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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 stock turnover hits 20-month low
Turnover on the Bangladesh’s prime bourse dipped to BDT 2.89 billion on Thursday, hitting nearly 20 months low, as investors were mostly inactive amid persistent liquidity shortage.
Muhith will ‘reconsider VAT on internet’
Finance Minister AMA Muhith today said he will seriously reconsider the existing VAT on internet usage in the upcoming budget.
DSE submits Chinese proposal to BSEC for strategic partner
The board of directors of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) has finally submitted the Chinese consortium’s proposal to the securities regulator for approval.
Airfare fixed at $1,575 for hajj pilgrims
The airfare for the hajj pilgrims this year has been fixed at 1575 US dollars.
Sensex ends down by 25 points; Dr Reddy's, ONGC drop over 2%
Benchmark indices ended lower in a volatile trade ahead of February F&O expiry. Domestic sentiment due to weak global cues and as the minutes of the central bank's latest policy meeting showed members were concerned about accelerating inflation as well as uncertainty about the strength of an economic recovery.
Indian rupee dips to 3-month low of 65.10 on dollar demand, FII outflows
The Indian rupee weakened by 34 paisa to a three-month low of 65.10 against the US dollar due to increased demand for the greenback from importers amid heavy foreign fund outflows.
Asia markets mixed after US losses following the latest Fed minutes
Asia markets were mixed on Thursday, after a lower finish in U.S. stocks following the release of the latest Federal Reserve minutes.
Gold prices flat, U.S. interest rate outlook weighs
Gold prices were flat on Thursday, weighed down as minutes from the last U.S. Federal Reserve meeting showed policymakers confident in the need to keep raising interest rates.
Oil falls as stronger dollar eclipses US inventory drop
Oil prices fell on Thursday, dragged lower by a firmer dollar that offset support from a surprise decline in U.S. crude inventories.
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, February 22.
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