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Dhaka, Jakarta discuss visa simplification, boosting trade
Dhaka, Jakarta discuss visa simplification, boosting trade

Dhaka, Jakarta discuss visa simplification, boosting trade

Indonesian Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Muhammad Anis Matta today met Prime Minister's adviser and spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office Mahdi Amin to discuss simplifying visa and travel procedures and enhancing bilateral trade between Bangladesh and Indonesia.

Bangladesh loses 2nd spot to China in US apparel exports
Bangladesh loses 2nd spot to China in US apparel exports

Bangladesh loses 2nd spot to China in US apparel exports

Bangladesh has lost its second position in apparel exports to the United States, the world's largest economy, amid a continued slump. Although Bangladesh had held this position for a long time, China has recently recaptured it. As a result, the top two spots on the list are currently held by Vietnam and China respectively, followed by Bangladesh.

PM Tarique Rahman chairs fresh push to tame Dhaka’s transport chaos
PM Tarique Rahman chairs fresh push to tame Dhaka’s transport chaos

PM Tarique Rahman chairs fresh push to tame Dhaka’s transport chaos

The government has begun another high-level push to bring order to Dhaka’s chaotic transport system, with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman chairing a meeting Thursday (October 8) on public transport management, road safety and ways to ease the capital’s chronic congestion.

Bangladesh to push for fair share of transboundary waters with India: State Minister
Bangladesh to push for fair share of transboundary waters with India: State Minister

Bangladesh to push for fair share of transboundary waters with India: State Minister

Bangladesh will prioritise its national interests and seek a fair share of transboundary waters in negotiations with India, Foreign Affairs State Minister Humayun Kabir said Thursday (October 8), stressing that Dhaka’s position has a basis in international law as well as strong public support at home.

Bangladesh, India resume trade talks after nearly three-year hiatus
Bangladesh, India resume trade talks after nearly three-year hiatus

Bangladesh, India resume trade talks after nearly three-year hiatus

Bangladesh and India are set to resume formal trade negotiations on Thursday (October 8) after nearly three years, with Dhaka seeking to dismantle barriers to exports, ease cross-border goods movement and address a widening trade imbalance amid strained political and diplomatic relations.

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