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Trump's crypto coin soars after promise of dinner with President

US President Donald Trump's $TRUMP cryptocurrency surged over 60% on Wednesday after announcing an exclusive dinner with the President for top holders. The promotion offers the leading 220 investors access to a gala on 22 May at the Trump National Golf Club in Washington, DC, with the top 25 receiving a VIP reception.

US senators call for insider trading probe into Donald Trump over tariff pause

The accusations came as Trump posted a few minutes after Wall Street opened that "IT'S TIME TO BUY".

Trump pushes coal to power AI data centres

US President Donald Trump has recently signed an executive order directing federal agencies to explore using coal to power energy-intensive AI data centres, calling it part of a broader effort to revive the struggling coal industry.

Rebuilding trust in global trade: The case for multilateralism in the Trump era

If Bangladesh exports fabric to a country assembling garments for the US, American tariffs on those final products can sharply reduce demand for Bangladeshi inputs.

Footwear exporters see opportunity in US tariffs

As the United States moves to impose reciprocal tariffs, concerns are mounting among Bangladeshi exporters, particularly in the footwear and pharmaceutical sectors, over potential implications for the country’s trade prospects.

Govt prepares formal appeal to US over tariffs

The government will shortly write to the United States Trade Representative (USTR), urging it to reduce what it describes as an irrational imposition of 37 percent reciprocal tariffs on Bangladeshi exports, a top official said yesterday.

US tariff storm bears down on Bangladesh

US President Donald Trump yesterday stood in the White House Rose Garden, pointing to an oversized placard with details of levies he is set to impose on imports from America’s trading partners.

US tariffs to hit exports, foreign investment: economist

“Such tariff measures could significantly hurt exports, particularly the RMG sector," said Raihan

Lower import tariffs on US products to stay competitive: exporters  

His remarks come as Bangladesh is set to face a 37 percent tariff on its exports to the US

February 25, 2025
February 25, 2025

Trump on USAID fund: Dhaka should clear the air

Trump accused USAID of funnelling $29 million to prop up a "radical left communist" in Bangladesh

February 24, 2025
February 24, 2025

$29m spent to prop up ‘radical left communist’ in Bangladesh: Trump

US President Donald Trump has doubled down on his outrage over USAID’s spending, accusing the agency of funnelling $29 million to prop up a “radical left communist” in Bangladesh.

February 23, 2025
February 23, 2025

Bangladesh firm with 2 people got $29m from US

US President Donald Trump said that a US-funded project to strengthen the political landscape in Bangladesh worth $29 million had gone to a firm with just two people that nobody had ever heard of.

February 16, 2025
February 16, 2025

US, Russia to meet in Saudi Arabia over Ukraine war

Trump, who took office on January 20, has repeatedly vowed to swiftly end the Ukraine war.

February 13, 2025
February 13, 2025

Trump says he wants US Education Department to be closed immediately

US President Donald Trump said on February 12 that he wants the federal Education Department to be closed immediately.

February 13, 2025
February 13, 2025

Modi set to meet Musk for possible Starlink talks during US trip, sources say

Modi will meet US President Donald Trump during a two-day US visit which starts Wednesday

February 10, 2025
February 10, 2025

Reflections on the Israel-Hamas war in the wake of fragile ceasefire

The Israel-Hamas war exposes the complex intersection of power, ideology, and human suffering, with the ceasefire offering only a fleeting respite.

February 8, 2025
February 8, 2025

Trump revokes Biden's security clearances, intelligence briefings

Former presidents traditionally receive some intelligence briefings even after they have left office.

February 4, 2025
February 4, 2025

Modi invited to meet Trump next week

India is keen to enhance trade relations with the US and make it easier for its citizens to get skilled worker visas

February 3, 2025
February 3, 2025

The end of progress?

With the return of Donald Trump and his MAGA movement, perhaps we should call the current era “end of progress.”