- EC seeks expert opinions to determine voting system for expatriates
- Dhaka Bypass Expressway to partially open on May 1
- Election roadmap prepared
- Mount Kanlaon erupts in Philippines, ashfall forces school closures
- Rain expected in Dhaka, seven other divisions
- Dhaka to host first delegation visit from Trump administration
- US tariffs on Bangladeshi apparels a miscalculated move: Paul Krugman
- Trump says US, Iran set for direct nuclear talks; Tehran says they will be indirect
- WHO chief warns of inevitable new pandemic
- Nutritionist explains early collagen loss causes in young people
- Gary Stead steps down as New Zealand’s limited-overs coach
- 49 arrested over vandalism at Bata, KFC outlets
- Dhaka's air quality remains ‘moderate’
- Pakistani pop star Aima Baig to perform in Dhaka
- EU moves to replace Musk’s Starlink in Ukraine amid growing concerns
- India, Pakistan to dominate Bangladesh in apparel exports
- Bangladesh urged a unified South Asian action plan against plastic pollution
- EU to use ‘every tool’ against US tariffs, trade chief warns
- Japan unveils world’s first 3D-printed train station
- US ends life-saving aid for millions; WFP calls it "death sentence"
US tariffs on Bangladeshi apparels a miscalculated move: Paul Krugman
Nobel Laureate economist Paul Krugman has criticized the United States decision to impose high tariffs on clothing imports from Bangladesh, describing the move as counterproductive and detrimental to American consumers. In a recent interview with The New York Times, Krugman argued that such tariffs...
Trump says US, Iran set for direct nuclear talks; Tehran says they will be indirect
In a surprise statement on Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump revealed that the United States and Iran are preparing to engage in direct negotiations over Irans nuclear program. However, Iran has responded by insisting that these talks will be indirect, mediated by Oman, rather than direct...
EU to use ‘every tool’ against US tariffs, trade chief warns
The European Union is ready to deploy every tool at its disposal to shield its market from the effects of new US tariffs, Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic has warned. This comes after US President Donald Trump announced tariffs ranging from 10% to 50% on imports from countries accused of unfair...
US ends life-saving aid for millions; WFP calls it "death sentence"
The Trump administration has halted funding for emergency relief efforts by the UN World Food Program (WFP) that have been sustaining millions in Afghanistan, Syria, Yemen, and 11 other low-income countries, many of which are grappling with conflict, according to the agency and officials who spoke...
Bangladesh offers zero tariff on 100 more US goods
The government of Bangladesh will facilitate the import of 100 additional US products at zero tariff, aiming to reduce the trade deficit with the United States. Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin sent a letter to the United States Trade Representative (USTR) on Monday in this regard. Our Tariff...
34% of Americans trust ChatGPT—But not for legal or medical advice
A new US study conducted by Express Legal Funding, in collaboration with SurveyMonkey, reveals that 34% of Americans trust ChatGPT more than human experts in at least one areabut that trust has limits. While enthusiasm for generative AI continues to surge, most people remain hesitant to rely on...
Prof. Yunus urges Trump to postpone tariffs on Bangladeshi exports
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has urged US President Donald Trump to defer the imposition of a 37 percent reciprocal tariff on Bangladeshi exports to the United States for a period of three months, reports BSS. In a formal letter, Prof Yunus appealed for the temporary suspension of the...
Stocks plunge as markets anticipate rapid US rate cuts
Stock indexes in Asia dropped sharply on Monday as U.S. President Donald Trumps firm stance on tariffs fueled fears of a recession. Investors began pricing in nearly five U.S. rate cuts this year, causing Treasury yields to plummet and the dollar to weaken. Trumps tariff stance Despite the...
Uncertainty surrounds around 800 million in Bangladeshi shipments
Following a 37 percent tariff hike on Bangladeshi exports, uncertainty is rising over the shipment of goods to the United States. Garment owners have stated that nearly 800 million US dollars worth of ready-made garment shipments have already been dispatched, equivalent to about 10,080 crore...
US jury orders Chevron to pay $745m for pollution
A US jury has ordered oil giant Chevron to pay $745 million for polluting marshland near New Orleans and subsequently failing to rehabilitate the affected area, reports AFP. The sentence was handed down Friday by a jury in Pointe a la Hache in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, a marshy area...
Iran warns neighbors against hosting strike operations
Iran has expressed readiness to engage in indirect nuclear negotiations with the United States through Oman, while cautioning regional countries hosting U.S. military bases that they may face retaliation if involved in any attack, a senior Iranian official told Reuters. Despite rejecting former...
US tariffs will have minimal impact on country’s exports
Bangladesh Bank (BB) Deputy Governor (DG) Dr. Md Habibur Rahman has observed that the new tariffs, imposed by the United States (US) authorities, will have minimal impact on Bangladeshs exports, reports BSS. Most of our close competitors are now facing higher tariff barriers than Bangladesh....
