Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashiruddin has said that the United States is not interested in a free trade agreement with Bangladesh, but highlighted that reducing US tariffs on Bangladeshi products to 19% is a significant achievement.
Ballot papers for the 13th National Parliamentary Election have been distributed from districts to upazilas and will start reaching individual polling centers from Wednesday morning, according to the Election Commission (EC).
The government has ordered a 24-hour suspension of immigration services at all land ports across the country ahead of the national parliamentary election and referendum.
The asset declarations of all advisers of the interim government, including Chief Adviser Prof. Muhammad Yunus, their spouses, and equivalent officials have been made public.
Economic Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed outlined five major challenges that the next elected government must address to ensure sustainable growth, despite Bangladesh’s current economic stability.
BNP election committee spokesperson Dr. Mahdi Amin has accused Jamaat-e-Islami of attempting to buy votes nationwide in the upcoming election due to fears of inevitable defeat.