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What former leader Sheikh Hasina’s death sentence means for Bangladesh

DHAKA, Bangladesh, November 19, 2025 (AP) — This week’s sentencing to death of Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on charges of crimes against humanity is seen by her opponents as a chance to move forward for a nation traumatized by the scale of the violent uprising that drove her from power into exile. Hasina has been in India since Aug. 5 last year, when her 15-year rule ended during the violence that left hundreds of people dead and thousands injured. She has rejected Monday’s verdict, calling it “biased and politically motivated.” Challenges are enormous for Bangladesh’s interim government led

Gold climbs Rs 1,500 to Rs 1,27,300/10g on renewed safe-haven buying globally

New Delhi, Nov 19 (PTI) Gold prices climbed Rs 1,500 to Rs 1,27,300 per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday tracking a strong rally in the international rates, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The precious metal of 99.5 per cent purity jumped Rs 1,500 to Rs 1,26,700 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes). Silver prices also bounced back, surging Rs 4,000 to Rs 1,60,000 per kilogram (inclusive of all taxes), snapping a three-day losing run in the local bullion market. “Gold advanced on Wednesday, supported by renewed safe-haven demand, while persistent signs of weakness in

Rupee settles with 2 paise gain at 88.58 against US dollar

A man counts Indian rupee currency notes inside a shop in New Delhi, India. (Photo: Reuters)

Mumbai, Nov 19 (PTI) The rupee closed 2 paise higher at 88.58 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, aided by buying momentum in domestic equity markets and lower crude oil prices overseas. Forex traders said a strong American currency and outflow of foreign capital prevented a sharp gain in the rupee even as investors were concerned about the progress on the proposed India-US trade deal. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 88.57 and hit an intra-day high of 88.41 against the greenback. The domestic unit settled the day at 88.58 (provisional) against the dollar, logging

Stock markets rebound on buying in IT, banking shares; Sensex jumps over 513 points

Mumbai, Nov 19 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty bounced back sharply on Wednesday, driven by a rally in IT and financial shares and sustained buying by domestic institutional investors amid growing hopes for an India-US trade deal. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 513.45 points, or 0.61 per cent, to settle at 85,186.47. During the day, the benchmark surged 563.75 points, or 0.66 per cent, to 85,236.77. The 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 142.60 points, or 0.55 per cent, to close near the day’s high at 26,052.65. The index hit a high of 26,074.65 in the day trade. From the Sensex

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