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The first phase of an India-US trade deal is in the final stages of drafting, India's trade minister said on Thursday, with implications for Bangladesh's competitive position.
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⚡ Breaking Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has said Bangladesh should receive increased support from the United States in view of improving bilateral relations and the country's growing imports from the US.
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Bangladesh has sought UK support for the withdrawal of the EU's High Risk Cargo designation on shipments from the country, citing 94-98 percent security assessment scores at Shahjalal and Osmani international airports at a reception at the British High Commissioner's residence.
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Spain's business community sees significant trade and investment potential in Bangladesh across textiles, pharmaceuticals, infrastructure, and renewable energy sectors.
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South Korean Ambassador Kim Ji-Joon visits RANCON's LG Electronics manufacturing facility in Dhaka, highlighting significant potential for expanding Bangladesh-South Korea cooperation in manufacturing, technology and investment.
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The Japan-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry elects Kazuiki Kataoka of JETRO as president for 2026-28, with elections held on September 13 and 23, 2026.
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⚡ Breaking PM Tarique Rahman and Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif held constructive bilateral discussions on the sidelines of the 81st UNGA session, pledging to advance Bangladesh-Pakistan relations based on mutual respect.
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⚡ Breaking PM Tarique Rahman warned at UNGA that a 25cm sea level rise by 2050 could submerge 4 per cent of Bangladesh's land and affect 10 million people, proposing four urgent climate actions to the international community.
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Bangladesh's Finance Minister says the World Bank has agreed to support the country on oil, gas and supply-chain disruptions during a meeting between PM Tarique Rahman and World Bank President Ajay Banga at UNGA in New York.
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Bangladesh's labour market in Malaysia faces renewed pressure as BAIRA alleges 'planned conspiracy' using fake demand letters and misinformation to undermine the recruitment process.
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The 18th BRICS summit produced a 140-point declaration but columnist asks whether the bloc is underperforming in translating economic weight into institutional outcomes.
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Citizens for National Interest (CNI) has opposed the proposed 765 kV Indian electricity transmission corridor through Bangladesh, demanding reciprocity and sovereignty safeguards.