May 14, 2025 1:37 pm

Economy

Trump’s 10% ‘Baseline’ Tariff Collection Begins in the United States
TikTok Deal Stalls Amid US-China Trade Tensions
Trump’s Tariff Shake-Up Sparks Global Economic Ripples
Economy Posts
“Poverty Amid Conflict”: UNDP Warns of Rising Poverty in Bangladesh Amid Ongoing Challenges
Poverty and Inequality May Increase Further in Bangladesh: World Bank
World Bank Slashes Bangladesh’s GDP Growth Forecast to 3.3% Amid Political Turmoil and Economic Strain 
Corruption Undermining Bangladesh’s Development Goals, Says New Report
US May Reduce Tariffs on Chinese Goods
MIDI Strategic Vision: Analysis of Development and Economic Impact in Bangladesh.
Title: South Asia’s Growth Prospects Declining Alarmingly: World Bank
World Bank Projects Bangladesh’s Economic Growth to Slow to 3.3% in FY25
Karoline Leavitt Warns Student Loan Defaulters as Biden’s Forgiveness Program Nears Its End
US President Softens Stance in Trade War with China
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