Garment Factories in Chattogram Brace for Crisis as US Tariffs Loom(15/7/25)
Bangladesh’s garment industry faces a major setback as US tariffs threaten factory closures in Chattogram. Learn how rising duties impact exports, jobs, and the RMG sector
Jute Mills in Bangladesh: Thousands of Workers Still Await Reopening After 2020 Closures
Thousands of Bangladeshi jute mill workers remain jobless years after state-owned mills shut down in 2020. Read the full report on their ongoing struggle and hopes for revival
Gas Explosion in Sutrapur Critically Injures 5 of a Family
Five members of a family, including a toddler, were critically burned in a suspected gas explosion in Sutrapur, Dhaka. Authorities suspect a leak in an old gas line. Investigation underway.
Impact of U.S. Tariffs on Bangladesh Garment Exports: 35% Duty Threatens Industry Growth
The new U.S. tariffs impose a 35% duty on Bangladesh garment exports, threatening jobs and economic growth. Learn how rising tariffs impact Bangladesh’s key export sector and what steps the country is taking to negotiate relief and diversify trade.
147 Fake Offices, Real Ambitions: Phantom Parties Flood EC with Bogus Applications
Front view of Nirbachon Bhaban, the Election Commission headquarters in Dhaka, Bangladesh, featuring the national flag and official EC signage—central to political party registration and electoral oversight
UN Resolution on Rohingya: 141 Nations Back Bangladesh’s Push for Global Action
The UN adopts a resolution with support from 141 countries backing Bangladesh’s call for global action on the Rohingya crisis, urging a high-level summit to address repatriation and refugee protection.
5 BRICS Nations Unite at Rio Summit to Condemn U.S. Tariffs
At the 2025 BRICS Summit in Rio, five major emerging economies condemned U.S. tariffs imposed by President Trump and pledged stronger cooperation to protect global trade rules and economic stability.
Over 11,000 Dengue Cases Reported in Bangladesh as Infections Surge Sharply in Early July
Bangladesh has reported over 11,000 dengue cases by early July 2025, with more than 1,160 hospitalizations in just three days. Experts urge nationwide mosquito control to prevent further spread.
