US President Donald Trump on Monday told Russia to resolve its Ukraine war within 50 days or face massive new economic sanctions as he laid out plans for new infusions of weaponry for Kyiv. “We’re very, very unhappy” with Russia, Trump told reporters as he met with NATO chief Mark Rutte in the White House. “We’re going to be doing very severe tariffs if we don’t have a deal in 50 days, tariffs at about 100 percent,” said Trump, adding that they would be “secondary tariffs” that target Russia’s remaining trade partners — thereby seeking to cripple Moscow’s ability to…
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Johannes Zutt, the newly appointed World Bank Vice President for South Asia, has expressed strong support for Bangladesh’s inclusive growth and appreciated Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus for the Interim Government’s reform agenda in the economic sector. Zutt, accompanied by World Bank’s new Division Director for Bangladesh and Bhutan Jean Pesme, called on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna here on Monday. During their discussion, Zutt shared his deep affection for Bangladesh, recalling his previous tenure as the World Bank’s country director for Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal from 2013 to 2015. “Kudos to you and…
Chief Adviser Press Wing has said many Indian media outlets published false reports over slain Lal Chand claiming him a Hindu. Indian media outlets, including NDTV, India Today and WION, have falsely identified businessman Lal Chand, also known as Sohag, 39, who was killed in front of Mitford Hospital (Sir Salimullah Medical College) in Dhaka, as a Hindu, it said. “In reality, Md Sohag, alias Lal Chand, was a Muslim businessman,” the press wing said in a statement posted on its verified Facebook page – CA Press Wing Facts – on Sunday night. Lal Chand’s father’s name is Md Aiyub…
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has praised unparallel organizational capacity of party’s Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman saying such skill can be seen very rarely in today’s politicians. “Tarique Rahman possesses extraordinary organizational skills which rarely seen in politicians,” he said adding, “As Madam Khaleda Zia was arrested, I’m working with him for long and I’ve witnessed his remarkable ability to connect with people in rural areas in a very short time,” he said. Mirza Fakhrul made the remarks while unveiling the cover of a book titled “Tarique Rahman: Hope of Bangladesh” at a city hotel in Gulshan today.…
US President Donald Trump’s second state visit to the United Kingdom will be between September 17 to 19, Buckingham Palace announced Monday. Trump and his wife Melania will be welcomed by King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Windsor castle. Trump was invited by a personal letter from Charles, which Prime Minister Keir Starmer handed to him last February during a visit to Washington. The US president was received by Queen Elizabeth II during a state visit in 2019 during his first mandate. Unlike French President Emmanuel Macron, who addressed the British Parliament during his recent state visit, Trump is…
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman today announced that every killing that occurred over the past 15 years, including those during the July mass uprising, will be brought to justice. “When we get the opportunity, we will ensure justice for every killing that has taken place over the last 15 years, including those in July and August. No matter how long it takes, we will gradually bring each of these killers to justice,” he said. Tarique Rahman made the remarks while virtually attending a meeting as the chief guest with members of the families of those martyred in…
National Consensus Commission (NCC) member Dr. Badiul Alam Majumdar today said the commission is working to ensure that autocratic regime does not return to the country. “We have presented a set of proposals aimed at preventing the return of autocracy. We are calling it The Draft National Consensus Charter,” he said. He added “We believe that necessary changes and reforms are needed in our electoral system, constitution, local government, and governance structures. These reforms have been outlined in the charter, which will send a message to the government that the people’s opinions and recommendations must be implemented so that the…
The exports of Bangladeshi Ready Made Garment (RMG) showed a healthy growth of 8.84 percent in the last fiscal year (FY25) fetching $39.35 billion despite global headwinds. According to the country-wise export data for Bangladesh for the last fiscal year (FY25) released by the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), the European Union (EU) was a key market, accounting for 50.10% of Bangladesh’s total RMG exports, valued at $19.71 billion. Exports to the United States were $7.54 billion (19.18%), while Canada and the UK contributed $1.30 billion (3.31%) and $4.35 billion (11.05%), respectively. Year-over-year growth in Bangladeshi RMG exports showed increases of…
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un offered Moscow his full support on the war in Ukraine during talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, state media in Pyongyang said early Sunday. Lavrov’s visit to North Korea was the latest in a series of high-profile trips by top Moscow officials as both countries deepen military and political ties amid Russia’s offensive against Kyiv. Pyongyang sent thousands of troops to Russia’s Kursk region to oust Ukrainian forces and provided the Russian army with artillery shells and missiles. Kim and Lavrov met on Saturday in “an atmosphere full of warm comradely trust”, North…
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul today assured of giving exemplary punishment of the killers through holding a speedy trial in the brutal murder of a scrap metal trader in the capital’s Mitford area on July 9. “The government is committed to a speedy trial of the brutal murder at Mitford. — This brutal murder will be tried quickly and exemplary punishment will be given,” he said in a post on his verified Facebook page. He said five people involved in this incident have already been arrested, and the police have started the investigation with the utmost…
