ICMAB Delegation Confers with Commerce Secretary to Enhance Professional Collaboration

Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs on the United States in response to new US tariffs, escalating the trade war between the two countries.

Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir reports that Indian and US businesses are keen to invest in Bangladesh and have proposed measures to enhance the investment climate.

Bangladesh has invited entrepreneurs from China's Yunnan Province to invest, highlighting its strategic location and economic potential.

Hefty US tariffs on some Canadian products took effect on Saturday after days of negotiations that went down to the wire failed to produce an agreement.

South Korea is set to send its first trial container ship through the Arctic route, testing its commercial viability as Middle East tensions disrupt global shipping.

Top Canadian negotiator Dominic LeBlanc announced that negotiations for a US trade deal are ongoing, with steep new tariffs looming.

Chinese visitors and traders are showing keen interest in Bangladeshi agricultural products at the 2026 Mekong-Lancang Fruit, Coffee, Flower and Beer Carnival in Kunming, China.

Asian markets showed gains as investors assessed the US Treasury's efforts to lower long-term bond yields, though analysts warned it may not be enough to prevent borrowing costs from rising.

Japan's core inflation rose to 1.8 percent in July, driven by the Middle East conflict and a weak yen.

Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) and World Bank Group delegation discuss the establishment of a Mortgage Refinance Company (MRC) to enhance housing finance.

A collaborative effort by BIDA, ADB, and SANEM seeks to create a unified database of investment information and identify key sectors for growth.

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) rebounded after six consecutive sessions of correction as buying interest returned following the finalisation of amended margin rules.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has publicly acknowledged the 'many problems' facing his country, amidst a new wave of US sanctions.

President Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected calls for elections amid the ongoing war with Russia, warning that holding a vote now would be a 'tsunami' that could 'split' the country.

Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister M Rashiduzzaman Millat has announced the soft opening of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport’s (HSIA) Third Terminal on December 16.

Bangladesh has extended shelter to Rohingyas fleeing persecution in Myanmar purely on humanitarian considerations, stated Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman.

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam urges the international community to share the responsibility of resolving the Rohingya crisis.

Qatar Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has congratulated Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on his recent swearing-in as President of Bangladesh.

An Indonesian teenager dressed as Superman is helping to fight wildfires in Borneo.

Around 10,000 people are expected to join a climate demonstration in Stockholm on Sunday, just weeks before a general election where climate issues rank among voters' top concerns.

Invest Bangladesh, the unified apex investment promotion agency, has officially commenced operations, merging three key authorities to streamline investment processes.

A merchant vessel carrying 24 crew members sank off India's eastern coast, with two rescued and 22 still missing.

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca is determined to find a replacement for Rodri after the midfielder's move to Barcelona.

Lens captain Florian Thauvin scored two penalties as Lens thumped Auxerre 5-2 in their first game of the French Ligue 1 season.

Leoben, a traditional Austrian town, finds a niche in the global AI boom through its leading electronics company.

An Argentinian court has overturned the acquittal of a former nun in a notorious sex abuse case involving deaf children, authorizing a lower court to determine her punishment.

Iran has issued a stern warning to any country considering joining the United States' economic sanctions, labeling them as enemies and threatening to harm their interests.

France promises new interceptor missiles to Ukraine as strikes kill 13.

Kazakhstan is set to elect a new unicameral parliament on Sunday, following constitutional changes that critics argue will further consolidate President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's power.

Jose Mourinho's second tenure at Real Madrid began with a dramatic 2-1 victory against Espanyol, thanks to a last-minute goal by substitute Carlos Espi.