Global gold prices surged past $5,000 an ounce for the first time as investors flocked to safe-haven assets amid geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty.
A Dhaka court has issued arrest warrants against 25 people, including former Bangladesh Bank Governor Atiur Rahman, over alleged embezzlement of Tk 531 crore from Janata Bank.
Bangladesh’s garment exports have fallen for five straight months as political instability and market losses erode buyer confidence, threatening millions of jobs in the RMG sector.
Donald Trump has ordered a 25% tariff on all US trade with countries doing business with Iran, stepping up pressure on Tehran amid nationwide anti-government protests.