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 
Body of a young man with his throat slit recovered in Hijla Upazila
The body of a young man named Md. Amir Hossain with his throat slit has been recovered from Meghna Boarchar...
IS claims responsibility for blast at Chinese restaurant in Kabul
The Islamic State militant group has claimed responsibility for the blast at a Chinese restaurant in the Afghan capital Kabul....
Ambassadors of 4 countries including Russia meet with Tarique Rahman
BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman received a courtesy call from the ambassadors of Russia and the Nordic region assigned to Bangladesh....
NCP announces candidates for three more seats
The National Citizens Party (NCP) has finalized candidates for three more seats in the upcoming 13th National Parliament elections. The...
UAE, India sign $3 billion LNG deal
India has signed a $3 billion deal to buy liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The...
Asif Mahmud’s former APS Moazzem not allowed to go abroad
The court has not allowed Moazzem Hossain, former Assistant Private Secretary (APS) of Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan, former advisor to...
Voting ‘yes’ in referendum will not bring back dictatorship in the country: Information Advisor
Calling for a 'yes' vote in the referendum, Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, said,...
India: Bids for iron ore lumps remain firm m-o-m in OMC’s auction
In OMC's auction for 1.414 mnt of iron ore lumps (Fe 60-65%) on 19 Jan'26, the entire material was booked...
Baltic dry index jumps on strong Capesize rally and improved bulk cargo demand
The Baltic Dry Index surged by 5.3% (83 points) to 1,650 on 19 Jan'26 against 16 Jan on improved iron...