Nader says that the fear caused by President Donald Trump's immigration policies has left the streets of his largely migrant neighbourhood in Queens, New York empty, forcing him to shutter his furniture store.
"It's almost dead out here," said Nader, a Palestinian-American who like others in this article declined to give his full name.
He described his neighbours' trepidation as having contributed to the worst business in his 35 years in the furniture trade.
"I have a lot of customers -- especially from Guatemala -- and nobody is coming to the streets (to) buy furniture," he said, explaining that people fear arrest and deportation.
The main square in Corona, Queens was once a bustling meeting point at the heart of the predominantly Hispanic neighbourhood but is now quiet wit...
Ahead of the Bangladesh Investment Summit, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has invited Bangladesh's friends, partners and global leaders to explore the extraordinary investment opportunities that Bangladesh has to offer.
"There has never been a better moment to explore the extraordinary investment opportunities in Bangladesh," he said, as the government is set to host the Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025 next month.
Dr Yunus said Bangladesh has undergone profound...
Shafi Md Mostofa
In Brief
Following Bangladesh's July 2024 revolution and the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government, minority communities faced complex challenges amidst political chaos. While Indian media portrayed systematic persecution, evidence suggests most incidents were politically motivated rather than religiously targeted.
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High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in Dhaka, Dharmapala Weerakkody held a productive meeting with the newly appointed President of the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI), Taskeen Ahmed on 16 March 2025 at the DCCI office in Dhaka. Counsellor / Commerce of the High Commission, Srimali Jayarathne accompanied the High Commissioner to the meeting.
DCCI President Taskeen Ahmed commended the strong trade...
Insights
- US' NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell 2.1 points to 100.7 in February, with economic outlook concerns rising and uncertainty reaching 104.
- Labour quality surpassed inflation as the top issue, with 38 per cent reporting unfilled job openings.
- Net 32 per cent raised prices, while profit trends remained weak.
- Loan accessibility improved slightly, but uncertainty and inflation pressures persist.
US’ Small Business Optimism Index fell by 2.1 points in February to 100.7, marking the fourth consecutive month above the 51-year average of 98 and is 4.4 points below its most recent peak of 105.1 in December, according to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). The unc...
Bangladesh’s pharmaceutical industry faces the challenge of losing its Least Developed Country (LDC) status, expected in 2026. This transition may result in the loss of its ability to produce generic drugs without patent restrictions. While the European Union may grant a grace period, the industry must prepare for potential patent claims from global pharmaceutical firms.
