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PMO for inclusion of more ports of call

The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has suggested addition of more ports of call in the Indo-Bangla water transit protocol with a view to offering alternatives to users, officials said."Inclusion of more ports of call widens choice, (but) doesn't compel businessmen to use those ports or stop them from using others,"...

India imposes ban on onion exports

The price of onion marked a fresh hike in the local market as Indian government on Sunday banned the export of all varieties of onion for an indefinite period.India also restricted stock limits on both retail and wholesale traders following a price surge of the commodity there, according to the...

Tk 13.93b negative target set for Oct

The government's net borrowing from the country's banking system is set to be negative in October, as it is scheduled to repay more than Tk 10 billion from surplus, officials said.The Ministry of Finance has set the net negative bank borrowing target at Tk 13.93 billion for the next month,...

Tax revenue receipts drop in July-August

The Large Taxpayers Unit (LTU) saw a drop in revenue collection in the July-August period of the current fiscal year (FY), 2019-20. The revenue collection growth took a hit as two large sectors -- gas and tobacco -- have witnessed a decline of Tk17.63 billion in revenue receipts during the...

Two pedestrians

Two pedestrians using a polythene sheet to shield themselves from heavy shower at Motijheel in the city on Sunday. Many city areas went under water following the rain — FE photo

Houthi rebels claim capturing 'thousands' of Saudi troops

DUBAI, Sept 29 (Reuters): Yemen's Houthi movement said on Saturday it had carried out a major attack near the border with the southern Saudi region of Najran and captured many troops and vehicles, but there was no immediate confirmation from Saudi Arabian authorities. The Houthis' military spokesman said in a...