Leaked Audio Reveals Sheikh Hasina Ordered Deadly Crackdown on 2024 Bangladesh Protesters

Leaked audio reveals Sheikh Hasina ordered lethal force on 2024 Bangladesh protesters; UN confirms over 1,400 killed in deadly crackdown.

US Imposes 50% Tariff, Threatening Bangladesh’s Booming Synthetic Footwear Exports

The newly imposed US tariff of 50% on Bangladesh’s synthetic footwear exports threatens to reverse $523 million in growth, impacting the industry’s competitiveness and thousands of jobs.

Indefinite Curfew Imposed in Gopalganj Following Deadly Clashes Leaving 4 Dead and 50 Injured

Following deadly clashes in Gopalganj that left 4 dead and over 50 injured, authorities imposed an indefinite curfew with a daily 3-hour relaxation window. Security forces maintain strict control amid ongoing political tensions near Sheikh Hasina’s ancestral home.

98% of Bangladesh Exports to UK Remain Duty-Free Under New Scheme

Bangladesh exports continue to enjoy 98% duty-free access to the UK market under the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS), supporting sustainable trade growth and economic development ahead of Bangladesh’s LDC graduation in 2026.