Trump Delays Strikes on Iranian Energy Sites Amid Disputed ‘Talks’ with Tehran
US President Donald Trump has ordered a temporary halt to planned strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure, claiming that “productive conversations” with Tehran prompted the decision. However, Iranian officials have firmly denied that any such discussions took place, deepening uncertainty amid an already volatile regional conflict.
Saudi Arabia, UAE edge closer to backing US-Israeli war on Iran
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are gradually shifting towards supporting the United States in its ongoing conflict with Iran, as regional tensions escalate and Gulf states face increasing security threats.
Clothing Purchases Declining in the U.S. Market
Bangladesh’s readymade garment (RMG) export sector has been facing difficulties for seven consecutive months. During the July–February period of the current fiscal year, overall exports declined by 3.13 percent to $31.90 billion due to a fall in garment exports. In the same period of the previous year, exports stood at $32.94 billion.
Iran War Escalates into Regional Conflict
Tensions across the Middle East have intensified within a week of the start of the U.S. and Israeli military operations against Iran. Despite extensive military attacks by land, sea, and air, the situation is rapidly escalating into a larger regional conflict.
Israeli Attacks on Two Schools in Iran, More Than Half a Hundred Killed
At least 51 people have been killed in an Israeli attack on a girls’ school in the city of Minab in Hormozgan Province in southern Iran, according to state media. On the same day, another school was attacked east of the capital, Tehran.
Multiple Explosions in Bahrain, Abu Dhabi, Qatar and Saudi Arabia
Loud explosion sounds have been heard in Bahrain, United Arab Emirates capital Abu Dhabi, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. All of these areas host American military bases.
Like Leaving the Door Open and Losing Control of the House
Just three days before the 13th national election, the interim government hastily signed a trade agreement with the United States. Although Bangladesh initially described the agreement as “confidential and not publishable,” the US government published the final copy on its own website the day after it was signed.
Debapriya Urges Review of Interim Government’s Foreign Agreements
CPD Distinguished Fellow Debapriya Bhattacharya has urged a review of the foreign agreements signed during the tenure of the interim government.
‘BRAVE Burma’ Bill to Increase Pressure on Junta Passed by US House of Representatives
The bill titled “BRAVE Burma Act,” introduced to increase pressure on Myanmar’s military junta to bring them under accountability and to further strengthen Washington’s support for the country’s pro-democracy movement, has been passed in the lower house of the US Congress.
Bangladesh Must Purchase U.S. Agricultural Products Worth 42 Thousand Crore Taka Annually
Discussions have begun in the country regarding the recently signed reciprocal tariff-related trade agreement with the United States. Under the agreement, garments made from U.S. cotton will receive duty-free access to the U.S. market. At the same time, the reciprocal tariff imposed on Bangladesh has been reduced from 20 percent to 19 percent. However, in return, Bangladesh will have to purchase agricultural products worth 42 thousand crore taka annually. In other words, in the name of tariff concessions, a new pressure has actually been created on Bangladesh.