India: Melting scrap prices increase by INR 200/t d-o-d in Alang
Ship-breaking melting scrap prices in Gujarat's Alang market rose by INR 200/t d-o-d on 7 Feb'26, as per BigMint's assessment....
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Bangladesh: Non-coking coal imports gain momentum amid stronger supplier flows
Bangladesh's non-coking coal imports increased to 2.12 mnt in Jan'26, reflecting a 13% m-o-m rise from 1.88 mnt in Dec'25...
Baltic dry index eases amid seasonal slowdown, softer Capesize rates
The Baltic Dry Index dipped by 0.67% (13 points) d-o-d to 1,923 points on 6 Feb'26. It declined amid weaker...
Pakistan: Non-coking coal imports drop m-o-m in Jan’26 but surge y-o-y
Pakistan's non-coking coal imports declined 24% m-o-m to 0.5 mnt in Jan'26 from 0.66 mnt in Dec'25, largely due to...
Weekly Round-Up: Global ferrous scrap markets slow as Turkiye demand weakens, Ramadan cools Pakistan buying
Turkiye-South Asia scrap demand steady but cautious US domestic price gains lift export sentiment Global ferrous imported scrap markets stayed...
Weekly round-up: Billet prices soften ahead of Ramadan in Middle East; Asia sees weak demand in key markets
Black Sea billet export activity remains thin Asian billet prices stable, trades remain sporadic Global billet prices softened in the...
BNP workers in Tangail-4 constituency attacked with ‘Joy Bangla’ slogan
In Tangail-4 (Kalihati) constituency, supporters of former minister Abdul Latif Siddique, an independent candidate (smiley symbol), attacked the workers of...
Voting begins in Japan for national elections
Voting has begun in Japan for national elections. Voters began voting at 8 am local time today (February 8). 1,284...
Discussions were fruitful, US Ambassador’s message to take relations forward
US Ambassador Christensen has indicated that the existing diplomatic relations between Bangladesh and the United States will be further strengthened....
7 shops gutted in late-night fire in Monpura
Seven shops and a warehouse in the market were gutted in a late-night fire in Bhola's Monpura. The affected traders...
