The tariffs have pushed companies in mostly impoverished South Asian countries such as Sri Lanka and Bangladesh – both nations that have recently witnessed political upheaval and a socio-economic …
Corridor Diplomacy: Will Bangladesh-India Relations be Getting a New Shape?
The 6th Summit of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) started the day before while …
‘Mischievous, politically motivated’: New Delhi slams Bangladesh’s account of Modi-Yunus meet
Modi had responded to various specific issues raised by Yunus by saying that these were best discussed by the foreign ministers of the two countries …
Rattner: It’s “Normal” To Have Trade Deficits With Countries Like Bangladesh, We Get “Cheaper, Better Goods” In Return
Economic reporter Steve Rattner discussed the stock market’s reaction to President Donald Trump’s tariff initiative on Friday’s ‘Morning Joe.’ WILLIE GEIST, ‘MORNING JOE’ CO-HOST: So Steve Rattner, …
Leading garment producer Bangladesh holds crisis talks on US tariffs
Bangladesh exports $8.4bn of garments annually to the US, data from the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association says.
‘Ensure Safety Of Hindus, Avoid Vitiating Rhetoric’: PM Modi’s Two Strong Messages To Bangladesh’s Yunus At BIMSTEC Summit
PM Modi conveyed two strong messages to Yunus. One regarding India’s concerns related to the safety and security of minorities in Bangladesh, including Hindus and the other against Bangladesh’s …
Late Masudur Rahman, the architect of CanCham Bangladesh
Rahman’s contributions to Bangladesh’s business landscape were equally remarkable. As the managing director of Crane Ltd and the chairman of Asia Securities Ltd, he demonstrated exceptional leadership …
Home Advisor Jahangir says no country matches Bangladesh’s level of communal harmony, urges media to counter falsehoods
He praises interfaith unity during his visit to Hindu holy dip at Narayanganj’s Langalbandh, urges media to counter misinformation with facts …
Implications and strategies for Bangladesh
Bangladesh now faces a 37 percent reciprocal tariff. In 2023, Bangladeshi imports to the US were subject to an average tariff of 15.7 percent, generating $1.02 billion in customs duties on $8.28 …
Bangladesh: Disaster Risk Financing
Disasters have posed significant economic costs to Bangladesh, and financing needs associated with disaster response are estimated to be substantial. Bangladesh has put in place fiscal mechanisms, …