Trade relations between Japan and Bangladesh have grown steadily over the years, but several challenges persist. Bilateral trade increased from US$ 1 billion in 2010 to approximately US$ 3 billion in 2023, with ready-made garments (RMG) dominating Bangladesh’s exports. Other significant exports include leather goods and home textiles, while Bangladesh imports essential industrial products such as iron and steel, vehicles, and machinery from Japan. However, trade imbalances remain a concern, with Bangladesh facing a merchandise trade deficit with Japan. Additionally, anti-dumping duties (ADD) imposed by Japan on select Bangladeshi exports, such as jute, have further complicated trade relations.
For the first time since gaining independence, a cargo ship from Pakistan transporting rice is scheduled to arrive at Mongla seaport this week.
The vessel, flying the Pakistani flag and carrying 25 metric tonnes (MT) of rice, set sail from Karachi’s Qasim Port a few days ago and is anticipated to arrive at Chittagong Port within the next two to three days.
Sources indicate that after offloading 60% of the rice at Chittagong, the ship will cont...
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Minister of health of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Abdul Rahman bin Mohamed Al Owais called on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday on the sidelines of the World Government Summit (WGS) in Dubai.
The minister thanked the Chief Adviser during the meeting, for joining the prestigious annual summit of top government leaders, saying his presence has uplifted the gathering, according to a message received.
"We learn from people like you," the UAE health minister said as they discussed various aspects of the WGS.
"The WGS is learning from the experiences of people, who have come from all over the world," he said.
The Trump administration plans to issue a deferral this week on its decision about whether to impose additional tariffs on imported cars, two industry sources told AFP Tuesday.
The delay could last up to another six months, the sources said, with the announcement expected Wednesday or later.
President Donald Trump “doesn’t have to make this decision tomorrow,” one of the sources said.
The Trump administration has been threatening since last year to impose tariffs of perhaps 25 percent on auto imports to defend the US ...
