multiple adverse impacts due to the ongoing influx of the Rohingya from Myanmar’s Rakhine State if they are not repatriated soon, say economists and experts.
No poor people in Bangladesh by 2024, Muhith asserts
Finance Minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith on Thursday said that there will be no poor people in the country by 2024. “Bangladesh will be able to end poverty by 2024 though the international deadline for poverty reduction is 2030,” he said.
Sensex ends higher by 123 points; realty, bank stocks major gainers
The Sensex and Nifty snapped their longest losing streak so far this year due to value-buying by domestic institutional investors in realty, banking, healthcare and metal stocks amid firm global cues.
Indian rupee strengthens to 65.49 (intra-day)
The Indian rupee strengthened to 65.49 (intra-day) as the dollar consolidated gains after hitting a one-month high on Thursday against a basket of currencies as US Treasury yields rose, prompting investors to unwind some of their dollar shorts.
Asian shares close mixed despite release of US tax reform plans
Asian indexes closed mixed on Thursday, after U.S. equities advanced and the greenback rose following the unveiling of a long-awaited tax reform plan stateside.
Gold hits over 1-month low; palladium races past platinum
Gold fell to over one-month lows on Thursday as the dollar rose on expectations of a U.S interest rate hike in December, while platinum was trading at a discount to palladium for the first time since 2001.
Oil climbs as tension over Iraqi Kurdistan rises
Oil prices rose on Thursday, spurred by rising tension around northern Iraq following the autonomous Kurdistan region's vote in favor of independence in a referendum.
Top 5 things to know in the market on Thursday
Here are the top five things you need to know in financial markets on Thursday, September 28.
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