US Imposes 50% Tariff, Threatening Bangladesh’s Booming Synthetic Footwear Exports
The newly imposed US tariff of 50% on Bangladesh’s synthetic footwear exports threatens to reverse $523 million in growth, impacting the industry’s competitiveness and thousands of jobs.
Indefinite Curfew Imposed in Gopalganj Following Deadly Clashes Leaving 4 Dead and 50 Injured
Following deadly clashes in Gopalganj that left 4 dead and over 50 injured, authorities imposed an indefinite curfew with a daily 3-hour relaxation window. Security forces maintain strict control amid ongoing political tensions near Sheikh Hasina’s ancestral home.
98% of Bangladesh Exports to UK Remain Duty-Free Under New Scheme
Bangladesh exports continue to enjoy 98% duty-free access to the UK market under the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS), supporting sustainable trade growth and economic development ahead of Bangladesh’s LDC graduation in 2026.
Bangladesh Political Violence: 4 Killed at NCP Youth Rally in Gopalganj
Image of burning debris and plastic chairs at the Gopalganj youth rally in Bangladesh, where political violence erupted during a National Citizen Party (NCP) protest on July 16, 2025. The attack left four people dead and many injured, marking one of the worst clashes since the 2024 student uprising. Riot police can be seen in the background amid rising smoke.