The uncertainty is over, but we need to know what concessions we made.

Desk REPORT, The uncertainty is over, but we need to know what concessions we made. The United States has reduced the countervailing duty on Bangladeshi products from 35 percent to 20 percent. This has reduced the anxiety, worry, and uncertainty that had been created in businessmen, economists, and other conscious circles across the country for several months. The new countervailing duty imposed on Bangladeshi products is equal to or close to that of our competing countries. Although the Trump administration has not yet finalized the countervailing duty rate on China.…

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Indian refineries reduce purchases of Russian oil, impact of reduced discounts

Desk Report, Indian refineries reduce purchases of Russian oil, impact of reduced discounts India’s state-owned oil refineries stopped buying Russian oil last week, Reuters reported. Their purchases were mainly due to a reduction in the amount of rebates last month. US President Donald Trump expressed excitement over the news. Indian refineries reduce purchases of Russian oil, impact of reduced discounts At the same time, US President Donald Trump, while imposing a 25 percent retaliatory tariff on Indian goods on Thursday, said that by buying fuel oil from Russia, India was…

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There are now 77,000 prisoners in prisons, more than one and a half times the capacity.

Desk Report, There are now 77,000 prisoners in prisons, more than one and a half times the capacity. The country’s prisons now have more than one and a half times the capacity. There are 42,887 prisoners in 70 prisons across the country, including Dhaka; now there are 77,291. That is, the prisons have about 34,500 more prisoners than their capacity. There are now 77,000 prisoners in prisons, more than one and a half times the capacity. Prisons Department officials say that the number of prisoners in prisons has increased due…

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Unease in Barisal due to conflict between seniors

Desk Report, Unease in Barisal due to conflict between seniors Barisal has been at the bottom of the points table for three consecutive seasons in the four-day National Cricket League. They also finished eighth out of eight teams in the NCL T20 that started last year. Along with such disappointing performance on the field, Barisal is also suffering from conflicts among senior cricketers. Unease in Barisal due to conflict between seniors There is an air of unease within the team before the start of the new season. Several players and…

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De Paul doesn’t worry about trophy drought in club career as he is by Messi’s side

Desk Report, De Paul doesn’t worry about trophy drought in club career as he is by Messi’s side Rodrigo Di Paul has achieved outstanding success for the Argentina national team. In addition to the World Cup, he has won two Copa Americas and the Finalisima. But despite winning so much with the national team, Rodrigo Di Paul has not yet won anything in his club career. He has not been able to win a trophy for any club. De Paul doesn’t worry about trophy drought in club career as he…

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Trump fires top official for allegedly giving false information about job market

Desk Report, Trump fires top official for allegedly giving false information about job market US President Donald Trump has ordered the dismissal of Erica McEntire, the commissioner of the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. He issued the order on Friday. Trump accused McEntire of distorting the number of jobs in the US labor market for political purposes. Trump did not provide any evidence to support this accusation. Trump fires top official for allegedly giving false information about job market According to data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, only…

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US-Russian submarine battle: Who has more power under the sea?

Desk Report, US-Russian submarine battle: Who has more power under the sea? The United States is deploying two nuclear-armed submarines to strategic positions, following an old Cold War-era tactic. The move comes after former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev reacted angrily to President Donald Trump’s comments that the Russian economy is a “dead economy.” Trump ordered the submarines to be deployed to counter Moscow’s challenge after threats of tariffs and sanctions failed to work. US-Russian submarine battle: Who has more power under the sea? Trump’s decision came on Friday night. Earlier,…

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Passenger still missing after being slapped by fellow passenger on flight in India: Family claims

Desk Report, Passenger still missing after being slapped by fellow passenger on flight in India: Family claims At the time of the incident, two cabin crew members of the plane were helping Hussain to disembark. Just then, a passenger sitting next to him suddenly slapped him. Another passenger recorded the incident on his mobile phone. In the video, the cabin crew can be seen telling the passenger to be calm and another passenger protesting and saying to the attacker, “Why did you hit him?” Passenger still missing after being slapped…

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Which 10 countries have the most powerful passports in the world?

Desk Report, Which 10 countries have the most powerful passports in the world? The most powerful passport in 2025 belongs to the Asian island nation of Singapore, according to the Henley & Partners index. Last year, Singapore topped the index. And in 2023, it was in second place. Singaporean passport holders can travel to 193 countries and territories around the world, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada, without a visa in advance. Which 10 countries have the most powerful passports in the world? Singaporean passport holders need…

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Pressure is growing on the South African government to sever ties with Israel

Desk Report, Pressure is growing on the South African government to sever ties with Israel Anger is growing in the besieged Gaza Strip over the Israeli massacre. In such a situation, pressure is increasing on the South African government to cut all ties with the country and expel Israeli diplomats. Pressure is growing on the South African government to sever ties with Israel Several rights activists told Middle East Eye that they have intensified their movement to cut ties with Israel and expel diplomats. More than 200,000 Palestinians have been…

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