US President Donald Trump reignited his trade war on Monday as he unveiled the first in a wave of promised letters that threaten to impose higher tariff rates on 15 trading partners.
Trump Releases Flurry of Tariff Announcements for Bangladesh, Cambodia and More
The U.S. president began releasing open letters to trade partners on Monday stipulating new double-digit tariff rates that will go into effect Aug. 1.
Strengthening governance in Bangladesh
Governance is essential at all levels, whether in a family, a company or a government. It is not rocket science but a matter of standard operation and administration. This includes, among other things …
Radical Islamist group vows ‘Afghanistan-style’ Sharia rule in Bangladesh
The radical Islamist group Jamaat-Char Monai has publicly declared its intent to reshape Bangladesh along the lines of Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, with its leader saying that the imposition of Sharia …
Philippines welcomes 8 Rohingya refugees
The Philippines has welcomed eight Rohingya refugees from Bangladesh and Myanmar, the fourth batch to be provided sanctuary in the country, the Department of Foreign Affairs said Monday.
Nepal to host Bangladesh for two international friendlies in September
Nepal are set to host Bangladesh in two international friendly matches on September 6 and 9 at the Dashrath Stadium in Kathmandu.
Relatives of Bengal family pushed into Bangladesh to file habeas corpus petition in HC
The family of Danish Sheikh, who and his wife and an eight-year-old son were pushed into Bangladesh on June 26, has decided to file a habeas corpus petition in the Calcutta High Court. A missing diary …
Bangladesh’s June PMI records slower expansion rate
The June reading of the Bangladesh Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) declined 5.8 points from the previous month to record a slower expansion rate at 53.1. This latest PMI reading was attributed to a …
Bangladesh May Not Have A Mega Monument But What It Has Is Captivating
The magnificent Ahsan Manzil, the seat of Dhaka’s erstwhile nawabs overlooking the Buriganga River, is a must-see place for a glimpse into Bangladesh’s centuries-old past. Nawab Abdul Ghani (1813-1896 …
No presence of militancy in Bangladesh: Home adviser
There is no presence of militancy in Bangladesh, and no form of extremism exists in the country, said Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Sunday. He also …