Trump administration’s decision unlikely to be postponed: Trade advisor Trade Advisor Sheikh Bashiruddin has described the US President Donald Trump administration’s retaliatory tariffs as a hyper-dynamic story. He said there is no possibility of the Trump administration’s decision being postponed. He made these comments to some journalists at the Secretariat after a meeting titled ‘Breakfast on Trade Barriers’ held with US Charge d’Affaires Tracey Ann Jacobson at her residence in Gulshan, Dhaka on Sunday morning. Industry Advisor Md. Adilur Rahman Khan, High Representative of the Principal Advisor Khalilur Rahman and…
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The problems that Indias new Waqf Bill will cause for Muslims
The problems that Indias new Waqf Bill will cause for Muslims A controversial bill to amend the Muslim Property Management Act has been passed in the Indian Parliament. The bill, introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindutva government, has been opposed by Muslim organizations and opposition parties. The bill proposes that non-Muslims can also be included in the ‘Wakf’ property management board. In addition, the government’s power to verify the ownership of wakf land will also increase. The government, however, says that this will reduce corruption, make management fair and…
Read MoreModi did not react negatively to the proposal to send Sheikh Hasina back: Press Secretary
Modi did not react negatively to the proposal to send Sheikh Hasina back: Press Secretary When Chief Advisor Professor Muhammad Yunus raised the issue of sending Sheikh Hasina back during a bilateral meeting held on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC summit, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s reaction was not negative. This information was given by the Chief Advisor’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on his verified Facebook page on Saturday. On Facebook, he wrote, “We are hopeful that Hasina will be brought back to Dhaka one day and we will see…
Read MoreSarjis wants Professor Yunus as PM for five years, what is NCP’s position?
Sarjis wants Professor Yunus as PM for five years, what is NCP’s position? Sarjis Alam, the chief organizer (north) of the National Citizens Party (NCP), has expressed his desire to have Professor Muhammad Yunus, the chief advisor to the interim government, as the prime minister of an elected government for five years. A Facebook post by Sarjis expressing this desire has created a lot of discussion. But does his party, NCP, agree with Sarjis Alam’s desire? This reporter spoke to six important leaders of the NCP on this issue. They…
Read MoreTrump’s ‘Liberation Day’ will endanger the global economy
Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ will endanger the global economy This could be a “liberation day” for the United States, as the White House has declared. We’ll see what happens. Whether they call it American independence or an attempt to isolate the world from the global trading system, Trump’s tariffs are an attempt to transform a badly broken economic model. And they’re something that will affect all of us in the world. Trump’s announcement was full of some pretty bad, misleading language. Full of insults. The rest of the world has robbed,…
Read MoreThe play that was closed in Kapasia will be staged on Saturday.
The play that was closed in Kapasia will be staged on Saturday. It has been decided to stage the play ‘Apon Dulal’, which was closed in Kapasia, Gazipur, tomorrow, Saturday (April 5) morning, in the same field. Kapasia Upazila Executive Officer (UNO) Tamanna Tasneem confirmed this information to Prothom Alo on her mobile phone at 8:30 pm today, Friday. She said, ‘The organizers of the play have confirmed to me that they will stage the play in the same field tomorrow (Saturday).’ Earlier on Friday evening, Upazila Assistant Commissioner (Land)…
Read MoreYunus-Modi meeting shows a ray of hope
Yunus-Modi meeting shows a ray of hope BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said that the meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the chief advisor of the interim government, Professor Muhammad Yunus, has given new hope. He made this comment while talking to reporters after exchanging Eid greetings with prominent figures from the country’s sports field at the BNP Chairperson’s office in Gulshan on Friday evening. Earlier, this afternoon, the meeting between the chief advisor, Professor Muhammad Yunus, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi took place…
Read MoreDrama cancelled for political reasons, not religious: Police
Drama cancelled for political reasons, not religious: Police Police claim that the cancellation of the play in Kapasia Upazila of Gazipur was due to political reasons. The police also said that there was no religious reason behind the cancellation of the play. A post about the incident was posted on the Facebook page of the police headquarters on Friday. The news published in various media outlets about the incident was described as ‘misleading’. The police Facebook post said that around 10 am on April 3, a rehearsal was held at…
Read MoreProfessor Yunus calls for working together to advance India-Bangladesh relations
Professor Yunus calls for working together to advance India-Bangladesh relations Professor Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Advisor to the Interim Government of Bangladesh, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting in Bangkok today. The heads of government of the two South Asian neighbors exchanged cordial greetings with mutual respect. The 40-minute discussion between the two heads of government was frank, fruitful and constructive. Professor Yunus said in the meeting, “Bangladesh attaches great importance to its relations with India. The friendship between our two countries is based on strong…
Read MoreTariff issue will be resolved positively through talks with US: Chief Advisor
Tariff issue will be resolved positively through talks with US: Chief Advisor Professor Muhammad Yunus, the chief advisor to the interim government, has expressed strong hope that there will be positive progress in resolving the tariff issue through discussions with the US government. The chief advisor said, “We are reviewing the issue. Since it is negotiable, we will discuss it and I am sure we will reach the best solution.” Tariff issue will be resolved The chief advisor’s press secretary Shafiqul Alam told BSS in Bangkok on Thursday, quoting Professor…
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