Today marks the 127th birth anniversary of Abul Mansur Ahmad, a towering figure in Bangla literature, journalism, and politics. Born on September 3, 1898, in Mymensingh’s Dhanikhola village, Ahmad went on to become one of the greatest satirical writers of his time. His works such as Aina, Asmani Parda, and Gulliverer Safarnama not only entertained […]
Architect Marina Tabassum has once again brought Bangladesh global recognition by winning the prestigious Aga Khan Award for Architecture for the second time. She was honoured for Khudi Bari (“Tiny House”), a portable, climate-resilient shelter built from bamboo and steel for families displaced by river erosion and flooding. The project provides an affordable, replicable solution […]
India confirmed Tuesday it is negotiating a bilateral trade pact with the United States after President Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs. Washington recently levied a 50% surcharge on Indian goods, including a 25% penalty for New Delhi’s refusal to stop buying Russian oil. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said talks were underway but described the measures […]
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has urged his country to explore new trade partners beyond the United States, and Bangladesh should be at the top of that list. Bangladesh, with more than 170 million people, is one of the fastest-growing economies in Asia, consistently posting growth above 6% in the past decade. Already a key textile […]
President Donald Trump’s latest criticism of India centers on what he calls an unfair trade imbalance. U.S. trade data shows India consistently exports nearly twice as much to the United States as it imports. In 2024, U.S. exports to India totaled $41.5 billion, while imports reached $87.3 billion, leaving a $45.8 billion trade deficit. The […]
The National Citizen Party’s (NCP) visit to the BNP with flowers reflects the spirit of democratic respect and unity in Bangladesh. They brought flowers as a gesture of goodwill and respect to mark the Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s (BNP) 47th founding anniversary. Though political differences remain, this gesture highlights a shared commitment to dialogue and the […]
President Donald Trump’s threat to impose tariffs of up to 200% on imported pharmaceuticals could deal a heavy blow to India, the world’s largest supplier of generic medicines. India accounts for 40% of generics consumed in the United States and operates the most USFDA-approved plants outside America. The U.S. imported $12.3 billion worth of Indian […]
Facing mounting tariffs and sharp rhetoric from Washington, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered a different message this week: India has powerful partners and won’t be isolated. At the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in China, Modi clasped hands with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping in a show of unity. Xi blasted […]
China Plus One, the much-touted strategy that cast India as the world’s alternative factory floor, is dead. It was struck down by President Donald Trump’s sudden 50 percent tariffs on Indian exports, a move that landed like economic war. Born from the global need to hedge against China, it won support from financiers and executives […]
Is Donald Trump deliberately trying to destabilize India? Some recent comments from his aides, especially references to caste and class, have raised alarms. But the suggestion that the U.S. president is pursuing a calculated strategy to sow chaos in India seems far-fetched. Trump has long favored blunt rhetoric and public pressure to advance his goals, […]
