Asian stocks advanced on Thursday, propelled by strong US earnings and oil prices near a 15-month high, as the third and final US presidential debate before the Nov 8 election ended.

Gold prices edged up on Thursday on technical buying after touching their highest in over two weeks the session before, with focus shifting to the outcome of a European Central Bank policy later in the day.

Bangladesh`s teenage off-spinner, Mehedi Hasan, claimed 5 for 64 on his debut, as England were forced to dig deep in their batting line-up in the first Test at Chittagong.

Internet service of the country may be disrupted seven days from October 21 to October 27 due to the maintenance work of submarine cable.

World Bank (WB) Group President Dr. Jim Yong Kim on October 17 visited the bKash Head Office in Dhaka, said a press release.

Owners and workers of petrol pumps, oil tanks and lorries demanded to meet their 12-point charter of demands before October 30.

By the end of 2018 a new rail connectivity of India-Bangladesh is likely to operate, according to a joint high delegation of both nations after the conclusion of the fifth Project Steering Committee meeting of Agartala-Akhaurha (Tripura-Bangladesh) Railways in the Agartala state guest house on Wednesday.

Social prejudices, mindset and sustainability problems remain key factors behind `image deficit` of Bangladesh in its development process, speakers at a panel discussion said Monday as government leaders projected successes before the World Bank hierarchy. 

The World Bank president has announced a major investment to help Bangladesh adapt to climate change.

U.S. manufacturers boosted output modestly last month, led by greater production of construction supplies, autos and petroleum products.

The Dhaka bourse ended the Monday’s session with a marginal loss amid choppy trading.

The Bangladesh-Myanmar Chamber of Commerce & Industries (BMCCI) on Sunday urged the government to sign a shipping protocol with neighbouring Myanmar to maximise business gain.

Roughly 15 Swiss banks are in a "red zone" of lenders particularly exposed to money laundering risks, the head of Swiss banking watchdog FINMA said in a newspaper interview published on Sunday.

Bank of America Corp, the second-largest U.S. bank by assets, reported its first
rise in profit in three quarters on Monday, boosted by strong results from bond trading.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said recognitions from global institution like World Bank for our anti-poverty programmes will embolden the country’s efforts.

Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) asked all mobile phone subscribers not to provide personal and biometric SIM registration-related information to fraudsters seeking over phone.

Green Delta Insurance Company Ltd. (GDIC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bangladesh International Arbitration Centre (BIAC) in the capital, said a statement.

Titas Gas Sunday topped the volume chart on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), whereas BSRM Limited grabbed the top turnover leader`s position on the port city bourse.

Against the backdrop of cyber-heist and break-ins, the central bank asked all banks to ensure safety of their branches by installing auto-alarm system as an instant precautionary measure.

The Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) on Sunday arrested a member of Customs, Excise & Vat Appellate Tribunal and a former bank manager from Dhaka and Rajshahi in separate graft cases.