Hartal in CHT progressing peacefully for 2nd day

DHAKA: The 72-hour hartal enforced by Parbatya Bangalee Chhatra Parishad (PBCP) and Parbatya Nagarik Parisahd protesting the approval to the CHT Land Commission (Amendment) Bill by the cabinet is progressing peacefully in the three hill districts — Bandarban, Khagrachhari and Rangamati — today (Wednesday).

Stocks up at opening

DHAKA: Share prices at the country’s both bourses -- Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) -- witnessed up trend in early hours of trading on Wednesday.