Tuesday’s evening business round up of Bangladesh

Last updated: January 19, 2021

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Bangladesh, Dhaka (BBN) - Bangladesh Business News prepares Tuesday’s evening business round up compiling reports, published by different newspapers and news portals.

DSE daily turnover hits one-month low
Stocks at Dhaka Stock Exchange edged higher on Tuesday, snapping a two-day losing streak, as bargain hunters showed their appetite on sector specific issues.

India’s gift of 20 lakh Covid-19 vaccines likely to reach in a day or two
The twenty lakh doses of Covishield vaccine, being gifted by India, may reach the country tomorrow or on the next day [Thursday], Bangladesh's health minister Zahid Maleque said today.

Hong Kong leads gains in mixed trading day for Asia-Pacific markets
Stocks in Asia-Pacific were mixed on Tuesday as investors waited for remarks from U.S. President-elect Joe Biden’s nominee for Treasury secretary, Janet Yellen.

Oil prices rise as investors look to higher demand seen in second half
Oil prices climbed on Tuesday as optimism that government stimulus will eventually lift global economic growth and oil demand trumped concerns that renewed COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns globally are cooling fuel consumption. Brent crude futures for March rose 70 cents to $55.45 a barrel after slipping 35 cents in the previous session.

How to stay motivated during a cold, winter Covid lockdown
Most people already struggle to stay motivated in January and further tough coronavirus lockdowns in many countries have made for an even harder start to 2021. But experts say there are ways to help.

IEA cuts 2021 oil demand outlook as new Covid lockdowns weigh on fuel sales
The International Energy Agency on Tuesday cut its 2021 global oil demand forecast, citing soaring Covid-19 cases and renewed lockdown measures that will further limit mobility.

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