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Dhaka, Bangladesh (BBN) – The Bangladesh Business News prepared Thursday’s midday business round up compiling reports, published by different local and international newspapers and news portals.
Bangladesh’s three companies recommend dividend
Bangladesh’s three listed companies – Meghna Petroleum, Keya Cosmetics and Eastern Cables – have recommended dividend for the year ended on June 30 in 2017, according to separate official disclosures on Thursday.
Bangladesh’s stocks remain positive at midday
Bangladesh’s stocks remained in positive trend at midday on Thursday as investors continued their buying spree on sector-wise stocks.
Indian rupee up 11 paisa at 64.85 on increased dollar selling
The Indian rupee advanced by 11 paisa to 64.85 against the dollar at the interbank forex market today on increased selling of the US currency by exporters and banks. A weak dollar against other currencies overseas also supported the rupee's gains.
Sensex up 122 points ahead of GST Council meet
The benchmark BSE Sensex was trading higher by over 120 points due to value-buying by investors and optimism ahead of GST Council meeting.
Japanese stocks lead gains in Asia
Asian stocks climbed in Thursday trade, following the firmer lead from Wall Street in the last session.
Gold little-changed; palladium holds near multi-year peaks
Gold prices held largely steady on Thursday after marking a near three-week high in the previous session, while palladium remained close to a more than 16-year peak touched on Wednesday.
Oil markets stable, but doubts over recent bull run emerge
Oil prices held steady on Thursday after falling late in the previous session, supported by ongoing supply cuts led by OPEC and Russia.
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