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Pohela Boishakh – The message of the day

Dr. Forqan Uddin Ahmed

The English New Year starts on the first day of January and ends on the last day of December. No nation in the world calls it the English New Year. For welcoming the fresher’s, the 31st night is being observed, not highlighted as the English New Year. But we are calling it the Bengali New Year. Most probably, it was a far-sighted colonial diplomacy by the British rulers. However, every time, we call it ...

Dr. Khalil redesignated as Nat’l Security Adviser

Dr. Khalilur Rahman, Chief Adviser's High Representative for the Rohingya Issue and Priority Affairs, was redesignated as the National Security Adviser today.

The Cabinet Division has issued a gazette notification to this end. Dr Khalil will retain his functions as the High Representative for the Rohingya issue.

Additionally, he will assist the Chief Adviser in the discharge of his responsibilities relating to the Ministry of Defence. "I am very gra...

‘In economic terms, Trump’s tariffs make no sense at all’

From world leaders, to the tiniest manufacturers thousands of miles from Washington, decision-makers across the global economy are racked with uncertainty as they scramble to come to terms with Donald Trump’s historic tariffs.

[caption id="attachment_33395" align="alignleft" width="562"] Donald Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping. China reacted to the tariffs hike with a reciprocal 34% levy, sending markets plummeting[/caption]

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Why Bangladesh should join ASEAN – and what stands in the way

Bangladesh’s foreign policy is shifting. With the recent political change at home and an increasingly volatile global order, Bangladesh is adopting a “looking east” policy. For rapid economic growth, regional connectivity, and strategic diversification, the country has been hoping to join the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The question is no longer whether Bangladesh is willing to join ASEAN, but whether it is ready and also whether ASEAN is prepared to embrace its South Asian neighbor.

Dhaka too reviewing tariffs on US products

Bangladesh is reviewing its tariffs on products imported from the United States, informed Shafiqul Alam, press secretary to Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus.

In a Facebook status, the press secretary said, the National Board of Revenue is identifying options to rationalise tariffs expeditiously, which is necessary to address the matter.

The United States is a close friend of Bangladesh and our largest export destination. We have been working ...
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