The Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus, has written to US President Donald Trump, committing to purchase more American cotton, reports the “Financial Times”. The Bangladeshi government aims …
At least 72 arrested across Bangladesh after anti-Israel protests turn violent
Following large-scale anti-Israel protests across Bangladesh, at least 72 individuals were arrested for vandalism and looting. Demonstrations, condemn …
Mobs plunder KFC, Bata outlets in Bangladesh. Why Dhaka is on boil again
Outlets of international brands such as Bata, KFC, Pizza Hut, and Puma were vandalised and looted in Bangladesh as thousands took to the streets to protest against Israel.
India scraps cargo transshipment route for Bangladesh, impacting regional trade
India has withdrawn a key transshipment facility for Bangladesh’s export cargo to third countries via Indian ports, a move expected to impact trade routes across South Asia.
Bangladesh economy struggles but to recover in next fiscal: ADB
In a sharp downgrade, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) now expects Bangladesh’s economy to grow by just 3.9% in the current fiscal year 2024–25 – down from 5.1% in its September 2024 forecast and a …
Anti-Israel protests turn violent in Bangladesh as mobs target business outlets, 56 arrested
The protest rallies were held in different cities on Monday to express solidarity with the Palestinians and condemn Israeli attacks on Gaza. The unrest came just ahead of a four-day international …
Hit by 37% tariff, Bangladesh’s Yunus offers to buy cotton, farm goods duty-free from US
Bangladesh has proposed a wide-ranging trade package to the United States, including duty-free access for US agricultural goods such as cotton, in an effort to stave off steep reciprocal tariffs on …
South Korean businesses set to make significant investment in Bangladesh
South Korean businesses are set to make significant investments in Bangladesh following the interim government’s efforts to create a new era of hope for foreign investors. A delegation of Korean …
Bangladesh May Face a Bigger Tariff Bill Than Thought
Mohiuddin Rubel, a former director at the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association, called an American reporter in a panic. He had been pouring over President Donald Trump’s April 2 …
Mobs Target KFC, Bata As Anti-Israel Protest Turn Violent In Bangladesh
Nationwide anti-Israel protests in Bangladesh turned violent on Monday after an unruly mob targeted Israeli-linked businesses like Bata, KFC and Pizza Hut in different parts of the country.