US court strikes down Trump tariffs, citing presidential overreach

Despite persistent efforts, bilateral trade does not always take place smoothly as barriers to trade increase or emerge in new forms for various reasons. Geo-political tension casts a shadow on trade relations disrupting trade. The bilateral dispute also makes things bad, leading to restrictions on trade. The cost of trade disruption or restriction is usually high for both partners.

After years of effort and some frustrating delays, Amazon’s dream of delivering high-speed internet to some of the remotest places on Earth quite literally got off the ground last month.

We live in an era where digital connectivity has a direct bearing on economic and even social progress. Bangladesh is no exception. The Chief Advisor’s recent call to relevant bodies to work together in bolstering the use of telecommunications and information technology services in every sector is timely.

As Bangladesh’s economy evolves, a new class of local investors is stepping into the spotlight, playing a transformative role in driving growth, innovation and resilience across key sectors.

No other region has been hit as hard as Asia by American President Donald Trump`s tariff policies targeting countries having a trade surplus with the US. The overall outlook of Asia does not seem bright after the trade war triggered by what Trump termed "reciprocal tariffs". Though paused for 90 days, a baseline 10% remains in force while China faces up to 145% duties prompting it to impose retaliatory steps.