President Trump announced tariffs reaching 100 percent on branded and patented pharmaceutical imports beginning October 1, 2025. Companies constructing manufacturing facilities in America will receive exemptions from these trade penalties. The president also imposed duties on various other products through his Truth Social platform. Trump justified these measures as necessary for national security purposes.
India faces potential economic consequences as America represents its largest pharmaceutical export destination. Indian companies exported 8.7 billion dollars worth of medicines to America during the previous fiscal year. Major firms like Dr Reddy's and Sun Pharma derive substantial portions of their revenue from American markets...
Bangladesh and Oman established a diplomatic training partnership through a formal agreement signed during the United Nations General Assembly session in New York. Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain met with Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Albusaidi to finalize this cooperation framework. Both officials praised the strong relationship between their nations and committed to expanding collaborative efforts across multiple sectors. The adviser thanked Oman for supporting approximately 700,000 Bangladeshi workers and requested additional employment opportunities.
The Foreign Service Academy of Bangladesh partnered with the Diplomatic Academy of Oman through this memorandum. This arrangement will facilitate knowledge sharing...
Atletico Madrid faces Real Madrid Saturday in a La Liga derby that carries significant implications for both clubs. The teams last met during March's Champions League elimination round where Atletico departed after Julian Alvarez's disputed penalty decision sparked weeks of controversy. Diego Simeone's squad enters the match trailing league leaders by nine points after six games. Real Madrid maintains perfect form under new manager Xabi Alonso.
Kylian Mbappe spearheads Madrid's attack with seven league goals this campaign. Atletico invested over 175 million euros during summer transfers but struggled for consistent finishing until Alvarez's recent hat-trick performance. Simeone recently achieved the milestone of becoming La Liga's...
Aston Villa secured their first victory by defeating Bologna 1-0 during their Europa League opener on Thursday. John McGinn netted the decisive goal within thirteen minutes at Villa Park. Ollie Watkins failed to convert a penalty opportunity during the second half. The English club had struggled through five winless Premier League matches before this European success.
Rangers suffered another setback with a 1-0 home loss against Genk at Ibrox Stadium. Mohamed Diomande received a red card before halftime for dangerous play. Oh Hyeon-Gyu scored the winning goal ten minutes after the restart. Manager Russell Martin faces mounting pressure after eight consecutive matches without victory across domestic and European competitions.
Parul Akter died Friday morning after sustaining critical injuries from a residential gas explosion. The 32-year-old mother of two passed away at 7am while receiving care at Sheikh Hasina National Burn and Plastic Surgery Institute. Resident surgeon Shawon Bin Rahman confirmed that burns covered 22 percent of her body and damaged her respiratory system.
The blast occurred during early Thursday hours at a home in Mohammadpur's Dhaka Udyan neighborhood. Emergency responders transported Akter to the medical facility immediately after the incident. The woman originated from Hawa Kandi village under Faridganj Police Station within Chandpur district. Medical staff treated her burns at the Female High Dependency Unit before she succumbed to...
Bangladesh's Financial Institutions Division announced revised regulations Thursday governing employee bonus payments at state-controlled banks. The new framework limits workers to three annual incentive payments based strictly on net profit calculations. Officials must subtract loan provisions, investment value changes, and asset adjustments before determining bonus eligibility.
The ministry emphasized that previous bonus distribution lacked proper oversight and consistency. Banks repeatedly ignored established payment limits despite existing policies. Sonali Bank distributed five bonuses during 2023, violating the three-bonus ceiling. Finance officials ordered recovery of excess payments, yet employees have not returned the...
Paris Saint-Germain faces another major personnel setback as captain Marquinhos sustained a left thigh injury requiring several weeks of treatment. The Brazilian defender joins teammates Joao Neves, Desire Doue, and recent Ballon d'Or recipient Ousmane Dembele on the injury list. Marquinhos completed the entire match against Marseille on Monday, which ended in a 1-0 loss where he scored for the opposition. The European champions have not disclosed when the 31 year old sustained this injury.
Bradley Barcola returned to Friday training after missing the Marseille encounter due to thigh muscle fatigue. PSG prepares for upcoming fixtures against Auxerre this weekend and Barcelona in Champions League action. The team also travels to Lille...
Bashundhara Shuvosangho delivered emergency heat relief supplies to struggling workers on Friday afternoon near the Shariatpur Sadar court complex. The district branch provided cold water, saline solutions, and basic necessities to rickshaw pullers, day laborers, van operators, and pedestrians suffering from extreme temperatures. Advocate Mizanur Rahman Mollah led the humanitarian effort alongside Adviser Shariful Alam Imon, Advocate Harun-or-Rashid, Secretary Firoz Sardar, and several organizational members who participated in the distribution process. Officials expressed their dedication to supporting vulnerable populations during the ongoing heat crisis while encouraging wealthy community members to join similar relief efforts.
Bashundhara Shuvosangho's Sirajganj district branch conducted an introductory meeting and distributed sewing machines Thursday at a local restaurant. The organization provided equipment to disadvantaged women and students to help them achieve financial independence through self-employment. Multiple speakers emphasized how such programs create hope and transform lives while building humanitarian movements within communities. District president Dr SM Kamrul Hasan Murad led the gathering while pharmacist Abul Kalam Azad addressed participants.
Local journalists and organization officials attended the event to witness the distribution ceremony. Vice-president Asha Sarkar joined general secretary Ashkarul Haque and other executive members...
