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 
India: South African thermal coal portside prices rise further
South African thermal coal prices at Indian ports rose again w-o-w. RB2 (5,500 NAR) increased by INR 100/t to INR...
South Asia: Scrap markets show mixed trends amid selective buying, offers remain firm
Higher freight and costs support global scrap prices Limited US bulk scrap availability outside Turkiye Imported scrap markets across South...
China: Billet prices stable, rebar futures edge higher
Chinese billet prices remained stable d-o-d at RMB 2,930/t ($421/t) on 21 Jan'26, while SHFE rebar futures rose by RMB...
Bangladesh: Imported scrap prices rise up to $5/t w-o-w amid global crunch; election uncertainty weighs on market
Firm global prices lift offers; Bangladesh cautious Election uncertainty, weak rebar cap price upside Bangladesh's imported ferrous scrap prices were...
BNP expels 59 rebel candidates
BNP has expelled 59 leaders for conducting organizational activities in violation of party decisions. This information was given in a...
Pakistan to join Trump’s Gaza ‘Peace Board’
Pakistan is joining the 'Peace Board' or 'Peace Council' working towards rebuilding Gaza and establishing lasting peace. Pakistan has accepted...
BNP to vote ‘yes’ in referendum
BNP will vote 'yes' in referendum. Advisor to the party chairman and spokesperson of the party's Central National Election Management...
Simultaneous voting in 300 seats: Press Secretary
The voting for the 13th National Parliament election will be held simultaneously in 300 seats; elections will be held in...
BNP leaders and activists are threatening voters: Sarjis
National Citizen Party (NCP) northern region chief organizer and Panchagarh-1 parliamentary candidate Md. Sarjis Alam has alleged that BNP Chairman...
Attack inside hospital emergency department in Satkhira
An attack occurred inside the emergency department of a hospital in Kolaroa, Satkhira. The incident took place at around 8...