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...

German Vice Minister visits Abul Khair Steel Melting factory

Staff CorrespondentA delegation led by Dr. Bärbel Kofler, Parliamentary Vice Minister and State Secretary to the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) Germany, visited the factory of Abul Khair Steel Melting Limited (AKSML).During the visit to the factory in Sitakunda, Chattogram, on Monday, the delegation was briefed on AKSML’s modern production technologies, its Guinness World Records achievement, and various initiatives in environmentally friendly industri...

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Bangladesh Consulate in Toronto tops global Google ratings among diplomatic missions

The Consulate General of Bangladesh in Toronto has received a Google Maps rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on more than 3,000 reviews, which it says is the highest among diplomatic missions worldwide.In a statement issued on October 28, the consulate said the rating reflected feedback from a large number of service users and recognised its efforts to make consular services more accessible, efficient, transparent and responsive to the needs of the Bangladeshi diaspora in Canada.The consulate has introduced several measures to reduce the time, cost and inconvenience involved in accessing services. These include same-day processing of no visa required (NVR) applications, powers of attorney and document attestations, enabling applicants travelling from distant provinces to complete their work in a...

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Shadman stranded on 99 as Bangladesh dominate opening day

Opener Shadman Islam was left stranded on 99 as bad light brought a premature end to the opening day of the first Test against West Indies, with Bangladesh firmly in control at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium today.Shadman struck 10 fours in a patient knock that helped Bangladesh recover from an early setback and finish the day on front foot. The hosts had reached 213-3 when play was called off, with Shadman unbeaten on 99 and Liton Das on 10.Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and elected to bat, a decision that eventually paid off as Shadman displayed a remarkable composure against a disciplined West Indies bowling attack.New ball bowlers Jayden Seales and Shamar Joseph immediately put the Bangladesh openers under pressure with probing lines and lengths. Their persistence paid off when Tanzid Hasan Tamim, on 7, edged a delivery outside off stump to the second slip.Shadman, however, resisted the temptation to drive outside off and patiently rebuilt the innings alongside Mominul Haque. The pair frustrated the West Indies pacers with a 59-run partnership.Left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican broke the stand when Mominul sliced a delivery to mid-off, departing for 28 off 51 balls, including two fours.Warrican then removed Shanto for 19 after a successful leg-before-wicket review, with the Bangladesh captain missing a paddle sweep.Shadman reached his 10th Test half-century, and fourth against West Indies, off 95 balls, guiding a delivery behind square on the leg side for a single.He subsequently found an able partner in Towhid Hridoy, who was playing his...

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