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Bangladesh’s victory and defeat in US tariff war
After three rounds of discussion, Bangladesh has managed to reduce the increased tariff imposed on its products in the US market from 35 percent to 20 percent. This is not only positive for the country's economy but also a diplomatic success for the interim government. Because when on April 2, US President Donald Trump first announced the rate of additional tariffs on various countries, he stated that a 37 percent additional tariff would be levied on Bangladeshi products. Later, that tariff was suspended temporarily for three months. Trump informed Dr Yunus in a letter that instead of 37, the tariff amount on Bangladesh would be 35 percent, after reducing it by 2 percent.
Reciprocal Tariff by USA - its Impact on Bangladesh Economy
The announcement of Reciprocal Tariff (RT) on April 2, 2025 on 108 countries ranging from 11-49% by the president Donald Trump has shaken the world irrespective of size of the economy and the amount of trade deficit USA is running with the concerned countries. The trade deficit of US was USD 918.4 billion in 2024, total US exports with the rest of the world is USD 3.12 trillion and total imports were USD 4.11 trillion as per the available information. US constantly enjoying surplus in services export, which was USD 1.15 trillion, and import was 0.841 trillion in 2024. USA did not mention services export issues anywhere whereas services export throughout the world is growing and will dominate the future trade.
How realistic is Bangladesh’s qualification for LDC graduation
Bangladesh’s export trade depends heavily on the EU and the US. Over 80 percent of total export earnings come from these two regions.
The reality of Gaza behind the Iran-Israel conflict
Torture, human rights violations, genocide, hunger, displacement—such heart-wrenching terms now seem reserved solely for Gaza. For the past twenty months, indiscriminate brutal killings have been ongoing in the region, targeting men, women, and children alike. The hellish massacre in Gaza is hard for any normal person to comprehend. These heart-breaking scenes are not isolated incidents—there are thousands of them. All perpetrated by Israel, backed by the United States. Millions live there in uncertainty. They have no food, no shelter, no contact with relatives. The people of Gaza are enduring an inhumane and tragic life. As if they are trapped in a nightmare. There is no accurate count of how many people have died so far. The procession of the dead grows heavier every day.
Hats off salute to Iran
June 21, 2025; America launched airstrikes on three nuclear installations in Iran and destroyed them. Unless peace is restored swiftly, US President Donald Trump has threatened to strike again with precision at the remaining targets. Iran retaliated through compromise. Iran informed in advance and then attacked the American base in Qatar. After the US had evacuated everything from the base, Iran launched its missiles.
Iran-Israel war puts global economy at risk
From the beginning of creation to the present day, the history of the world has been soaked in the blood of Adam’s descendants. Thousands of innocent people have been sacrificed in the name of asserting one's greatness. Throughout the ages, the ruling class has been desperate to assert power or establish dominance over others. As a result, the soil of earth has been soaked with the blood of millions of innocents. Although wars are initiated by the ruling class, it is the ordinary people who lose their lives. The current history of the world is no exception. The global population has already witnessed the devastation of two world wars.
No war, peace should be established
India launched missile strikes on Pakistan-administered Kashmir and 'terrorist bases' in Pakistan late on the night of May 6 as a 'reaction' to the attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Indian-administered Kashmir. This incident has raised the alarm of war between India and Pakistan, which is worrying not only the Asian and South Asian countries, but the entire world. Both are nuclear-armed countries and a prolonged war between these two countries would not only cause the loss of countless lives on the one hand, but would also have a serious impact on the global economy and politics on the other.
Will the Russia-Ukraine war end?
As of April 28, 2025, the Russia-Ukraine war has dragged on for three years, three months, and five days—a total of 1,159 days. In terms of casualties and destruction, it is the most devastating conflict in Europe since World War II. While Ukraine has borne the brunt of the damage, the war has affected the entire world economically and politically—particularly Southeast Europe and Asia. Since returning to office, U.S. President Donald Trump has been calling for an end to the war and promising to support a peaceful resolution.
China-India rapprochement, Trump’s concerns, and the geopolitical equation in South Asia
By 2025, international politics has reached a turning point where "strategic distrust" is giving rise to new forms of "temporary alliances." Despite their historical rivalry, the recent closeness between China and India, India’s role in U.S. domestic politics, and the strategic importance of Bangladesh’s location in South Asia are all contributing to increasingly complex geopolitical equations. After the bitter relations following the 2020 Galwan Valley clashes, recent developments like the BRICS summit, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) meetings, and bilateral border negotiations have transformed China-India relations into a form of “calculated coexistence.”
Europe, US: A fractured relationship
The relationship between Europe and the United States traces its origins back to the battlefields of World War II. From those war-torn grounds emerged the foundations of geopolitical blocs. In the post-war world, the growing influence of the socialist bloc led by the Soviet Union heightened anxiety and sparked escalating tensions. A multi-dimensional competition took shape between the two blocs, each accusing the other of trying to destroy its internal unity. Just as American troops couldn’t establish a presence in Eastern European countries, Soviet tanks couldn’t roll into the Prussian fields due to the U.S.'s opposition. This attempt to separate the U.S. from Europe was once termed “decoupling.” What decades of Cold War hostility failed to accomplish, former U.S. President Donald Trump has moved to achieve within mere weeks.