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Dhaka, Bangladesh (BBN) – The Bangladesh Business News prepared Monday’s midday business round up compiling reports, published by different local and international newspapers and news portals.
Bangladesh’s four listed banks recommend dividend
Four listed banks of Bangladesh –Jamuna Bank, Trust Bank, Southeast Bank and Dhaka Bank – have recommended dividend for the year ended on December 31 in 2017, according to separate official disclosures on Monday.
UNSC vows to help in Rohingya repatriation
The UN Security Council is committed to help expedite the implementation of the Rohingya repatriation agreement signed between Bangladesh and Myanmar, a member of the visiting UNSC delegation said today.
Bangladesh’s stocks maintain downward trend at midday
Bangladesh’s stocks maintained the downward trend at midday on Monday as investors remained on selling spree amid ongoing quarterly earnings declarations.
2 contracts signed for Dhaka Metro Rail Project
Dhaka Mass Transit Company Ltd today signed contracts with two joint-venture companies for package-5 and package-6 of MRT Line-6 known as Metro Rail.
9 ways to save yourself from lightning strikes
Measures taken timely can save many lives during a lightning storm. But it is very tough to recall the tips in the face of trouble therefore we need to drill ourselves to get familiar to these measures.
Sensex gains over 200 points; Tech, bank stocks surge
The benchmark BSE index was 0.60 per cent or 210 points higher at 35,178.52. Both the indexes hit their highest levels since February 2 and were poised to end the month higher after two consecutive months of losses.
Dollar falls after US 10-year yield slips
The dollar held steady against a basket of currencies on Monday, having pulled back from a three and a half month high set late last week, pressured by a decline in the benchmark US 10-year Treasury yield.
Asian shares rise on final trading day of the month
Asian stocks closed higher on the last trading day of the month, as investors focused on a mix of ebbing geopolitical tensions, robust earnings and economic data.
Gold little changed as dollar steadies, Korean tensions ease
Gold prices were little changed on Monday as investor interest in the yellow metal dropped as the U.S. dollar steadied and there were signs of easing tensions on the Korean peninsula, reducing the safe-haven demand for gold.
Oil slips after US rig count rises; Iran concerns cap downside
Oil prices edged lower on Monday as a rising rig count in the United States pointed to higher production, but prices held near more than three-year highs and were on track to rise for a second consecutive month.
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