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Will the Chief adviser's visit to China cause conflict with the West?
The Chief Adviser to the Interim Government, Dr Mohammad Yunus, is going to China on a 4-day state visit on March 26. This is Dr Mohammad Yunus' first bilateral state visit after assuming the responsibility of running the state. Therefore, this visit is of special significance for various reasons. This visit is an important issue in the geopolitical context of our country. A kind of activity of the United States can be seen to surround China. That activity continues. This activity continues, and under America’s initiative, the Quad alliance has been formed. The Quad, a coalition led by the United States, includes the U.S., Japan, Australia, and India. It is said that the Quad will work to ensure the security of its member countries. After being elected as the President of the United States for the second time, Donald Trump has started a trade war. It has already been announced that additional tariffs will be imposed on imported products from China, Canada and Brazil. The purpose of this trade war of the United States is to reduce the dominance of Chinese products in the country's domestic market. The economic conflict between China and the United States has been going on for a long time. It has become more widespread during Trump's time.
Deficits and tariffs: Trump confusions and what can be done about them
The US has a persistent trade deficit with Sri Lanka. Despite almost universal agreement among economists that trade deficits, especially between two countries, are not meaningful, President Trump believes otherwise. As he assumed office, he asked his officials to “investigate and remedy” persistent US trade deficits. Sri Lanka-US trade shows a deficit of USD 2.6 billion following an increase of 6.3 percent in 2024. Sri Lanka was responsible for 0.28 percent of the total US trade deficit. Even if it were eliminated, there would be no discernible impact on the total.
Economic tensions to intensify worldwide
It is natural for people to be curious about what may happen in the world economy and trade in the coming year. Particularly, with Donald Trump being re-elected as the President of the United States, there is speculation about whether the situation will worsen. The question being raised is whether Trump will launch a full-scale trade war. According to a report by the Financial Times, there is a possibility of a full-scale trade war, but it is not guaranteed. The FT refers to a full-scale trade war as a scenario where, by the end of the year, the United States will impose at least a 10 per cent tariff on all imported goods. Trump has threatened to impose up to a 25 per cent tariff on goods from Canada and Mexico, excluding China. These two countries account for 30 per cent of US imports. They, too, will continue to exert pressure on Trump in various ways. However, FT suggests that due to the additional tariffs, Trump is likely to continue the tariff battle. Hence, they do not believe that these tariffs will be withdrawn by the end of the year.
Interim government has not come to work on foreign policy
Interim government has not come to work on foreign policy
Data connectivity and quality: Significant challenges persist in Bangladesh
In the digital age, robust telecommunications infrastructure is essential for economic growth and social development. Bangladesh has made notable progress in mobile connectivity, with over 170 million mobile subscribers in 2024, according to the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC). However, significant challenges persist regarding the quality and accessibility of data services.
Canada supports Bangladesh’s democratic aspirations, economic growth
Views Bangladesh: Bangladesh has established a new interim government led by Nobel Laureate Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus, following the student-led movement that brought down the previous government of Sheikh Hasina. How are the Canadian government and its citizens perceiving this student-driven revolution in Bangladesh
Future of India-Canada-U.S. diplomatic tension
It would not be incorrect to say that the current phase of diplomatic relations between India and Canada is the most strained and complex in history. Both countries are large in terms of area, population, and economy. A significant Indian-origin population resides in Canada. In fact, about 40% of all international students studying in Canada are from India. Therefore, the cooling of this relationship is particularly significant. Despite geographical distance, the friendship between the two countries began; however, it is quite interesting that for nearly two hundred years, tensions have arisen repeatedly between them. This story has had both sweet and bitter moments.
Canada expresses interest in boosting trade, investment in Bangladesh
Canada has shown interest in broadening trade and investment ties with Bangladesh. This sentiment was conveyed by Canada's Indo-Pacific Trade Representative, Paul J. Thoppil, during a meeting at the Ministry office with Industry Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun on Sunday (May 19).
3 arrested in Canada over Sikh separatist murder
Canadian police said they arrested three suspects Friday (May 3) in connection with the murder of a Sikh separatist leader last June that became the centre of a diplomatic spat with India.
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