Gold prices rose more than 2 percent in global markets on Wednesday as expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut strengthened after weak inflation data. This information emerged in an assessment of the global market situation on Friday (February 13), according to Reuters. Spot gold prices rose 2.1 percent to $5,022.06 an ounce at 1:30 p.m. New York time on Friday. Gold prices rose about 1.2 percent for the week. The previous day, they fell about 3 percent, which was the lowest in about a week. US gold futures for April delivery also rose nearly 2 percent to settle at $5,046.30 an ounce. Market

The National Citizens Party (NCP) has signed the July National Charter. Convener Nahid Islam and member secretary Akhtar Hossain signed the July National Charter on behalf of the NCP in the presence of Chief Advisor Dr. Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna on Monday (February 16). National Consensus Commission Vice-Chairman Professor Ali Riaz, Commission member Badiul Alam Majumder, and Special Assistant to the Chief Advisor Monir Haider were present at the time. The chief advisor said, 'The nation had faith that the NCP would sign this charter. Today, that faith was fulfilled. The July National Charter was fulfilled. Thank you

Principal Advisor Dr. Muhammad Yunus said, "The United States has concluded an important bilateral trade and customs agreement with Bangladesh. This agreement is not just a commercial benefit; it will serve as a strategic foundation for strengthening Bangladesh's economy, employment, industrialization, and international diplomatic position in the long term." He made these remarks in his farewell address to the nation on Monday (February 16). Highlighting the trade agreement with the United States, Dr. Muhammad Yunus said, 'As a result of this agreement, the reciprocal tariff applicable to Bangladesh in the US market has been reduced from 37 percent to 19 percent.' He said,