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Govt seeks explanation over arrest of rickshaw puller

Dhaka, Aug. 17 -- The interim government has sought an explanation from the officer-in-charge of Dhanmondi Police Station, asking to clarify on what basis Md Azizur Rahman, a rickshaw puller, was arre... Read More


Dhaka Bank MD resigns

Dhaka, Aug. 17 -- Managing Director of Dhaka Bank PLC Sheikh Mohammad Maroof resigned on Sunday. Talking to the FE, Mr Maroof admitted the development. "Yes, I resigned on Sunday. There was no issue... 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


Ex-CJ Khairul Haque's bail hearing deferred in murder case

Dhaka, Aug. 17 -- The High Court has postponed for two months the hearing of a bail petition by former chief justice ABM Khairul Haque and his plea to quash a case over the killing of a Jubo Dal activ... 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


Multimodal hub integrating rail, road, Ctg seaport in sight

Dhaka, Aug. 17 -- A multimodal logistics hub integrating railway, road, and Chittagong seaport facilities will be developed near the Bay Terminal to boost Bangladesh's trade-facilitating efficiency, a... 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Ocean Going Ship Owners' Association (BOGSOA) has called for urgent reforms in the shipping sector, warning that outdated laws, tax policies and burea...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


Ex-BAFFA chief backs foreign operators in logistics sector

Dhaka, Aug. 17 -- Former Bangladesh Freight Forwarders Association (BAFFA) president Kabir Ahmed has voiced support for bringing foreign operators into the country's logistics sector, saying vested in... Read More


BKMEA chief bats for foreign operators at ports to enhance efficiency

Dhaka, Aug. 17 -- Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) President Mohammad Hatem has urged the government to engage foreign operators to run the country's ports, saying i... Read More