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students protests in Bangladesh

With Hasina gone in Bangladesh, a rival family tastes power

DHAKA: Two women dominated Bangladeshi politics for decades. One was chased into exile. The other is newly free from...

Published 30 Aug, 2024 12:08pm

Opinion

The Bangladesh conundrum

Many people are rejoicing over the exit of Sheikh Hasina, the daughter of Banglabandhu and founder of Bangladesh...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am

World

UN team in Bangladesh to assess rights violations

DHAKA: A United Nations team arrived in Bangladesh Thursday to assess whether to investigate alleged human rights...

Published 22 Aug, 2024 01:17pm

Opinion

Bangladesh — more of the same change?

It began with Afghanistan. Then it was Sri Lanka. Now it is Bangladesh. Scenes are almost identical. Public outrage...

Published 21 Aug, 2024 07:35am

World

Second retired general to join interim Bangladesh cabinet

DHAKA: A second retired military general was sworn into Bangladesh’s interim government on Friday, one of four new...

Published 17 Aug, 2024 06:12am

World

‘Strong indications’ Bangladesh security forces used ‘unnecessary’ force: UN

GENEVA: The United Nations said Friday there were strong indications that the Bangladeshi security forces used...

Published 16 Aug, 2024 03:09pm

World

BD will decide on seeking Hasina’s extradition

DHAKA: As cases rise against her, including murder accusations, Bangladesh will decide whether to ask India to...

Published 16 Aug, 2024 06:56am

World

Bangladesh turmoil may slow financial reform, weaken banks, S&P says

NEW DELHI/DHAKA: Political turmoil in Bangladesh is likely to slow planned financial reforms and has already added...

Published 14 Aug, 2024 04:45pm

World

Hasina urges supporters to make public show of strength

DHAKA: Ousted Bangladeshi premier Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday asked supporters to make a public show of strength later...

Updated 14 Aug, 2024 08:30am

Editorials

Bangladesh – navigating a perilous path

EDITORIAL: The fallout of the historic events of the last few weeks in Bangladesh continues to reverberate as the...

Updated 14 Aug, 2024 08:24am

World

Bangladesh power use grows as searing heat eclipses economic disruption

SINGAPORE: Bangladesh’s electricity demand grew 7% over three weeks of deadly nationwide protests that disrupted...

Published 12 Aug, 2024 03:08pm

World

Son of Hasina warns of ‘chaos’ without swift polls

NEW DELHI: The son of Bangladesh’s toppled autocratic leader thanked New Delhi on Sunday for “saving her ...

Updated 12 Aug, 2024 08:14am

Opinion

Lessons from illusionary revolutions

Amid escalating student-led protests and mounting unrest, Bangladesh’s long-serving Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am

World

Nobel winner Yunus returns to Bangladesh, hails ‘second independence’

DHAKA: Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus hailed Bangladesh’s “second independence” as he returned Thursday to...

Updated 08 Aug, 2024 02:49pm

World

How Bangladesh student protests brought in a new leader

DHAKA: A student-led uprising in Bangladesh against government hiring rules culminated this week in the prime...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 11:54am

World

Bangladesh awaits installation of interim government after weeks of strife

DHAKA: Bangladesh is set to get a new, interim government headed by Nobel Peace Prize-winning economist Muhammad...

Updated 08 Aug, 2024 12:32pm

Pakistan

Pakistan seeks peaceful, swift return of normalcy

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday expressed solidarity with the people of Bangladesh and “sincerely” hoped a...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 06:22am

World

Yunus heads home, govt to be sworn in today

DHAKA: The Nobel Peace laureate tapped to lead an interim government in Bangladesh called for calm and boarded a...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 06:22am

Opinion

‘Lesson learned from Bangladesh…’

This is apropos to my letter to the Editor carried by the newspaper yesterday. The Sheikh Hasina government’s...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 06:22am

World

Bangladesh army refused to suppress protest, sealing Sheikh Hasina’s fate

DHAKA/NEW DELHI: The night before long-time leader Sheikh Hasina abruptly fled Bangladesh amid deadly protests, her...

Updated 07 Aug, 2024 08:44pm

Pakistan

Pakistan stands with Bangladesh, hopes for a swift return to normalcy: FO

Expresses confidence that the resilient spirit and unity of the Bangladeshi people will lead them towards a harmonious future

Updated 07 Aug, 2024 08:45pm

World

India evacuates non-essential staff from its embassy, consulates in Bangladesh, Indian official sources say

NEW DELHI: India has evacuated all non-essential staff and their families from its embassy and consulates in...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 11:13am

Opinion

Lesson learned from Bangladesh…

The student protests in Bangladesh, which began in June 2024, in Dhaka, quickly spreading to other cities such as...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 06:43am

Editorials

A disgraced Hasina

EDITORIAL: In the end, things moved just too fast for Sheikh Hasina, now Bangladesh’s ex-prime minister. But, if...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 06:19am

World

Bangladesh president dissolves parliament; Khaleda Zia freed

DHAKA: Bangladesh’s president dissolved parliament on Tuesday, clearing the way for an interim government and new...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 05:38am

World

Bangladesh student group suspends protests over death toll

DHAKA: The Bangladeshi student group leading demonstrations that have spiralled into deadly violence suspended...

