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Bangladesh’s Yunus Writes Letter to Trump Over New Export Tariffs
News Desk
April 8, 2025
In a letter to Trump, Muhammad Yunus urges tariff delay on Bangladeshi exports, pledging reforms and increased US imports.
In a letter to Trump, Muhammad Yunus urges tariff delay on Bangladeshi exports, pledging reforms and increased US imports.
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BIMSTEC Summit 2025 kicks off in Bangkok with key agreements, regional cooperation talks, and Oli’s bilateral meetings.
In a landmark move to enhance bilateral defense relations, Pakistan and Brazil signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Defence Cooperation during the Latin American
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Indian PM Modi to attend BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok; no bilateral meeting with Bangladesh’s Yunus confirmed yet.
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Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Prof. Yunus meets China’s Executive Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang and EXIM Bank chairman at Bo’ao Forum 2025.
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Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus’ visit to China aims to boost ties, attend BFA 2025, and discuss trade, investment, and cooperation.
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U.S. lawmakers introduce the Pakistan Democracy Act, pushing sanctions on Pakistan’s army chief, sparking diplomatic fallout.
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Pakistan Day marked in Kabul as envoy urges stronger ties with Afghanistan, Torkham reopens, and trade resumes.
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On Pakistan Day in Kabul, Ambassador Sadiq Khan emphasized the importance of Pak-Afg cooperation for regional stability and economic growth.
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Germany reopens its embassy in Syria after 12 years, pledging aid while urging stability and accountability from new leaders.