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 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 […]
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 […]
Bangladesh and China have launched a direct flight service between Chittagong and Kunming, marking a strategic development in regional healthcare and diplomacy amid reduced medical visa access to India for Bangladeshi citizens. The new route, which began service Sunday, aims to support growing medical tourism from Bangladesh to China. Kunming has designated four hospitals to […]
Bangladesh’s decision to import cotton from the United States is a strategic and forward-thinking move that not only strengthens trade ties but also safeguards the country’s crucial garment sector from potential tariff risks. At a time when global trade dynamics are shifting, this initiative demonstrates proactive economic planning that could yield long-term benefits for Bangladesh’s […]
A Pakistani man was killed in Peshawar’s Sufaid Sang area on Saturday, allegedly after removing a member from a WhatsApp group, police said.
By passing the 2024 Waqf Amendment Bill, the Indian government is setting the stage for one of the most significant land takeovers in modern history. Under the pretense of reform, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government is attempting to seize thousands of properties donated by Muslims over centuries—from mosques and madrassas to orphanages and burial grounds. […]
