The government's proposal to pipe surplus natural gas from Bhola to factories in energy-hungry industrial zones of Gazipur and Bhaluka has been met with some reluctance. Although factory owners think the gas will bring some respite, they are apprehensive of the comparatively higher prices. At present, the consumer rate of compressed natural gas (CNG) is Tk43 per unit (1 cubic
Most companies on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) posted gains yesterday thanks to the higher participation of general investors, helping the key index add more than 50 points.
Stocks in Bangladesh fell for the second consecutive day today as the investors feared the rising fuel prices may leave a negative impact on the listed manufacturing companies.