Bangladesh to buy 220,000 tons wheat from US in bid to cool tariffs, official says

DHAKA: Bangladesh’s government has approved the purchase of about 220,000 metric tons of wheat from the United States as part of efforts to cool U.S. trade tensions and reduce steep import tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, a Dhaka official said …

Mohammad Ali appointed Director & Country Head of EBFCI–Bangladesh

Business Desk In a significant development for international cooperation and strategic engagement in Bangladesh, Mohammad Ali has been officially appointed as the Director and Country Head of the Europe Bangladesh Federation of Commerce and Industry (EBFCI …

Youth dividend offers rare opportunity for Bangladesh

Bangladesh stands at a pivotal moment in its history, with nearly half of its population under the age of 30—a demographic advantage known as the youth dividend—and, if properly harnessed, this can drive future prosperity, stability, and innovation, …

HSBC to wind down retail banking in Bangladesh

HSBC has announced a decision to wind down its retail banking business in Bangladesh in a phased manner starting in the second half of this year. The decision follows a review of its retail operations in the country, aligning with the global HSBC Group …

Families of Bengali migrants deported to Bangladesh stare at endless uncertainty

Bangladesh to buy 220,000 T wheat from US in bid for tariff relief, official says

DHAKA (Reuters) -Bangladesh's government has approved the purchase of about 220,000 metric tons of wheat from the United States as part of efforts to cool U.S. trade tensions and reduce steep import tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, a Dhaka …

High-profile meeting on Bangladesh’s LDC graduation held

A high-level review meeting on Bangladesh’s preparation for graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status was held on Wednesday. Govt working to deliver ‘inclusive, credible’ election: Prof Yunus Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus presided over …

How precision agriculture can transform Bangladesh

Agriculture plays a pivotal role in Bangladesh's economy, employing approximately 35.27 percent of the workforce and contributing about 11.55 percent to the national GDP. Traditional farming methods, however, are becoming less sustainable due to their …

Why fresh anti-Hindu violence in Bangladesh under Md Yunus regime is a concern for India?

Telegram coup: How digital subversion and internal betrayal undermined Bangladesh’s Awami League and Sheikh Hasina

Telegram coup: How digital subversion and internal betrayal undermined Bangladesh’s Awami League and Sheikh Hasina Serious allegations have been raised by the Indian media outlet News18, indicating that over the past year, the encrypted messaging platform …