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Hamas agrees to Gaza ceasefire proposal

Dhaka, Aug. 19 -- A Hamas source said Monday that the movement delivered a positive response to an Egyptian-Qatari proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza. The response came after internal consultations hel... Read More


Trump says he had phone call with Putin

Dhaka, Aug. 19 -- US President Donald Trump said Monday that he called Russian President Vladimir Putin and began the arrangements for a face-to-face meeting between Putin and Ukrainian President Volo... Read More


Govt sets record in procuring Boro paddy, rice

Dhaka, Aug. 18 -- The government has set a record in procuring paddy and rice during the Boro procurement programme-2025. According to the Ministry of Food, the government earlier set a target to pro... Read More


EBL introduces auto loans for BYD car buyers

Dhaka, Aug. 18 -- Eastern Bank Limited (EBL) has launched an auto loan scheme for customers purchasing brand-new BYD cars from CG Runner BD Ltd, according to a media statement Monday. An agreement to... Read More


HSBC launches Export Excellence Awards 2025

Dhaka, Aug. 18 -- The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited in Bangladesh has announced the launching of the 'HSBC Export Excellence Awards 2025'. The programme recognises and honours expo... Read More


Bank deposit growth slows to 8pc in June

Dhaka, Aug. 18 -- Even as interest rates remain high, there hasn't been any improvement in the deposit growth, which remained below 8 per cent at the end of June. According to the latest data from Ba... Read More


'Multi-modal logistic hub at Ctg very soon'

Dhaka, Aug. 17 -- The government has planned to start the construction work of a multimodal logistics hub at Bay Terminal in Chattogram very soon, said Mohammad Yousuf, Senior Secretary, Ministry of S... Read More


Mongla port can help reduce container handling time at Ctg port

Dhaka, Aug. 17 -- Mongla Port, the second largest seaport of the country, can reduce the container handling time of Chittagong Port to an international standard. Container unloading at the Chittagong... Read More


FE roundtable explores opportunities and challenges of shipping

Dhaka, Aug. 17 -- A roundtable titled "Challenges, Opportunities, and Way Forward in Shipping & Logistics Landscape" is currently underway at a city hotel. The event is organised by the Financial Exp... Read More


BOGSOA president urges reforms in shipping sector

Dhaka, Aug. 17 -- The president of the Bangladesh Ocean Going Ship Owners' Association (BOGSOA) has called for urgent reforms in the shipping sector, warning that outdated laws, tax policies and burea... Read More