China鈥檚 economy under pressure as consumer slump deepens
Consumer prices in China fell last month at their fastest rate in six months, official data showed Wednesday, as leaders struggle to reignite demand in the world鈥檚 second-largest economy...
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No respite from high prices despite fall on global market
Despite a sharp decline in the commodity prices on the international market after a Ukraine war-induced surge, consumers in Bangladesh are still bearing the brunt of high prices of commodities as the domestic market remains indifferent to the global price fall...
Onion prices drop as imports resume
Onion prices declined by Tk聽5鈥�7 at the wholesale level at different markets of the capital following the resumption of imports...
Measures needed to stabilise rice prices, food inflation
WHILE food inflation has put a large number of poor, low- and fixed-income people into difficulty, the persistent increase in rice prices appears to be pushing many into food insecurity. The increase in rice prices, moreover, remains the major contributor to food inflation. Fine rice inflation has stayed in double digits over the past twelve months, while the medium and coarse...
Hidden hunger widespread
Rice prices continue to be the major contributor to food inflation as well as overall price hikes of essentials that lead majority people to struggle for food security amid spreading hidden hunger...
Market capitalisation falls by Tk 3,396 cr in week
The Dhaka Stock Exchange witnessed a sharp decline throughout the week, losing Tk 3,396 crore in market capitalisation as share prices dropped on most trading days...
Prices of essentials remain high, wholesale onion prices drop
The prices of almost all essentials, including onions, eggs, broiler chickens, and vegetables, remained high on Friday in the capital鈥檚 kitchen markets...
Oil prices rise ahead of US-Russia summit
Wall Street stocks finished little changed Thursday as markets absorbed a disappointing inflation report, while oil prices shot higher on the eve of a US-Russia summit on Ukraine...
Supply shortage, no import send onion prices soaring
The prices of onions have experienced a sharp hike in the country due to a supply shortage and a pause in import over the past few months...
China says consumer prices stable in July
Consumer prices in China remained stable in July, official data showed Saturday, providing a respite for the world鈥檚 second-largest economy, which is facing strong deflationary pressure and fragile domestic demand...
Govt needs to shore up issues to contain prices on kitchen market
PRICES of onions, eggs of farm chickens and vegetables registered a fresh increase on the kitchen market in Dhaka in the past week. Prices of onions registered the highest increase of Tk 20 a kilogram, that too, in a couple of days. Onions on August 8 sold for Tk 80鈥�85 a kilogram, up from Tk 60鈥�65. The prices, however, ranged between Tk 65 and Tk 70 on the wholesale market...
Prices of 10 types of heart stents reduced
The prices of 10 types of stents or rings imported from three companies to use in the treatment of heart disease in the country have dropped...
8 OPEC+ countries raise output to 5,47,000 bpd
The eight OPEC+ countries said Sunday they will increase production by 5,47,000 barrels a day in a move which analysts say aims to regain market share amid resilient crude prices...
Naogaon potato growers demonstrate demanding fair prices
Potato growers in Naogaon formed a human chain on Wednesday and also dumped potatoes on the road, demanding fair prices for the crop, similar to paddy and wheat...
Netflix profits surge off ads, higher subscription prices
Netflix reported stronger than expected second-quarter results Thursday, with profit jumping 45 per cent year-over-year as the streaming giant benefited from subscription price increases and a growing advertising business...
ATAB seeks govt help to curb air ticket prices
The Association of Travel Agents of Bangladesh has called for urgent government intervention to stop 鈥榮yndicate鈥� control in the air ticket market, which has led to abnormal fare hikes and created hardship for migrant workers and general passengers...
Inflation falls below 9pc barrier in 35 months聽
The general inflation eased further and dropped from the 9 per cent mark to 8.48 per cent in June because of falling prices of food items...
Oil rebounds as markets track Iran-Israel ceasefire
Oil prices recovered as stock markets diverged Wednesday while traders assessed whether the Israel-Iran ceasefire would endure...
No plan to raise fuel prices for now: adviser
Despite a slight rise in global oil prices amid the Middle East tensions, the government has no plan to raise fuel prices in the domestic market for now, said energy affairs adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan...
Oil prices wobble
Oil prices wobbled and stock markets wavered Monday as traders awaited Tehran鈥檚 response to US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend...
Oil prices fall even as Israel-Iran strikes extend into 4th day
Stocks rose and oil prices pulled back on Monday as fears of a wider Middle East conflict eased even as Israel and Iran pounded each other with missiles for a fourth day...
Mask prices double with surge of Covid infections
As Covid-19 infections has begun to rise once again in Bangladesh, the prices of face masks has doubled in the wholesale market, driven by opportunistic traders seeking to cash in on its growing demand...
Oil prices soar, stocks slide after Israel strikes Iran
Oil prices soared and stocks sank Friday after Israel launched strikes on Iran, prompting retaliation from Tehran and stoking fears of a full-blown war...
Low prices of rawhide disappoint sellers again
Despite hopes for a fair return, seasonal traders expressed disappointment over the low prices of rawhides during this year鈥檚 Eid-ul-Azha...
Striving to fulfil hopes in challenging times
The interim government, which assumed power following the collapse of the Awami League鈥檚 one-and-a-half-decade-long autocratic rule鈥攚idely blamed for devastating the country鈥檚 economy鈥攊s set to commence a new financial year amid high public expectations. However, the general population is increasingly facing hardship due to declining incomes and soaring prices of essential goods...
Public transport fare reduction demanded as fuel prices drop
Rights body Passenger Welfare Association of Bangladesh has demanded reduction in public transport fares as fuel oil prices have dropped...
Diesel, octane, petrol prices cut, kerosene up by Tk聽10
The government has reduced the prices of diesel, octane and petrol while raising the price of kerosene...
Oil prices jump
Crude prices rallied Wednesday following a report that US intelligence suggested Israel was planning a strike on Iranian nuclear facilities, which would send geopolitical tensions into overdrive and fuel regional conflict fears...
Japan minister resigns over free rice gaffe
Japan鈥檚 farm minister resigned Wednesday after saying he never buys rice because he gets it free, a remark that drew public fury in a country facing soaring food prices...
Spice prices decline ahead of Eid-ul-Azha
After a year marked by inflationary pressure on key food commodities and various types of spices, the Bangladeshi market is witnessing a notable decline in the prices of several essential spices, a relief for consumers ahead of Eid-ul-Azha...