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Wednesday, 17 June, 2026

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Oil prices sink to three-month low as US-Iran deal signals Hormuz reopening

Oil prices slipped to their lowest since March on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump and Irans deputy foreign minister said they had reached an initial deal to end the war and to resume traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, reports Reuters. Brent crude futures fell $3.58, or 4.10%, to...

Nutritionist claims rice cooking method can cut arsenic levels by 73%

A UK-based nutritionist has issued a stark warning to consumers about a staple food item found in nearly every kitchen pantry, saying that popular cooking methods expose them to dangerous chemical levels. On June 12, Zib Atkins took to Instagram to upload a video detailing the hidden dangers...

Gold prices rise again; 22-carat gold reaches Tk 224,940 per bhori

After four consecutive price cuts, the Bangladesh Jewelers Association (BAJUS) has raised gold prices in the local market. Under the revised rates, the price of 22-carat gold has increased by Tk 6,590 per bhori (11.664 grams), taking the new price to Tk 224,940. BAJUS announced the new rates in...

Gold prices fall sharply for second straight day

Gold prices in Bangladesh fell sharply again on Thursday as the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) reduced the price of 22-carat gold by Tk4,432 per bhori, a day after announcing a major cut. Under the revised rates, one bhori (11.664 grammes) of 22-carat gold now costs Tk218,350 down from...

BAJUS slashes gold by Tk6,591 per bhori, silver prices fall too

Gold prices in Bangladesh dropped on Wednesday after the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) cut the rate of 22-carat gold by Tk6,591 per bhori. Under the revised rates, one bhori (11.664 grammes) of 22-carat gold now costs Tk222,782, down from Tk229,373. BAJUS announced the latest...

People caught in debt trap

The continuous increase in living expenses, coupled with limited income and inadequate savings, is pushing a large portion of the countrys lower- and middle-income groups into a debt trap. To cover unexpected costs such as medical treatment, their childrens education or marriage, and other urgent...

BSEC removes floor prices on Beximco and Islami Bank stocks

Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has withdrawn the floor price restrictions on shares of Beximco Limited and Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC, allowing both stocks to trade freely from tomorrow (Tuesday). The decision was taken at a special commission meeting held on Monday, and a...

Oil prices surge over $4 after Israeli strikes on Iran and Lebanon

Oil prices jumped more than $4 on Monday, with investors spooked by fresh Israeli strikes on Iran as well as renewed attacks on Lebanon a day earlier, Reuters reported. Brent crude futures rose $4.42 or 4.47% to $97.15 a barrel as of 0609 GMT, while US crude futures were up $4.07 or 4.50% at...

BERC raises electricity prices, sparking concern over rising living costs

The government has already increased fuel prices twice due to the Iran war. Following those hikes, electricity tariffs have now been raised, adding further pressure to peoples daily lives. An analysis of the new electricity tariff structure shows that residential consumers will face an average...

Electricity prices hiked

The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has announced a significant increase in electricity tariffs at both wholesale and consumer levels, with the new rates taking effect from 1 June. At a press briefing held on Wednesday (3 June) at the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB) in...

Gold prices in local market drop

Gold prices in Bangladesh have been reduced by Tk3,266 per bhori, with the price of 22-carat gold now set at Tk234,855, according to the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS). In a statement issued on Tuesday morning, BAJUS said the new prices were fixed considering the overall market...

Leather prices depend on int’l market, not domestic demand: Minister

Agriculture and Livestock Minister Amin Ur Rashid on Saturday said that leather prices depend not on domestic demand but on conditions in the international market, reports BSS. He made the comment while replying to a query after a discussion marking the 45th martyrdom anniversary of Shaheed...

Pakistan govt cuts petrol, diesel prices by Rs22 per litre

The federal government of Pakistan has reduced the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel by Rs22 per litre each, according to a statement issued by the Prime Ministers Office (PMO). Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced the decision on Friday, saying that providing relief to the public...

Gold prices up by Tk2,158 per bhori

Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) has decided to increase the gold prices by Tk2,158 per bhori ahead of Eid, with the price of 22-carat gold now set at Tk238,121. According to a press release issued by the BAJUS on Monday (25 May) morning, the new price of 22-carat gold has been set at...