Updated 22 Jul, 2024 11:33pm

World

UAE jails 57 Bangladeshis for protests: state media

DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates has handed lengthy prison sentences to 57 Bangladeshi expatriates for protesting...

Updated 22 Jul, 2024 04:54pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Dec 18	278.55
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Dec 18	278.25
USD to Japanese Yen / Dec 18	153.63
USD to Swiss Franc / Dec 18	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Dec 18	1.27
Euro to USD / Dec 18	1.05

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Dec 17	6,050.61
Nasdaq / Dec 17	20,109.06
FTSE 100 / Dec 17	8,195.20
Dow Jones / Dec 17	43,449.90
Germany DAX 30 / Dec 17	20,246.37
France CAC40 / Dec 17	7,365.70
India Sensex / Dec 18	80,231.76
Tokyo Nikkei / Dec 18	39,081.71

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Dec 17	17,585
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Dec 17	241,860
Petrol/Litre / Dec 18	252.10
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Dec 18	70.43
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Dec 18	2,644.54
Diesel/Litre / Dec 18	255.38

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
LSE Capital / Dec 18 LSE Capital Limited(LSECL)	6.70 ▲ 1.00 (17.54%)
Dadabhoy Cement / Dec 18 Dadabhoy Cement Industries Limited(DBCI)	8 ▲ 0.89 (12.52%)
S.G.Power / Dec 18 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	9.17 ▲ 1.00 (12.24%)
Faran Sugar (R) / Dec 18 Faran Sugar Mills Limited (R)(FRSMR)	9.43 ▲ 1.00 (11.86%)
Oilboy Energy / Dec 18 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	11.50 ▲ 1.05 (10.05%)
Data Agro / Dec 18 Data Agro Limited(DAAG)	139.24 ▲ 12.66 (10.00%)
Leather Up Ltd. / Dec 18 Leather Up Limited(LEUL)	26.74 ▲ 2.43 (10.00%)
Pak Datacom / Dec 18 Pak Datacom Limited(PAKD)	103.94 ▲ 9.45 (10.00%)
B.R.R. Guardian / Dec 18 B.R.R. Guardian Limited(BRRG)	21.24 ▲ 1.93 (9.99%)

Stock	Price
Blue-Ex Ltd / Dec 18 Blue-Ex Limited (GEM)(GEMBLUEX)	37.76 ▼ -4.20 (-10.01%)
National Bank / Dec 18 National Bank of Pakistan(NBP)	66.38 ▼ -7.38 (-10.01%)
Din Tex. / Dec 18 Din Textile Mills Limited(DINT)	45.90 ▼ -5.10 (-10.00%)
Dawood Lawrencepur / Dec 18 Dawood Lawrencepur Limited(DLL)	211.50 ▼ -23.50 (-10.00%)
Imperial Limited / Dec 18 Imperial Limited(IML)	20.16 ▼ -2.24 (-10.00%)
Macter Int. Ltd / Dec 18 Macter International Limited(MACTER)	331.40 ▼ -36.82 (-10.00%)
Mari Petroleum / Dec 18 Mari Petroleum Company Limited(MARI)	728.78 ▼ -80.98 (-10.00%)
Bilal Fibres / Dec 18 Bilal Fibres Limited(BILF)	12.61 ▼ -1.40 (-9.99%)
Calcorp Ltd / Dec 18 Calcorp Limited(CASH)	26.22 ▼ -2.91 (-9.99%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Dec 18 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	151,921,663 ▼ -0.11
Pak Elektron / Dec 18 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	107,502,606 ▲ 0.49
Cnergyico PK / Dec 18 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	58,285,174 ▼ -0.39
B.O.Punjab / Dec 18 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	57,202,972 ▼ -0.07
Pak Refinery / Dec 18 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	55,973,468 ▼ -0.22
Sui South Gas / Dec 18 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	42,923,281 ▲ 3.28
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Dec 18 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	36,897,118 ▲ 0.25
Hub Power Co. / Dec 18 The Hub Power Company Limited(HUBC)	33,289,968 ▼ -2.54
K-Electric Ltd. / Dec 18 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	31,365,092 ▼ -0.22

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