The final verification of another 70,000 Rohingyas is pending additional scrutiny of their photographs and names.This was disclosed on F...Yunus, Modi meeting marks effort to rebuilding trust
In a significant diplomatic engagement, Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus of Bangladesh and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met during the BIMSTEC summit in Bangkok on Friday. This marked their first official interaction since the ousting of the Sheikh Hasina government in August 2024. The meeting took place against the backdrop of increasingly strained ties between the two South Asian nations. The leaders exchanged greetings with mutual respect, emphasising a willingness to engage in open dialogue. Their candid 40-minute conversation was described as productive and constructive.Key Discussions
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1st-ever Yunus-Modi meet held on BIMSTEC sidelines
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi joineda bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the sixth BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok, Thailand, today (Friday). Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam confirmed the media. Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus raised a number of issues in the meeting, including deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s extradition, water sharing of common rivers and border killings with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the much-talked-about bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit. Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam briefed reporters ...
India eyes US tariff relief with ‘zero-for-zero’ tax policy
The US government's decision to impose tariffs on all imports is set to benefit India’s textile industry, as competitors like Vietnam, Bangladesh, and China face relatively higher tariff rates. Experts in India suggest that the country's textile exports could gain a competitive advantage in the US market.
As per President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement, Vietnam’...
US fashion industry too decries ‘Worst Offender’ tariffs
Shortly after the tariffs were imposed, the United States Fashion Industry Association (USFIA) expressed its disappointment. "We are deeply disappointed by the Trump Administration’s decision to impose new tariffs on all imports.
This action will particularly affect American fashion brands and retailers. Some of the major suppliers for U.S. imports and the major customers for U.S. exports are targeted with the substanti...
Experts warn of fallout if tariff issues remain unaddressed
The recent decision by the Trump administration to impose new reciprocal tariffs has sparked significant concerns among experts and stakeholders in Bangladesh.
According to Zahid Hussain, former lead economist at the World Bank’s Dhaka Office, this move is expected to result in an economic downturn in the United States by increasing prices and reducing consumers’ purchasing power. He cautioned t...
