Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman has expressed gratitude to former US President Donald Trump and the government led by Professor Muhammad Yunus after the United States lowered tariffs on Bangladeshi exports from 35% to 20%.In a Facebook post on
BNP Standing Committee Member and former Commerce Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has termed the recent US decision to slash import tariffs on Bangladeshi goods—from 35% to 20%—a satisfactory development for the country's export sector, especially in light of global
The second-round of the National Consensus Commission (NCC)’s reform dialogue concluded on Thursday night with agreement on 19 fundamental issues, despite some parties submitting dissenting notes on several proposals.The dialogue, launched on June 2 by Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus,
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday called for the immediate trial of those responsible for last year's deadly crackdown during July Revolution, while pressing for comprehensive reforms and a transition to a truly representative
Hong Kong-based Handa Industries has unveiled plans to invest USD 250 million in Bangladesh’s textile and garment sector, a move set to generate 25,000 jobs and strengthen industrial cooperation between the two nations.The announcement came during a meeting between Handa
Saudi Arabia (KSA) has officially invited Chief Adviser, Professor Muhammad Yunus, to attend the ninth edition of Future Investment Initiative (FII9), scheduled to be held in Riyadh from October 27 to 30, 2025.Saudi Ambassador to Dhaka, Dr Abdullah Zafer bin
Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (Retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has vowed that no extortionist—regardless of power or position—will be spared, as the government intensifies its crackdown on organized crime and narcotics.“No extortionist will be exempt—no matter how influential or powerful
BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed on Monday cautioned that efforts to weaken the executive branch’s authority could undermine the effectiveness of governance and disrupt the constitutional balance of power.Speaking during the second phase of multi-party dialogue hosted by National
Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday reaffirmed that Bangladesh remains resolute in its fight against terrorism, pledging to prevent any extremist group from operating within the country.“Terrorism will find no safe haven in Bangladesh,” Yunus declared following a
The Bangladesh Air Force has emphasized the strategic necessity of maintaining an air base in Dhaka to ensure the capital's air defense and security, dismissing any plans to relocate the facility.Air Commodore Shahidul Islam, Director of Flight Operations at Bangladesh