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Dhaka, Bangladesh (BBN) – The Bangladesh Business News prepared Sunday’s evening business round up compiling reports, published by different newspapers and news portals both in local and international.
Bangladesh’s stocks end lower for third day
Bangladesh’s stocks extended their losing streak for the three consecutive sessions on Sunday as risk-averse investors continued their selling spree.
Shakib fastest to 5k runs, 200-wicket double
When he ran Dwaine Pretorius down to third man and reached 17 off his 28th delivery in the 20th over of the first ODI against South Africa, top-ranked Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan became the fastest player to reach the double of 5,000 ODI runs and 200 ODI wickets. With 224 wickets, Shakib is just the fifth player in ODI history to achieve the mark.
9-month export to India reaches $485m
The country’s merchandise export to India reached $485.83 million in the first nine months of the current calendar year (2017).
Economic Calendar - Top 5 things to watch this week
Fresh comments from Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen will top the agenda for global financial markets in the week ahead, as they look for further hints on the timing of the next rate hike.
Crude Oil Prices - Weekly Outlook: October 16 - 20
Crude oil prices settled at a two-week high on Friday, as geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East raised the threat of supply disruptions, particularly in the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump’s refusal to certify Iran’s compliance with the nuclear deal.
Gold / Silver / Copper Prices - Weekly Outlook: October 16 - 20
Gold prices rose on Friday as weaker-than-expected U.S. inflation data added to doubts over the Federal Reserve’s plans to raise interest rates once more this year.
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