The Bangladeshi government plans to formally appeal to the United States Trade Representative, contesting a new 37 percent reciprocal tariff on its exports as unjustified and based on inaccurate trade data, officials said Wednesday. Mahbubur Rahman, commerce secretary from Dhaka, said the decision came during an emergency inter-ministerial meeting at the Secretariat held hours after […]
Former President Donald Trump has proposed implementing reciprocal tariffs that would match the rates other countries impose on U.S. exports, a move he says is aimed at promoting fair trade. The plan outlines specific tariff rates for a range of countries based on what they currently charge on American goods. Supporters argue the proposal would […]
Survivors of last week’s deadly earthquake in Myanmar are facing a deepening humanitarian crisis, with limited rescue efforts and dwindling resources prompting urgent calls for greater assistance from neighboring countries. A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Mandalay and surrounding areas on Friday, toppling buildings and leaving thousands homeless. The full extent of the disaster remains unclear […]
India’s lower house of parliament passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, early Thursday, amending laws that govern land and property donated by Muslims for religious and charitable use. The bill permits non-Muslims to serve on boards managing waqf properties and authorizes the government to determine land ownership in the event of a dispute. Waqf properties, […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the chief advisor to Bangladesh’s interim government are expected to hold their first official bilateral meeting during the Bimstec Summit in Bangkok, according to media reports published Wednesday. Prof. Muhammad Yunus, 84, of Dhaka, assumed leadership following the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August 2024. The meeting, […]
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that Pakistani imports to the United States will now face a 29% tariff, part of a broader move targeting trade imbalances with South Asian nations. The tariff, effective immediately, is part of what the administration described as a push for “reciprocal” trade terms. It comes alongside similar measures imposed on […]
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that the United States will impose new tariffs on imports from India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh—setting rates at 26%, 29%, and 37% respectively. The tariffs, effective immediately, are part of what the administration has described as a campaign for “reciprocal trade” with countries that impose higher duties on U.S. exports. These […]
President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday the imposition of a 37% tariff on imports from Bangladesh, a move that could significantly impact the South Asian nation’s economy. Bangladesh, the world’s 10th most populous country, has been in political turmoil since the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August 2024. The nation is currently governed […]
As Bangladesh stands at a political crossroads, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is sounding alarms over potential election delays. But while the timing of the next general election is a valid concern in any democracy, the BNP would do well to turn some of its attention inward. A party that has long accused others of […]
India’s recent decision to restrict medical visas for Bangladeshi citizens is proving to be a strategic misstep with far-reaching consequences. Once a reliable destination for affordable, high-quality healthcare, India is now ceding both economic opportunity and regional influence to China—a rival eager to fill the gap. For years, India issued thousands of medical visas daily […]
