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The price of gold fluctuates quite frequently in the domestic market. However, the amount decreases, but increases more than it does. Thus, in the past year, the price of good quality gold, i.e. 22 carats per bhori, has increased by about 60,000 taka. Traders in this sector claim that such a rise in the price of gold in the local market is mainly due to the global market. According to them, due to the increase in price, there has been a decline in sales. Sales have decreased by half. In some cases, there is a difference of as much as 60,000 taka per bhori compared to the global market. As a result, the question arises, on what basis or criteria is the price of gold determined in Bangladesh? Economists also say that how the price in the domestic market is adjusted with the global market is…

Imtiaz Ibn Sattar (Imtiaz) has been recently appointed as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Summit Corporation Limited. Summit Corporation Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Singapore-registered Summit Power International Limited (SPI), the largest Independent Power Producer (IPP) in Bangladesh and one of the leading LNG infrastructure operators. Imtiaz Ibn Sattar will lead Summit Corporation’s Macrofinance Division, where he will be responsible for project finance, risk management, and coordination with investors, financiers, and relevant regulatory authorities. Imtiaz will report to the Board of Directors of Summit Corporation Limited and the senior leadership of Summit Power International. Prior to that, Imtiaz Ibn Sattar spent over eight years at Standard Chartered Bank in Bangladesh…

Vice-Chairman of the National Consensus Commission, Professor Ali Riaz, said, 'Only the reports, opinions or recommendations of the reform commissions are not enough; we can move forward in building a new Bangladesh through the unity of the people, including political and democratic forces.' Professor Ali Riaz said these words at the beginning of the discussion of the People's Rights Council with the National Consensus Commission at the L. D Hall of the Parliament House on Monday. At that time, Dr. Iftekharuzzaman, Dr. Badiul Alam Majumder, Safar Raj Hossain, Justice Md. Emdadul Haque and Special Assistant to the Chief Advisor Monir Haider were present as members of the commission. Expressing hope for the establishment of a democratic state through discussions with political parties, Professor Ali Riaz said, 'For the past 53 years, the people of Bangladesh have been...

Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House in a new look for the New Year celebration. Photo: AFP The English New Year is ringing in Bangladesh. In the meantime, the farewell bell for 2024 has rung in several countries around the world; 2025 has begun. Various New Year events are underway in the countries. The English are welcoming the New Year in their own style. The first country in the world to enter the new year is the Pacific country of Kiribati. The island nation in the Oceania continent welcomed 2025 at 10 am London time (4 pm Bangladesh time). The country's time is 14 hours ahead of the United Kingdom. Due to differences in time zones, some countries in the world are a few hours ahead, some are a few hours ahead, and some are even a few hours ahead.

Small screen actress Tanjin Tisha. Recently, the names of four actresses came up in a special investigation by the Narcotics Control Department. Where Tisha's name was also there. Netizens have widely discussed and criticized this on social media. At that time, Tisha was silent on the matter. She did not give any reaction. However, this time the actress has opened up about the allegations of being involved in drugs. Recently, Tanjin Tisha made a suggestive comment at the CJFB 23rd Performance Awards ceremony. Where she said to the journalists who reported on her involvement in drugs, 'I want to tell some journalist brothers that they should not do news without verifying and knowing the truth. Sometimes when you write about an artist, you...

Russia and Ukraine have exchanged hundreds of prisoners of war. The prisoner exchange took place under the mediation of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Russian and Ukrainian officials confirmed the matter on Monday. The Russian Defense Ministry said that 150 Ukrainian soldiers held by the country had been handed over in exchange for an equal number of Russian soldiers. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that 189 Ukrainian soldiers had returned home. He added that the freed soldiers included the defenders of Azovstal and Mariupol, the Chernobyl nuclear power plant and Snake Island. The freed Ukrainian soldiers reunited with their families in a region of northern Ukraine. BBC journalists were present at the time. The freed Anatoly said that he was overwhelmed. In 2022, the southeastern city of…

The brain is the most important part of our body. The brain controls all the activities of the body. In addition, all the functions of the body, including thinking, creating and controlling emotions, are directly and indirectly managed by the brain. Some of our daily habits can cause damage to the brain. Maybe we do not give much importance to these habits. Or we think that these habits will not have much impact. However, we have to take our own steps to protect our brain. That is why we should know these habits and give them up quickly. 1. Everyone's food: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Eating food with essential nutrients for the body in the morning keeps the brain functioning properly. Nutrition and glucose…

Archita Sparshiya surprised a lot. She announced her presence in the theme song worth crores of rupees. On Friday (December 27) afternoon, the actress released a still. Which was captured from the set of the theme song. She wrote in the caption, 'Loading.... Dhaka Capitals!' She announced the news of her eye-catching presence in the upcoming BPL season. Sparshiya told Bangla Tribune, 'The shooting is over. Our team's theme song is being released on December 30. I think it is going to be the best theme song in this season. And as a team, we will also win the trophy of excellence.' Many people know, but it is worth mentioning. Dhallywood's main hero Shakib Khan joined the BPL season for the first time through Dhaka Capitals. Under his leadership…

Many of us have been in a situation where we have trouble remembering the name of a person or place. Many say that as we age, our memory and reasoning ability decreases. However, the good news is that it is possible to restore our brain function. With some simple habits and mental exercises, we can make our brain stronger. 1. Eat healthy foods Your brain function largely depends on the food you eat. Our brain cells are made of fat, so consuming healthy fats is important. Foods like nuts, seeds, avocados, fish, and turmeric increase brain function. The brain also benefits from socializing while eating. 2. Regular exercise…

The bodies of 11 Indian nationals have been recovered from the Gudauri ski resort in Georgia. The body of a Georgian national was also recovered from there. It is believed that all 11 Indians worked at an Indian restaurant. Georgian police have launched an investigation into the incident. According to Georgian media, the Indian Embassy in the capital Tbilisi has already expressed deep grief in a statement. The statement said, the Indian Embassy in Tbilisi is shocked by the sudden death of 11 Indian nationals in Gudauri. Our deepest condolences go out to their families. We are currently making arrangements with the local authorities to repatriate the bodies. We are keeping in touch with the families so that they can be provided with maximum assistance. Caucasus…