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Bangladesh teeters between hope and deadlock a year after Hasina’s fall

Protesters wanted ‘real change’ but instability looms as political groups jostle for power and promised reforms falter.

Al Jazeera · Aug 5, 2025

Adidas, Uniqlo, Nike And Gap Brace For Bigger Tariff Bills And Tough Choices On US Shelf Prices

Apparel heavyweights from Japan's Fast Retailing to Germany's Adidas warned they will likely raise U.S. prices as President Donald Trump moves ahead with steep new tariffs on key garment-making hubs, Vietnam, Cambodia and Bangladesh.

Benzinga · Aug 4, 2025

A year after a bloody uprising, Bangladesh is far from political stability

Bangladesh is marking one year of the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Aug. 5 amid hopes and desperation for a better democracy

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025

‘She should answer for what she did’: trial of ex-Bangladeshi leader Sheikh Hasina begins

At least 1,400 people died protesting against the rule of the deposed prime minister, who now faces multiple charges

The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2025

Tulip Siddiq has had no ‘official confirmation’ of Bangladesh trial, say lawyers

A statement released by Ms Siddiq’s lawyers attacked the ‘longstanding politically motivated smear campaign’.

Evening Standard · Aug 1, 2025

Trump’s tariff bullying: Why India must stand its ground

Donald Trump’s chaotic act continues. His latest move: slapping a 25 percent tariff and a penalty on Indian goods exports to the United States.It’s vintage Trump – unapologetic – designed to get the other side, in this case India, to surrender to his demands. He is like a kid in…

Newslaundry · Aug 1, 2025

How do Trump’s tariffs affect Asian countries?

US president blindsides Asian partners with steep new levies that threaten to redraw region’s economic and strategic map, Shweta Sharma writes

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025

‘Because of women it became a people’s revolution’: what has changed one year on from Bangladesh’s student uprising?

Five female activists talk about their lives since Sheikh Hasina was ousted – and how the country can secure lasting change for women’s rights

The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2025

Wheat Back to Mixed Trade at Midday

The wheat complex is mixed on Wednesday with HRW holding up. Chicago SRW futures are 4 to 5 cents in the red. KC contracts are up 2 to 4 cents so far on the day. MPLS spring wheat is fractionally lower in the front months. The Bangladesh government has approved...

Barchart · Jul 30, 2025

Five Products To Be Hit By Trump's Incoming Tariffs

The United States is set to raise tariffs on dozens of trading partners Friday if they fail to reach accords with President Donald Trump to avert the higher rates, and this risks raising prices for consumers.

International Business Times · Jul 30, 2025