Oil prices fall over 5% on hopes for Iran deal

Oil prices dropped more than five percent and Asian stock markets edged higher early Monday on growing hopes for a deal to end the US-Iran conflict, reports AFP. North Sea Brent crude fell 5.1 percent to $98.22 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate dropped 5.2 percent to $91.57 before...

Govt fixes rawhide prices: Cowhide capped at Tk67 per sq ft

The government has taken a series of initiatives ahead of Eid-ul-Azha to ensure proper management of sacrificial animal hides by fixing new prices, strengthening preservation efforts and tightening measures to prevent smuggling and disorder. This year, the price of raw cowhide has been fixed at...

Gold sees fresh price hike after three consecutive cuts

After being reduced in three consecutive phases, gold prices have now increased in the domestic market. The price of 22-carat gold has been raised by Tk2,158 per bhori, setting the new rate at Tk238,121 per bhori. According to a press release issued by the Bangladesh Jewellers Association...

Gold prices reduced by Tk2,158 per bhori

Gold prices in Bangladesh have been reduced by Tk2,158 per bhori, with the price of 22-carat gold now set at Tk235,963, according to the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS). In a statement issued on Wednesday morning, BAJUS said the new prices were fixed considering the overall market...

Asian stocks fall as oil surges amid US-Iran deadlock

Most Asian stock markets fell in early trading on Monday, extending losses across global equities, as escalating tensions between the United States and Iran pushed oil prices sharply higher, reports AFP. Oil prices climbed more than two percent after hopes faded for a breakthrough in...

Protein-packed Mexican chicken rice bowl for a healthy meal

Social media influencer Vipul Tiwari shared a flavorful yet healthy Mexican chicken rice bowl recipe on Instagram on March 5, 2026. The dish contains 580 calories and 48g of protein, making it a tasty, macro-friendly meal option. Ingredients required Here are the ingredients required to make...

22-carat rate falls Tk4,374 per bhori in local market

Gold prices in the local market have dropped further just a day after the previous reduction, with the price of 22-carat gold falling by Tk4,374 per bhori. According to the new rate set by the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS), the price of one bhori (11.664 grams) of 22-carat gold has...

Helpless middle class turns to TCB truck sales amid rising prices

Soaring prices of daily essentials have pushed not only low-income families but also sections of the middle class to rely on subsidized products sold through the Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) truck sales program. With the prices of eggs, edible oil, vegetables, fish and meat continuing...

Oil prices jump on latest US-Iran peace process impasse

Oil prices rose by more than 3 percent as stark differences between the US ⁠and Iran on a proposal to end the war in the Middle East pushed supply concerns back into the spotlight, Al Jazeera reported. Brent crude futures gained $3.47, or 3.3 percent, to $107.68 a barrel by 10:45 GMT and US...

Oil prices rise after Trump rejects Iran’s response

Oil prices climbed after US President Donald Trump dismissed Irans reply to Washingtons peace proposal as totally unacceptable, raising concerns over prolonged tensions. Brent crude, the global benchmark, rose 2.69 percent to $104.01 per barrel by 23:36 GMT on Sunday, building on a 1.23 percent...

DSE index falls on first trading day of week

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) index declined on the first working day of the week, with share prices of most listed companies also falling. According to DSE sources, a total of 394 companies and mutual funds were traded during the day. The total transaction value stood at Tk 727 crore 45 lakh...

Oil prices rise amid renewed US-Iran tensions in Hormuz

Global oil prices climbed on Friday after renewed clashes between the United States and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz raised fears of supply disruptions, although gains later eased amid hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough, reports Al Jazeera. Brent crude futures rose as much as 3 percent during...

Gold surges over 3% on easing Middle East tensions

Gold prices rose more than 3 percent on Wednesday, hitting their highest level in over a week, as hopes of a US-Iran peace deal weakened the dollar and oil prices, reports Reuters. Spot gold jumped 3.4 percent to $4,708.86 per ounce by 1133 GMT, its highest since April 27. US gold futures for...

Gold prices increase

Gold prices in Bangladesh have increased again, with the latest adjustment raising the price of 22-carat gold by Tk2,158 per bhori. According to a press release issued by the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) on Wednesday (6 May) morning, the new price of 22-carat gold has been set at...