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Bangladeshis spent big through cards during Ramadan: Survey

Bangladeshis spent big through cards during Ramadan: Survey

Dhaka: Bangladeshi consumers spent significantly more during this year’s festive season of Ramadan and Eid in comparison to 2017, according...
Nine brands collaborate with Jatra

Nine brands collaborate with Jatra

Jatra is all set for the beginning of its new...
Apple net worth hits $1-trillion mark; now worth 2 Facebooks, 7 Netflixes and 42 Twitters

Apple net worth hits $1-trillion mark; now worth 2 Facebooks, 7 Netflixes and 42 Twitters

Apple on Wednesday touched a major market cap milestone as...
IFAD and Bangladesh sign deal for increasing incomes of rural households
IFAD and Bangladesh sign deal for increasing incomes of rural households
Generous humane country like Bangladesh shouldn’t be punished: WB
Generous humane country like Bangladesh shouldn’t be punished: WB
Pvt banks to lower lending, deposit rates from July
Pvt banks to lower lending, deposit rates from July
No price hike before snapping illegal gas connections: Consumer groups
No price hike before snapping illegal gas connections: Consumer groups
Vendors reap easy profit as lure of fresh notes sees punters swarm Gulistan
Vendors reap easy profit as lure of fresh notes sees punters swarm Gulistan
E-shops doing better Eid business than last year
E-shops doing better Eid business than last year
Bangladesh needs to boost productive investment: IMF
Bangladesh needs to boost productive investment: IMF
CPD dismayed by tax freebie for ‘anarchic’ banking sector
CPD dismayed by tax freebie for ‘anarchic’ banking sector
BNP rejects national budget and calls it election oriented
BNP rejects national budget and calls it election oriented
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Budget

Parliament’s budget session prorogued

Parliament’s budget session prorogued

Parliament passes Tk 4,64,573cr national budgetParliament passes Tk 4,64,573cr national budget
Muhith comes under fire in JS for ‘not focusing’ on job creationMuhith comes under fire in JS for ‘not focusing’ on job creation
BNP rejects national budget and calls it election orientedBNP rejects national budget and calls it election oriented
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Economy

Internet use to see 5pc VAT cut: Muhith

Internet use to see 5pc VAT cut: Muhith

Pvt banks to lower lending, deposit rates from JulyPvt banks to lower lending, deposit rates from July
Bangladesh needs to boost productive investment: IMFBangladesh needs to boost productive investment: IMF
Rohingya crisis affects adversely BD society and economy: CPDRohingya crisis affects adversely BD society and economy: CPD
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Industry

As Trump pulls out of Iran deal, Asia grapples with impact on oil supplies

As Trump pulls out of Iran deal, Asia grapples with impact on oil supplies

Bangladesh’s second tea auction centre in MoulvibazarBangladesh’s second tea auction centre in Moulvibazar
BBML signs loan agreement with DEG for USD 15MBBML signs loan agreement with DEG for USD 15M
Alibaba’s Singles’ Day fest sale hits $25bnAlibaba’s Singles’ Day fest sale hits $25bn
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Markets

Bangladeshis spent big through cards during Ramadan: Survey

Bangladeshis spent big through cards during Ramadan: Survey

Nine brands collaborate with JatraNine brands collaborate with Jatra
No price hike before snapping illegal gas connections: Consumer groupsNo price hike before snapping illegal gas connections: Consumer groups
Vendors reap easy profit as lure of fresh notes sees punters swarm GulistanVendors reap easy profit as lure of fresh notes sees punters swarm Gulistan
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Tech

Apple net worth hits $1-trillion mark; now worth 2 Facebooks, 7 Netflixes and 42 Twitters

Apple net worth hits $1-trillion mark; now worth 2 Facebooks, 7 Netflixes and 42 Twitters

BT to cut 13,000 jobs and leave London HQBT to cut 13,000 jobs and leave London HQ
Facebook shuffles top management, eyes Blockchain: ReportFacebook shuffles top management, eyes Blockchain: Report
No sign of relief for Facebook shares after Zuckerberg apologyNo sign of relief for Facebook shares after Zuckerberg apology
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Service

IFAD and Bangladesh sign deal for increasing incomes of rural households

IFAD and Bangladesh sign deal for increasing incomes of rural households

NBR to organise ‘Halkhata Day’ marking Pahela BaishakhNBR to organise ‘Halkhata Day’ marking Pahela Baishakh
Uber sells Southeast Asia business to Grab after costly battleUber sells Southeast Asia business to Grab after costly battle
bKash offers 10pc cash back on book purchase at ‘Ekushey Book Fair’bKash offers 10pc cash back on book purchase at ‘Ekushey Book Fair’
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BD, WB sign $55mn financing deal to expand renewable energy uses

BD, WB sign $55mn financing deal to expand renewable energy uses

BB to sue Philippines bank to recover stolen moneyBB to sue Philippines bank to recover stolen money
Muhith calls WB ex-chief Zoellick ‘worthless’Muhith calls WB ex-chief Zoellick ‘worthless’
Bata gives love letter to customerBata gives love letter to customer
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Name of Currency Buy Sell
US Dollar78.3079.25
EURO82.9885.29
British Pound99.31101.58
Australian Dollar58.3759.65
Japanese Yen0.680.69
Canadian Dollar58.8460.11
Swiss Franc77.3279.04
Singapore Dollar55.0656.27
Chinese Yuan11.2711.61
Indian Rupee1.201.25
Kuwaiti Dinar244.00254.30
Saudi Riyal20.7721.30
Malaysian Ringgit17.5617.95
UAE. Dirham21.2121.75
Source : Janata Bank 04 Dec 2016 More...
Gram (Taka) Bhari (Taka)
Gold (22 karat)393545898
Gold (21 karat)376043856
Gold (18 karat)325037908
Gold (local)214525019
Silver (21 karat)901050
1 Bhari=11.664 gram, 22 Karat=1.5 ana, 21 karat=2 ana, 18 karat= 4 ana with alloy
Source: Bangladesh Jewellers Samity