Bangladesh-US begin second round tariff negotiations in Washington

The United States and Bangladesh have commenced their second round of discussions in Washington, D.C., focusing on a proposed Agreement on Reciprocal Tariff. These crucial talks began today (9 July) and are scheduled to conclude on July 11th.

Bangladesh`s population has now reached an estimated 175.7 million people, with women making up half of that total. 

Bangladesh, the world`s second-largest producer of garments, is actively seeking a trade agreement with the United States. This effort, confirmed by the nation`s highest commerce official to AFP, comes ahead of President Donald Trump`s impending tariffs, which are set to take effect next week.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio had a telephone conversation with Bangladesh’s chief adviser professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday.

Bangladesh has urged the international community to take decisive action against Israel’s recent military aggression, warning that such actions pose serious risks to both regional stability and global peace.

Bangladesh, China and Pakistan have expressed their commitment to enhancing trilateral cooperation during an informal meeting held on the sidelines of the 9th China-South Asia Exposition and the 6th China-South Asia Cooperation Forum in Kunming on 19 June.

The Indian government is facing serious allegations of illegally deporting Indian Muslim citizens to Bangladesh, raising concerns of growing persecution, according to a Guardian report.

Bangladesh is set to establish new diplomatic missions in five key international cities as part of efforts to expand its global presence, enhance trade relations, and provide better support for its expatriate communities.

Nepal has officially started exporting 38 megawatts (MW) of hydropower to Bangladesh through India. Under the agreement, Bangladesh is set to receive a total of 40MW of electricity from Nepal during the period from 15 June to 15 November.

United Nations Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh Gwyn Lewis today said the participation and inclusion of all political parties will help prevent a `very polarised position` and potential `unrest`, though the circumstances should be viewed in the context of the country.

Malaysia has expressed strong support for Bangladesh’s aspiration to join the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), highlighting the country`s growing economic strength and regional significance.

India’s Border Security Force (BSF) allegedly pushed 1,143 individuals into Bangladesh across 18 districts between May 7 and May 31, according to sources within the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB).

Japan is set to recruit at least 100,000 workers from Bangladesh over the next five years in a bid to tackle its ongoing labour shortage, officials and business leaders announced today at a seminar in Tokyo.

Bangladesh’s interim government leader Muhammad Yunus on Thursday outlined his vision for his country to act as a strategic bridge between South Asia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), fostering deeper regional cooperation and stability amid global geopolitical uncertainties.

Bangladesh`s interim leader Muhammad Yunus, is set to hold extended discussions with various political parties on Sunday in a bid to ease tensions and foster unity amid ongoing political unrest, according to official sources.

Bangladesh has officially terminated a $21 million defence agreement with India’s state-owned Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE), which was tasked with building an advanced ocean-going tugboat for the Bangladesh Navy, according to a report by the Hindustan Times.