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Bangladesh optimistic about new IMF loan deal

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has expressed optimism about reaching a fresh loan agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), citing progress in negotiations following several meetings. Further discussions are scheduled over the next two days.

Speaking on the opening day of the IMF-World Bank annual meetings in Bangkok today (12 October), the minister said the differences between the two sides were limited.

Girls’ safety, education collective responsibility: President

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday called for concerted efforts by the government, families and society to end ensure girls’ safety and education, end child marriage, and create opportunities for them to achieve their full potential. “Child marriage is not just a marriage. It is the end of a childhood, a disruption of education and a waste of potential,” he said while addressing a programme marking International and National Girl Child Day 2026 at Bangladesh Shishu Academy.

Bangladesh caught in US overcapacity probe

Quick Facts
  • Probe under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974
  • Bangladesh among 16 economies under scrutiny
  • Excess production harming US industry on focus
  • Comments due April 15; hearing set for May 5

The United States has launched a fresh trade investigation into Bangladesh and 15 other economies to examine whether their policies and production practices are contributing to global overcapacity that could harm American manufacturing.

Iran forms interim Leadership Council after Khamenei’s killing

Alireza Arafi was appointed today (1 March) as the jurist member of Iran's Leadership Council, a body tasked with fulfilling the supreme leader's role until the Assembly of Experts elects a new leader, ISNA news agency reported.

A cleric member of the Guardian Council, Arafi will be part of the temporary Leadership Council alongside President Masoud Pezeshkian and Chief Justice Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei.

Bangladesh denounces Israeli annexation move at OIC

Bangladesh has strongly denounced Israel's recent land legislation aimed at annexing occupied Palestinian territory, with Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman urging an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and reaffirming support for an independent Palestinian state. Addressing the Open-Ended OIC Executive Committee Meeting at the Level of Foreign Ministers in Jeddah, the Foreign Minister unequivocally condemned the Israeli legislation on land purchase, saying it seeks to unlawfully annex the occupied Palestinian territory, said a foreign ministry's press release here today.
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