Desk Report, Akij Shipping, a subsidiary of Akij Resources, one of the country’s leading industrial groups Akij Shipping, a Akij Shippin subsidiary of Akij Resources, one of the country’s leading industrial groups, has signed an agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC). The proposed financing amount is a maximum of 80 million US dollars, which will be used to expand and modernize Akij Shipping’s transport fleet. Akij Shipping, a subsidiary of Akij Resources, one of the country’s leading industrial groups The agreement was signed at Akij House in Tejgaon in…
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BGBA and Air8 sign agreement to increase export financing
Desk Report, BGBA and Air8 sign agreement to increase export financing A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Bangladesh Garments Buying House Association (BGBA) and international supply chain finance platform Air8. This is expected to increase export financing opportunities in the country’s textile sector. BGBA and Air8 sign agreement to increase export financing The agreement was signed at the BGBA office in the capital last Monday. Members of the BGBA executive committee were present at the event. News release.  Latest Politics Bangladesh Crime World Trade Opinion…
Read MoreEducation and health expenses can be sent through Midland Bank
Desk Report, Education and health expenses can be sent through Midland Bank Local private sector Midland Bank PLC will launch the ‘Visa Direct for Account’ service. In this regard, they have recently signed an agreement with Visa, a globaltal payment sector. Education and health expenses can be sent through Midland Bank Midland Bank gave this information in a press release. It said that as a result of the agreement, Visa Direct for Account will make money transfer services in education, healthcare, travel and other approved sectors in the country easier…
Read MoreUS ‘secret’ diplomatic efforts to bring Iran back to talks
Desk Report, US ‘secret’ diplomatic efforts to bring Iran back to talks The United States wants to bring Iran back to the negotiating table over its nuclear program. Washington has started to take action for this. The US administration is discussing providing Iran with $30 billion in aid to develop a civilian nuclear program. It is thought that the sanctions on Tehran will be lifted and the country’s frozen funds will be released. US ‘secret’ diplomatic efforts to bring Iran back to talks No official word on such an initiative…
Read MoreHow much has the US war cost in the Middle East and Afghanistan, and how many people have been killed?
Desk Report, How much has the US war cost in the Middle East and Afghanistan, and how many people have been killed? The US military involvement in the Middle East has long been a focus, and this week it was further intensified by airstrikes on at least three Iranian nuclear facilities. How much has the US war cost in the Middle East and Afghanistan, and how many people have been killed? According to a briefing by General Dan Kaine, the chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, seven US…
Read MoreDesk Report, Serious damage to nuclear facility: Aragchi The US and israil strikes have Serious damage caused “extensive and serious” damage to Iran’s nuclear facilities, Foreign Minister Serious damage Abbas Araghchi told state broadcaster Iran’s state-run news agency on Thursday evening. He also said the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) was working to assess the extent of the damage. Serious damage to nuclear facility: Aragchi Araghchi’s comments came hours after Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said the strikes had failed to disrupt Iran’s nuclear program. He was responding…
Read MoreTrump must stop ‘disrespectful’ remarks towards Khamenei: Iranian foreign minister
Desk Report, Trump must stop ‘disrespectful’ remarks towards Khamenei: Iranian foreign minister Iran has reacted strongly to a statement by US President Donald Trump. Trump recently said that he saved Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei from a “violent and humiliating death.” Trump must stop ‘disrespectful’ remarks towards Khamenei: Iranian foreign minister On Saturday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned Trump’s statement, calling it “disrespectful and unacceptable.” In a post on social media, Araghchi said, “If President Trump sincerely wants to make a deal, he must stop using disrespectful language…
Read MoreTrump warns Iran of attack if it enriches uranium to weapons level
Desk Report, Trump warns Iran of attack if it enriches uranium to weapons level US President Donald Trump wants to bomb Iran again if it is able to enrich uranium to a level suitable for making nuclear weapons. He said this at a press conference at the White House on Friday, local time. Trump warns Iran of attack if it enriches uranium to weapons level The United States used bombers to attack three nuclear facilities in Iran on June 21. In response to a question at the press conference whether…
Read MoreNetanyahu has been saying the same thing about Iran’s nuclear program for 30 years
Desk Report, Netanyahu has been saying the same thing about Iran’s nuclear program for 30 years Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been repeatedly saying for more than three decades that Iran will soon develop nuclear weapons. Netanyahu has been saying the same thing about Iran’s nuclear program for 30 years Netanyahu sometimes said that Iran would acquire the capability to build a nuclear bomb in a few years, sometimes in a few months. But his words have never been proven true. As a member of the Israeli parliament, the…
Read MoreTrump: ‘Great hero’ like Netanyahu should be pardoned
Desk Report, Trump: ‘Great hero’ like Netanyahu should be pardoned US President Donald Trump has called on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to pardon him or drop his corruption trial. He said the US will protect Netanyahu just as it has protected Israel. Trump: ‘Great hero’ like Netanyahu should be pardoned Trump made the remarks in a post on his social media account Truth Social on Wednesday. Trump also praised Netanyahu as a “warrior.” He wrote, “The United States protected Israel. Now the US will protect Netanyahu.’  Latest Politics…
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