Will Bangladesh’s garment exports be affected by Trump’s retaliatory tariffs? Bangladeshi garment industry entrepreneurs are worried about US President Donald Trump’s imposition of reciprocal tariffs or counter-tariffs on various countries around the world. Because Trump’s decision will impose an additional 37 percent tariff on Bangladeshi products. So far, the country has had an average tariff of 15 percent on Bangladeshi products. The single largest market for Bangladeshi garment is the United States. The United States was the destination for 18 percent of the total garment exports in the 2023-24 fiscal…
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The biggest change in world trade in a century
The biggest change in world trade in a century The tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on imports from various countries will have a huge impact on the global economy. The extent to which these tariffs have increased can be understood by looking at the chart of US tariff revenue. The tariff lines on the chart have risen so high in a single blow, which has not been seen in the past century. These lines have even surpassed the period of high protectionism of the US economy in the…
Read MorePutin wants new administration in Ukraine
Putin wants new administration in Ukraine Russia and Ukraine are not willing to make concessions on the ceasefire agreement. Moscow is giving one condition after another for a peace agreement. Now Russian President Vladimir Putin’s new demand is that the current government of Ukraine should be removed and an interim administration should be put in power. Only with the help of that administration will the war end. On Friday, Putin spoke to reporters while visiting the Murmansk port in northern Russia. At that time, he was full of praise for…
Read MoreWhite House envoy: Putin is not a ‘bad person’, prayed for Trump
White House envoy: Putin is White House envoy Steve Witkoff has called Russian President Vladimir Putin “trustworthy” and said he is not a “bad guy.” Putin told him he prayed for his friend, US President Donald Trump, after he heard he had been shot. Witkoff met with Putin in Moscow for several hours last week. He told US media that the meeting was “pro-solution” about ending the war in Ukraine. In a right-wing podcast, Witkoff said he sees Putin as a “great leader” who wants to end Russia’s bloody conflict…
Read MorePutin refuses to agree to a full ceasefire despite Trump’s call
Putin refuses to agree to a Russian President Vladimir Putin has not agreed to a full ceasefire in Ukraine despite US President Donald Trump’s call. The two leaders held a long phone call on Tuesday, but the Russian president only agreed to stop attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities. BBC and Reuters reported. US President Donald Trump spoke to Russian President Putin, calling for a full 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. However, White House sources said that despite the two leaders talking for a long time on the phone to stop the…
Read MoreTrump’s policies raise questions about buying American weapons
Trump’s policies raise questions Canada and European countries are reconsidering their purchases of expensive American weapons, such as the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, due to the controversial foreign policy of US President Donald Trump. The Trump administration’s unexpected decisions and doubts about its commitment to the NATO alliance have raised questions about whether the arms purchase is strategically sound. Trump has moved away from traditional US foreign policy, increased closeness to Russia and suspended most foreign aid. He has also expressed doubts about America’s commitment to defending NATO members from…
Read MoreUS seeks alternative path to resettle Palestinians from Gaza
US seeks alternative path The United States is exploring alternative ways to resettle Palestinians from Gaza, President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff said in an interview with CBS News on Sunday (March 16). Asked whether the United States was discussing with other countries the resettlement of Palestinians as part of its plan to occupy the Gaza Strip, Witkoff said, “I think we are exploring all options and possibilities to find a better life for the people of Gaza and for the Israelis.” US seeks alternative path Last month, President…
Read MoreUS intelligence chief: ‘Minority persecution in Bangladesh’ is a major concern for the US
US intelligence chief: Minority US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard has said that the persecution of religious minorities in Bangladesh is a matter of concern for the United States. She said this in an interview with Indian media outlet NDTV World on Monday (March 17). Gabbard, the director of the US National Intelligence Service, said that the persecution, killings and torture of Hindus, Buddhists, Christians and other religious minorities in Bangladesh for a long time is a matter of concern for the US government. This is also important for President Donald…
Read MoreThe Trump administration is preparing to impose a travel ban on citizens of 43 countries!
The administration of US President Donald Trump is planning to impose new travel restrictions on citizens of 43 countries around the world. This information has been given in a report by the New York Times. According to the report, US diplomatic and security officials have prepared a draft list in this regard. However, some changes may occur before reaching a final decision. The draft list has been divided into three categories: red, orange and yellow. Citizens of 11 countries on the ‘red’ list will be subject to a complete travel…
Read MoreMoscow: Ceasefire will only give Kiev a break
Moscow: Ceasefire will only Russian President Vladimir Putin’s top foreign policy adviser said the 30-day ceasefire proposed by the United States to end the war in Ukraine is not a permanent solution. Moscow has told Washington that it will only give Kiev forces a rest, the Anadolu Agency reported on Thursday (March 13). Recent Russian military advances and US President Donald Trump’s efforts to broker a peace deal to end the three-year war in Ukraine have raised fears of defeat for Western-backed Kiev. Recent Russian military advances and US President…
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