Bangladesh has secured a reduction in US import tariffs on its goods, a move viewed by many, including the interim government, as a “major diplomatic victory”. Others, however, have questioned the …
Will Bangladesh veer from its India-China middle path?
India’s recent aid gesture reflects resilient ties with Bangladesh, as analysts say fears that Dhaka will pivot towards China are misplaced.
How Bangladesh finally succeeded in US tariff negotiation
Things began to turn in Bangladesh’s favour on 23 July, when it submitted a detailed position paper to the United States Trade Representative (USTR). Until then, Bangladesh had been unable to secure …
Tulip Siddiq has had no ‘official confirmation’ of Bangladesh trial, say lawyers
Tulip Siddiq has had no ‘official confirmation’ of Bangladesh trial, say lawyers – A statement released by Ms Siddiq’s lawyers attacked the ‘longstanding politically motivated smear campaign’.
Tulip Siddiq to face corruption trial in Bangladesh
Tulip Siddiq will face trial in Bangladesh over allegations she illegally received a plot of land from her despot aunt’s government. The former anti-corruption minister, who was forced to resign …
Muhammad Yunus hails Bangladesh’s 20% tariff deal with US, takes dig at India’s 25% tariff
While India faces a steeper 25% tariff, Bangladesh has managed to strike a balance between protecting its vital export industries and accommodating US demands, particularly in agricultural trade.
Bangladesh, US conclude final round of tariff talks
The final round of negotiations between Bangladesh and the United States over a trade agreement aimed at reducing reciprocal tariffs has concluded, according to officials from the Ministry of Commerce …
Leveling the field: What the new US tariff rate means for Bangladesh
The recent reduction in the US reciprocal tariff rate for Bangladesh, from 35 percent to 20 percent, is a welcome development for the country’s export sector. This revision comes as part of a broader …
‘White elephants’ bleed Bangladesh dry: SoE debt skyrockets to Tk6.4 lakh crore
Shielded by continuous government bailouts, these entities perpetuate a cycle of inefficiency, pushing public debt to alarming levels and raising serious concerns about the nation’s financial health …
Bangladesh fishers risk abduction in Myanmar border tensions
On the banks of the Naf River, DW spoke with several Bangladeshi fishermen who were held captive by rebels based in Myanmar’s Rakhine state.