Gold prices drop more than 2% for second week

Gold prices were largely stable in global markets on Friday but fell more than 2% over the week, pressured by a stronger US dollar and higher US Treasury yields.The precious metal was on track for its second consecutive weekly decline as investors awaited key US employment data for clues about the Federal Reserve’s next interest-rate decision.As of 0419 GMT on Friday, spot gold was little changed at $4,184.45 an ounce, down more than 2% for the week. US gold futures rose 0.3% to $4,214.70 an ounce.The US dollar was on course for a weekly gain, making dollar-denominated gold more expensive for buyers using other currencies.Meanwhile, yields on 10-year and 30-year US Treasury bonds rose to their highest levels since 2002 on Thursday, adding further pressure on the non-yielding asset.Kyle Rodda, senior financial market analyst at Capital.com, said market participants were closely watching expectations for US interest rates as well as geopolitical developments in the Middle East.Empl...

Features of Canon 24.2 Megapixel EOS R8 Mark II

Japanese technology company Canon has recently launched its new 24.2-megapixel full-frame mirrorless camera, the EOS R8 Mark II, in the Bangladeshi market.This camera weighs just 546 grams. It features new creative options, an easy-to-use interface, improved stabilization technology, and several advanced features borrowed from Canon's higher-end models.This Canon camera is compact and lightweight. Canon stated that it is their smallest and lightest full-frame mirror less camera. Its dimensio...

Experts call for professional framework to manage distressed bank assets

Staff CorrespondentExperts have called for establishing an independent, professional and accountable framework to manage the growing volume of non-performing and distressed assets in Bangladesh’s banking sector, in...

Benuka Lalitkala Kendra celebrates 46th founding anniversary

Staff CorrespondentBenuka Lalitkala Kendra celebrated its 46th founding anniversary and Nazrul Year 2026 with a colourful cultural programme in Dhaka on Saturday (October 3).The event was held at the National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy at 6:15pm.The programme was organised under the theme, “Nurturing native heritage is essential for a healthy culture.”The main attraction of the celebration was a cultural performance titled “Benuka’s Melody in the Light of Heritage”, featuring a range of traditional and cultural presentations.As part of the programme, Benuka Lalitkala Kendra honoured noted Nazrul and classical music artiste Salahuddin Ahmed for his contribution to music and cultural practices. The celebration brought together art...

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Argentina crush Burkina Faso 7-0 ahead of Messi farewell

Argentina thrashed Burkina Faso 7-0 in an international friendly on Saturday, putting on a dominant display just days before Lionel Messi is set to make his final appearance for the national team on home soil.Argentina played without captain Messi during the current international window but showed little sign of missing their iconic No. 10. After opening the window with a 4-0 victory over Bolivia, the world champions produced an even more emphatic performance against Burkina Faso.Lautaro Martinez opened the scoring from the rebound after Burkina Faso goalkeeper Razack Guira saved his initial penalty. The goal was Martinez’s 42nd for Argentina, moving him level with Sergio Aguero in third place on the country’s all-time scoring list. Only Gabriel Batistuta, with 54 goals, and Messi, with 125, are ahead of him.Argentina doubled their advantage in the eighth minute when Burkina Faso defender Moumouni Diallo inadvertently turned the ball into his own net while attempting to clear it.Gianluca Prestianni then scored his first international goal in the 12th minute, cutting into the box before firing a powerful shot beyond the goalkeeper.Nico Paz added Argentina’s fourth goal with a composed finish, continuing his scoring form after also finding the net against Bolivia.Julian Alvarez made it 5-0 before halftime with another impressive finish.Argentina continued their dominance after the break. Substitute Franco Mastantuono scored his first international goal after taking advantage of a one-on-one opportunity to make it 6-0.Giuliano Simeone completed the rout in th...

Law and order: No room for impunity

The vandalism at content creator Salman Muqtadir’s BrownFish Studio in Dhaka’s ECB Chattar and the subsequent destruction of the Radda MCH-FP Centre in Mirpur raise a much larger question ...

Justice for July: Now the verdict must be enforced

The International Crimes Tribunal-2’s verdict sentencing Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader and six other senior leaders to death over crimes against humanity during the July-August 2024 mass uprising marks a significant moment in th...

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