Almost 20 years in the making, the EU-India trade pact is finally here. While COVID-19 started the de-risking trend, it was Washington's weaponized tariffs and "America First" retreat that pushed Brussels and New Delhi into this historic $200 billion alliance.
India has withdrawn its transshipment facility for Bangladesh, ending access to Indian ports and routes for third-country exports and raising costs for Bangladeshi exporters.
A national committee formed by Bangladesh’s interim government has cleared Sheikh Hasina of corruption allegations, finding no illegal financial transactions linked to power sector projects.
Unsubstantiated claims involving Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker Uz Zaman surfaced online after the 2024–25 political crisis, but authorities say the allegations are false.