Gold price rises by Tk 2,216 per bhori after four straight cuts

The price of gold has gone up again in the domestic market, with the cost of the best-quality 22-carat gold rising by Tk 2,216 per bhori.The new rates came into effect from 10am Wednesday, according to a press release issued by the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS).With the latest adjustment, 22-carat gold will now sell at Tk 223,074 per bhori including VAT.BAJUS said the prices of gold ornaments were adjusted following an increase in the price of refined (tejabi) gold in the local market.Under the revised rates, the price of 21-carat gold has been raised by Tk 2,100 to Tk 213,043 per bhori, while 18-carat gold has gone up by Tk 1,750 to Tk 182,950 per bhori.The price of gold of the traditional method has increased by Tk 1,458 to Tk 149,474 per bhori.Earlier, BAJUS had cut gold prices four times in a row on October 13, 22, 23 and 25, bringing down the price of 22-carat gold by a total of Tk 10,439 per bhori. The latest hike comes after those four consecutive reductions.Meanwhile...

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Mohammad Khaybar Rahman, Chief Executive Officer of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), has stated that the corporation will take effective measures to control tobacco use, protect public health, and safeguard people from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke.He made the statement while addressing a consultation meeting titled “Actions Required to Ensure a 100% Smoke-Free and Tobacco-Free Environment in Dhaka South City Corporation” as the chief guest on Wednesday. The meeting was jointly organized by Dhaka Ahsania Mission and DSCC at the DSCC conference room.Presenting the keynote paper at the meeting, Mukhlesur Rahman, Deputy Director of the Health and Nutrition Sector at Dhaka Ahsania Mission, stated that, according to the Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS), approximately...

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Shadman completes 3rd Test century, then falls

Shadman Islam completed his third Test century in the first over of the second day against West Indies at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Thursday, then was out lbw to Joshua Bishop for 105 three overs later.Resuming on 99, the left-handed opener pushed the second ball of the day to the leg side for two to reach his hundred off 220 balls.He added only four more runs. With the fifth ball of the 77th over, Bishop pitched a good-length delivery outside off stump that came back in and struck Shadman high on the front pad as he defended on the back foot.The umpire gave him out. Shadman spoke to his batting partner Liton Das and reviewed the decision, but UltraEdge showed no contact with the bat and ball-tracking showed the ball pitching in line, hitting in line and going on to hit middle stump. It was Bishop's first Test wicket.Shadman's 105 came off 234 balls and included 11 fours. Bangladesh were 221 for four when he was out.The century was Shadman's first in 17 Test innings. His previous hundred came against Zimbabwe in April 2025, and his first was also against Zimbabwe, in 2021.Towhid Hridoy resumed his innings after Shadman's dismissal. He had retired hurt on 42 on the first day and was carried off on a stretcher.Bangladesh ended the opening day on 213 for three in 74 overs after bad light cut play short. Shanto won the toss and chose to bat, and Bangladesh are without Mushfiqur Rahim, who injured his finger at practice on the eve of the match, reports UNB....

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