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Ctg port users give 7-day ultimatum to cut tariffs

CHATTOGRAM: The business community, port users, exporters, importers and all others involved with the Chittagong Port operations have threatened to shut down the prime seaport, if the increased port tariffs are not withdrawn within a week. The business leaders at a protest programme on Saturday gave the interim government the...

Bangladesh Bank Deputy Governor Nurun Nahar speaks at a seminar, titled "Bangladesh's Banking Crisis:

Bangladesh Bank Deputy Governor Nurun Nahar speaks at a seminar, titled "Bangladesh's Banking Crisis: The Way Forward", organised by the Cosmos Foundation in Dhaka on Saturday. Story on page 8

NATIONAL BANK HOLDS 'MANAGERS MEET' IN KHULNA

NATIONAL BANK HOLDS 'MANAGERS MEET' IN KHULNANational Bank PLC held its 'Managers Meet' in Khulna on Thursday to evaluate performance, share insights, and chart the course for the bank's continued growth and innovation. Adil Chowdhury, Managing Director of the bank was present as the chief guest. Md. Meshkat-Ul-Anwar Khan, Deputy...

Novartis Bangladesh now Nevian Lifescience

FE ReportFollowing a majority share transfer, Novartis (Bangladesh) Limited has officially begun a new chapter under its new name, Nevian Lifescience PLC. Under a licensing agreement, Nevian will continue to manufacture and market Novartis' world-renowned pharmaceutical brands in Bangladesh.Production of Novartis-branded medicines has already commenced at Nevian's manufacturing facility. To...

Square launches 'Super Pants' diaper

Square Toiletries Limited's baby care brand 'Supermom' officially launched its pant-style diaper, Supermom Super Pants, made with Japan's Servo technology, at its state-of-the-art Rupshi factory in Narayanganj on Saturday. Understanding mothers' top priorities -- maximum absorption, leak protection, and long-lasting comfort -- Square has developed Supermom Super Pants with cutting-edge...

Argentine peso drops against dollar despite US backing

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, Oct 18 (AFP): Argentines scrambled Friday to buy dollars and household items as the peso depreciated against the greenback, despite multi-billion dollars of US support for the under-pressure currency.The peso has been fluctuating wildly ahead of mid-term elections next week, disrupting the savings and spending plans of...

China and US agree to fresh trade talks

BEIJING, Oct 18 (AFP): China and the United States agreed Saturday to conduct another round of trade negotiations in the coming week, as the world's two biggest economies seek to avoid another damaging tit-for-tat tariff battle.Beijing last week announced sweeping controls on the critical rare earths industry, prompting US President...