March2025
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Trump announces 25% tariffs on foreign-built vehicles
Mar 27, 2025In an effort to exacerbate tensions with trading partners in advance of additional anticipated levies next week, US President Donald Trump slapped heavy tariffs on auto imports and parts on Wednesday. “What we’re going to be... -
Apple boss hails ‘next generation of developers’ on China visit
Mar 27, 2025While visiting a technological hub in eastern China on Wednesday, Apple CEO Tim Cook commended “the next generation of developers” as the US tech giant struggles to remain relevant in the country’s sizable consumer market. In... -
US imposes trade restrictions on dozens of entities with eye on China
Mar 27, 2025According to the Commerce Department, the United States placed dozens of organizations on a trade blacklist on Tuesday, partly to thwart Beijing’s sophisticated computer and artificial intelligence capabilities. According to the department, the action targets 80... -
IMF, Argentina in advanced talks over new loan program: official
Mar 27, 2025As President Javier Milei maintains his shock therapy approach to economic changes, an IMF official indicated Tuesday that Argentina and the Fund are in advanced discussions on a new loan agreement. “Discussions on a new Fund-supported... -
BIDA chairman meets CCECC president
Mar 27, 2025On the fringes of today’s Bo’ao Forum for Asia Annual Conference, Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun, the chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), met Chen Sichang, the president of the China Civil Engineering Construction... -
Trump to cut foreign aid spending by $2.5 bln – Semafor
Mar 27, 2025According to the Semafor news portal, which cited White House sources, President Donald Trump would cut emergency budget expenditures by around $3 billion, of which $2.5 billion will go toward international aid. These sources claim that... -
UN General Assembly adopts resolution on Rohingya crisis
Mar 27, 2025The resolution on the scope, modalities, format, and organization of the high-level conference on the situation of Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar, which is being sponsored by Malaysia and Finland, was accepted by the... -
Elections won’t be accepted without reforms, trial: Nahid
Mar 27, 2025Elections will not be permitted without changes and the prosecution of those responsible for the mass murders during the 2024 revolt, according to National Citizens’ Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam. “NCP’s demand is for holding trials... -
Lt. Gen Vowell visits Bangladesh to bolster U.S.-Bangladesh military ties
Mar 27, 2025To improve military collaboration between the two countries, U.S. Army Pacific Deputy Commanding General Lt. Gen. Joel P. Vowell traveled to Bangladesh from March 24 to 25. According to a media statement released by the US... -
Bangladesh initiates critical reforms to restore public trust, CA tells BFA meet
Mar 27, 2025According to Chief Advisor Professor Muhammad Yunus, his interim administration has started important changes to rebuild public confidence in Bangladesh. ‘Our youth and citizens demonstrated exceptional resolve and strength to redefine the future of Bangladesh. To...