Trump tariffs: U.S. imposes 10–12.5% duties on dozens of trading partners including Japan and China U.S. unveils ‘Trump tariffs’ on July 24, 2026—12.5% levies on Japan and China, 10% on …
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Bangladesh foreign reserves reach 2022 levels as Malaysia reopening boosts remittances
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBangladesh foreign exchange reserves climb to 2022 levels as remittances pick up Bangladesh foreign exchange reserves have risen back to levels last seen in 2022 as stronger remittance inflows from …
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Bangladesh signs China deal for Mongla economic zone, India warns of surveillance
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBangladesh-China Pact to Develop Mongla Port Economic Zone Stokes Security Concerns in India Bangladesh’s agreement with a Chinese engineering firm to develop the Mongla Port economic zone has prompted alarm …
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Bangladesh power outages worsen as late payments and faults compound heatwave strain
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBangladesh power outages surge amid heat wave as delayed payments and technical faults strain grid Power outages in Bangladesh intensify during an extreme heat wave, driven by late government payments …
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Bangladesh PM Rahman meets Xi, agrees greater China cooperation on trade and infrastructure
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBangladesh-China cooperation deepened as Tarique Rahman secures Beijing commitments Bangladesh-China cooperation took centre stage in Beijing as Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman concluded talks with Chinese leaders, seeking trade growth, …
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Bangladesh earmarks 400 billion taka to shore up troubled banks
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBangladesh Banks Bailout: Government Earmarks 400 Billion Taka to Stabilize Troubled Lenders Bangladesh allocates 400 billion taka in next budget to prop up troubled banks, addressing systemic risk amid governance …
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Bangladesh energy overcapacity triggers costly capacity payments and higher bills
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBangladesh energy overcapacity leaves up to 9.5 GW idle, inflates power bills Bangladesh energy overcapacity leaves between 7.7 and 9.5 GW idle, driving up annual capacity payments and consumer bills …
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Modi’s BJP leverages regional election wins to reset ties with Bangladesh and Nepal
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBJP regional election wins open diplomatic window for Modi with Bangladesh and Nepal Modi’s BJP regional election wins offer New Delhi a diplomatic opening to deepen ties with Bangladesh and …
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Bangladesh Loads Fuel into First Unit of Rooppur Nuclear Plant, Startup Months Away
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBangladesh Begins Fuel Loading at Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant Bangladesh has started loading nuclear fuel into the first unit of the Rooppur nuclear power plant, a crucial step toward reducing …