Asian stainless steel market weakens amid potential increase in nickel ore supply, tighter EU import quotas 
India: Steel wire rod prices soften in Jun’26 on subdued sales momentum 
South Asian ship recycling markets witness mixed trends 
India: Ministry of Mines unveils Mineral Exchange Rules, 2026 
India’s thermal coal port inventories rise marginally amid subdued demand for imports 
China: Billet prices edge up on cost support, SHFE rebar firms ahead of holiday
Chinese billet prices inched up by RMB 10/t ($1.4/t) d-o-d to RMB 2,930/t ($422/t) on 4 Feb'26, while SHFE rebar...
Iran: Billet prices ease on holiday lull, rebar steady amid cautious sentiment
Iran's billet prices fell by 9,000 rials/kg ($7/t) to 461,000 rials/kg ($344/t) on 4 Feb'26, while rebar prices remained unchanged...
Bangladesh: Imported ferrous scrap prices rise w-o-w on tighter local scrap and firmer rebar levels
Local scrap shortage lifts sentiment despite weak steel demand Ship recycling activity improves, though margins remain pressured Imported ferrous scrap...
Ship recycling volumes in South Asia surge 25% y-o-y in CY’25 as India records sharp growth
Alang leads with strong HKC compliance and rising arrivals NOC delays, weak fundamentals hit Bangladesh's recycling sector Compliance gaps, liquidity...
Sarjis Alam fined for violating election code of conduct
A mobile court has fined Sarjis Alam, the candidate of the 11-party alliance for Panchagarh-1 constituency and the chief coordinator...
Ameer-e-Jamaat to hold public meetings in four districts of Rajshahi today
Jamaat Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman will hold election public meetings in four districts of Rajshahi division today. He will visit...
BNP will ensure the rights of July freedom fighters if it comes to power: Mirza Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said that if BNP gets the responsibility of running the state in...
Clashes over dispute between two teenagers in Sylhet
A clash between people from several villages in Sylhet's Tukerbazar over a dispute between two teenagers has resulted in casualties....
Jamaat Ameer has so much knowledge about the Liberation War, I didn’t know before – Amir Khasru
BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury said, Jamaat-e-Islami's Ameer has so much knowledge about the Liberation War, I...
RAB’s name will change this time
The interim government has decided to change the name of RAB. The new name has been given to 'Special Intervention...