July 12, 2025, 1:39 pm
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Bangladesh-Pakistan Deepening Relations: A Cost-Benefit Analysis
A Relationship Rekindled—or Just a Continuation? It is being said that, after fifteen years, Bangladesh and Pakistan are renewing their relations. But the reality suggests otherwise. Over the past fifteenRead More
US Importers Push Back on Trump’s 10% Tariff Surcharge, Bangladeshi Apparel Exports
Background On April 2 at the White House, President Donald Trump announced that reciprocal tariffs would be suspended for 90 days—but a 10% surcharge would remain in place on allRead More
Ban on Import of Certain Products from India, Nepal, and Bhutan
New Import Ban Announced by NBR The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has banned the import of several products from India, Nepal, and Bhutan. The Customs Wing of NBR issuedRead More
U.S. Threatens Withdrawal from Ukraine Peace Talks Amid Escalating Conflict
U.S. Threatens Withdrawal from Ukraine Peace Talks Amid Escalating Conflict The Guardian, The United States has signaled a potential withdrawal from peace negotiations with Russia concerning the ongoing conflictRead More
Farmer Commits Suicide Under Micro‑credit Pressure After Failing to Get a Fair Price for Onions
Key Points Onion growerMir Ruhul Amin took his own life after he could no longer meet weekly NGO loan installments. • The installments totaled roughly Tk 4,500 a week; falling income made regular repayment impossible. • AdvancesRead More
President Trump Freezes Harvard’s Federal Funding Amid Policy Disputes
U.S. and European Leaders Convene in Paris to Address Ukraine Conflict and Iran’s Nuclear Program The Guardian, On April 17, 2025, senior U.S. officials, including Secretary of State MarcoRead More
Sudan Marks Two Years of Civil War Amid Humanitarian Crisis
WHO Members Reach Historic Pandemic Preparedness Agreement Reuters, Members of the World Health Organization (WHO) have reached a landmark, legally binding agreement aimed at enhancing global pandemic preparedness. This accordRead More
Johnny Depp’s First Look in ‘Day Drinker’ Reveals a Transformed Character
Johnny Depp is stepping into a new role in the upcoming Marc Webb film Day Drinker, where he looks strikingly different from his iconic portrayal of Captain Jack Sparrow. ARead More
Foreign Investors Raise Alarm Over Gas Price Hike in Bangladesh
The Foreign Investors’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has raised significant concerns over the recently introduced gas price hike in Bangladesh, calling it a potential deterrent to both foreignRead More
