Oil
Asian stocks slide as China stimulus disappoints; bitcoin extends record rally
Bitcoin climbed to an all-time high as Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election along with pro-crypto candidates being voted to Congress spurred expectations of a light-handed regulatory environment.
Oil prices tumble as Iran fears ease, yen weakens after Japan polls
Oil prices fell as much as five percent in early trade before paring some of their losses
Oil prices steady after 7% weekly drop
Brent crude futures rose 8 cents, or 0.11 percent, to $73.14 a barrel by 0120 GMT
Oil prices fall, weekly 7% drop on China demand woes, mixed Mideast outlook
Brent crude futures fell $1.39, or 1.87 percent, to $73.06 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate crude settled at$69.22 a barrel, down $1.45 or 2.05 percent
VAT on import and trading of edible oil slashed
NBR also exempted VAT at production and trading of the highly import-based edible oil
Oil prices drop on easing fears over Middle East, most markets rise
Both main oil contracts dropped around three percent in early exchanges, after the Washington Post reported that Netanyahu had pledged to target Iran's military rather than its crude and nuclear sector
Oil prices rise on US storm, fears of Israel-Iran conflict
US President Joe Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about Israel's plans concerning Iran in a 30-minute call on Wednesday that the White House described as "direct and very productive"
Oil prices steady after sliding on potential Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire
Brent crude futures rose 22 cents, or 0.3 percent, to $77.4 a barrel by 0349 GMT
Oil prices dip after strongest weekly rise in over a year
Brent crude futures fell 31 cents, or 0.4 percent, to $77.74 per barrel by 0435 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate crude futures slipped 20 cents, or 0.27 percent, to $74.18 per barrel
Oil prices up 3% on worries about Middle East supplies
Oil prices climbed about 3 percent to a one-week high on Friday on worries that tensions in Israel and Gaza could spread into a wider conflict that could disrupt global crude supplies.
Oil dips as economic concerns offset Middle East supply worries
Oil fell for a fourth day on Wednesday as concerns about slowing European demand offset worries about Middle East supply disruptions stemming from the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza.
Asia shares slip on Middle East woes, higher yields
Asian shares hit one-year lows Monday as the risk of a wider conflict in the Middle East clouded sentiment in a week laden with data on U.S. growth and inflation as well as earnings from some of the world's largest tech companies.
Oil rises on supply worries, US summer demand hopes
By 0613 GMT, Brent crude futures had climbed 67 cents to $74.85 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures rose 73 cents to $70.10 a barrel. On Monday, Brent had climbed 0.5 per cent and the WTI 0.3 per cent.
8 benefits of the champi: oiling the mane
Oiling hair is a common cultural practice in Bangladesh. We have seen our parents do it, we have seen our siblings do it, and now that we are of age, we do it too because it is essential to keep our hair healthy. Oiling is great for scalp and overall hair nourishment.
Refiners to find out if any dealer is involved in oil crisis
The Bangladesh Vegetable Oil Refiners & Vanaspati Manufacturers Association today said it will take action against the dealers if their involvement is found in creating an edible oil crisis.
Edible oil crunch: Taking shine off Eid for many
A banker in Naogaon did not find soybean oil in the local market. A woman in Natore was lucky to score a one-litre bottle for an unusually higher price. A private firm employee in Chattogram decided to make do with mustard oil after failing to find soybean oil in her neighborhood.
Russia wants gas payments in roubles from April 1
President Vladimir Putin on Thursday warned "unfriendly" countries, including all EU members, that they would be cut off from Russian gas unless they opened an account in roubles to pay for deliveries.
Long-haul bus fare cut by 3 paisa per kilometre
The government decides to reduce passenger fare by 3 paisa per kilometre for long haul buses following the recent cuts in fuel prices.
Fuel price cut from midnight
After months of criticism over high oil price despite an international plunge, the government will lower fuel cost that will be effective after midnight tonight. Prices of petrol and octane will come down by Tk 10 per litre while that for diesel and kerosene Tk 3 per litre, ministry officials say.