Bangladesh-US trade surpassed $10bn in 2024
The bilateral trade between Bangladesh and the United States reached $10.58 billion in 2024. This includes a trade surplus of $6.15 billion due to gains in garment exports. According to the US Department of Commerce data, the United States imported $8.37 billion worth of goods from Bangladesh;...
‘Govt to address US tariff issue through bilateral talks’
The government will take appropriate measures to address the US tariff issue through bilateral discussions, said Khalilur Rahman, high representative of the chief adviser (CA), following an emergency meeting on the matter on Saturday. Its not a sudden development for us, but we are prepared for...
Trump’s tariffs to send US into recession: JP Morgan
JPMorgan Chase Co. has predicted that the United States economy will enter a recession this year, largely due to the impact of new tariffs announced by President Donald Trump, reported The Hill. In a note to investors released on Friday evening, JP Morgans chief US economist, Michael Feroli,...
Congress has the power to halt Trump’s tariffs
As stock markets tumble in the aftermath of President Donald Trumps sweeping tariffs, Republicans in Congress were watching with unease and talking of clawing back their power to levy tariffs but almost none seemed ready to turn their words into action, reports AP. The Republican president is...
US deports 682 Indians since Jan
Indias Ministry of External Affairs has revealed that 682 Indian nationals have been deported from the United States since January 2025, with the majority attempting to enter the country illegally. Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, informed the Lok Sabha on Friday,...
Trump grants 2nd 75-day extension for TikTok’s US operations
US President Donald Trump has granted a second 75-day extension for the popular video-sharing app to comply with a US law mandating either its divestment or a ban, reads a BBC report. The extension, announced on Friday, aims to allow TikTok and its parent company ByteDance more time to finalize...
Trump defends sweeping tariff policies, vows they 'will never change'
US President Donald Trump has firmly defended his controversial decision to impose sweeping tariffs on a majority of Americas trading partners. The move, which was announced earlier this week, has sent shockwaves through global markets and triggered a wave of backlash from world leaders, reports...
US reaffirms Washington’s full support for Israel
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has spoken with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and underscored Washingtons support for Israel, the State Department said, reports Al Jazeera. Rubio also spoke with Netanyahu about Gaza and US tariffs on Israel recently unveiled by President Trump....
Japan PM Ishiba says Trump tariffs 'national crisis'
Tariffs imposed on Japanese goods by US President Donald Trumps administration are a national crisis, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Friday as he prepared to hold cross-party talks on mitigating the impact, reports AFP/ BSS. Japanese firms are the biggest investors into the United...
Country’s export sector in deep crisis amid 37% US tariff
Bangladeshs export sector, particularly the ready-made garment (RMG) industry, is facing a major crisis following the imposition of a 37 percent tariff on Bangladeshi goods by U.S. President Donald Trump. This new tariff increases the cost of Bangladeshi products, which may result in reduced demand...
Trump says TikTok deal ‘very close’ as US ban deadline nears
US President Donald Trump said his administration is nearing a deal to secure a buyer for TikTok, which faces a US ban unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, divests by the weekend, reports AFP/ BSS. Were very close to a deal with a very good group of people, Trump told reporters aboard Air Force...
Zambia’s US-based players withdrawn from China tournament over travel rules
The Zambia Football Association (FAZ) has announced that four of its U.S.-based players have been withdrawn from the squad traveling to China for an upcoming tournament due to U.S. travel regulations, reports UNB. FAZ General Secretary Reuben Kamanga stated that Barbra Banda, Rachael Kundananji,...
White House releases AFTP report, signaling major shift in US trade policy
The White House released a sweeping report on Thursday detailing the America First Trade Policy (AFTP), a cornerstone of President Trumps economic agenda. The report, mandated by a Presidential Memorandum issued on January 20, outlines an aggressive strategy aimed at reducing the U.S. trade...
Trump announces 37% reciprocal tariff on Bangladesh
US President Donald Trump has announced that he will impose reciprocal tariffs to match duties put on US goods by other countries, in a move that ratchets up a trade war that he kicked off on his return to the White House, reports TBS. According to Reuters, during an event in the White House...
World leaders call US tariffs 'wrong' and 'unjustified'
Italys Giorgia Meloni and Australias Anthony Albanese are among the world leaders who have come out in criticism of US President Donald Trump, after he announced far-reaching import taxes on products from across the globe, BBC reported. Meloni called a 20 percent tariff rate imposed on the...
US Deputy National Security Adviser, CA's High Representative hold teleconference
US Deputy National Security Adviser Alex N. Wong held a telephone meeting with the Chief Advisers High Representative Dr. Khalilur Rahman on Wednesday (April 2) evening. The two officials discussed a broad range of matters of mutual interest and agreed to remain in contact. This is the...