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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.
DSEX sees biggest single-day fall in 55 months
The core index of the Dhaka bourse fell 133 points or 2.21 percent on Sunday, the biggest single-day fall in the last 55 months, as nervous investors sold shares in bulk, fearing further decline.
Syndicates could cause another hike in rice prices
With the 11th general election is just around the corner, there are concerns that a number of syndicates that manipulated the rice market in 2017 could become active again.
Tigers grind out a draw
The first Test between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka ended in a draw as both captains agree to shake hands with only an hour remaining till stumps on Day 5.
SC hearing on DNCC by-polls stay order Feb 8
The Supreme Court (SC) today fixed February 8 for hearing a leave-to-appeal petition filed by the Election Commission (EC) seeking stay on the High Court order that halted the process for holding the election to Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) for six months.
Economic Calendar - Top 5 things to watch this week
Global financial markets will focus on this week's Bank of England policy meeting, for further details on when the central bank plans to raise rates again.
Crude Oil Prices - Weekly Outlook: Feb 5 - 9
Oil prices finished lower on Friday to tally a loss for the week, as traders weighed a steady increase in U.S. output against OPEC's ongoing efforts to drain the market of excess supplies.
Gold / Silver / Copper Prices - Weekly Outlook: February 5 - 9
Gold prices fell on Friday as the dollar strengthened after the latest U.S. jobs report showed that the economy added more jobs than forecast in January and wage growth accelerated.
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