Bhutan proposes free trade agreement with Bangladesh

India is set to deliver 5,000 tonnes of diesel to Bangladesh through a cross-border pipeline linking the two nations, according to reports by ANI.

Global oil and gas shipping rates soared, with supertanker costs in the Middle East hitting all-time highs, as the US-Iran conflict intensified after Tehran targeted ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, according to shipping data and industry sources on Tuesday.

Bangladesh has decided to adopt a wait-and-see approach after the United States announced a new 15 percent tariff on imports from nearly all countries, with authorities seeking more clarity before making any policy decisions.

The United States has reduced the reciprocal tariff on Bangladeshi exports to 19%, following the signing of a new bilateral trade agreement. The deal, finalized on February 9, also includes a provision granting duty-free access for Bangladesh`s Ready-Made Garments (RMG) made using US-imported cotton and synthetic fibers.

Bangladesh is set to sign a reciprocal tariff agreement with the United States today in Washington, a move aimed at narrowing trade imbalances and safeguarding Bangladeshi exports’ access to the world’s largest consumer market.

Gold surged past the historic $5,000-an-ounce mark on Sunday, hitting a fresh record as global investors rushed to safe-haven assets amid growing political and economic uncertainty linked to US President Donald Trump’s policies.

Afghanistan has expressed strong interest in expanding bilateral trade with Bangladesh, with a focus on importing Bangladeshi readymade garments and exporting a range of agricultural and traditional products, Bangladesh`s officials said.

The World Bank has lowered its economic growth forecast for Bangladesh for the 2025–26 fiscal year, citing persistent inflation, weaker exports and sluggish private investment as key headwinds for the economy.

China ended 2025 with a record trade surplus of nearly $1.2 trillion, underscoring the resilience of its export-driven economy despite renewed tariff pressure from the United States under President Donald Trump.

US President Donald Trump said on Monday that any country maintaining commercial ties with Iran will face a 25 percent tariff on all trade with the United States.

The Asian Development Bank has committed $2.57 billion in new sovereign financing for Bangladesh in 2025, marking a sharp increase from the $1.18 billion approved last year.

Elon Musk has become the first person in history to amass a fortune exceeding $700 billion, after a key court ruling restored a massive Tesla pay package that sharply boosted his net worth.

US President Donald Trump has formally rolled out the “Trump Gold Card,” an ultra-expensive fast-track visa programme designed to provide wealthy foreign nationals with an expedited pathway to live and work in the United States.

Bangladesh’s external debt repayments have risen at a pace unmatched anywhere in South Asia over the past decade and a half, according to new World Bank figures, raising concerns about the country’s financial resilience as export earnings fail to keep up with mounting obligations.

US President Donald Trump has warned that his administration is preparing to levy new tariffs on India, Canada and Mexico, accusing all three countries of violating trade commitments and harming American producers. 

The Indian rupee slipped below the 90-per-dollar mark for the first time on Wednesday extending an eight-month downturn driven by persistent capital outflows.