Saturday, 26 September 2026

Donald Trump

Trump’s Board of Peace Announces $2.45 Billion Gaza Reconstruction Plan

Donald Trump’s Board of Peace has announced a $2.45 billion plan to support Gaza’s recovery through 66 programmes over six months, including housing, diesel-powered electricity generation, waste removal and other essential sectors, the BBC reported.

Trump Announces Open-Ended Greenland Security Deal, Limits Sensitive Investment to US and Allies

US President Donald Trump said on Friday that the United States, Denmark and Greenland had reached an agreement enabling Washington to build a significant military presence in Greenland while preventing US adversaries from establishing bases on the Arctic island. Trump said in a Truth Social post t

Direct Talks Underway with Iran, War Nearing End: Trump Claims Again

US President Donald Trump has again said the United States’ war with Iran is “hopefully nearing an end”, while claiming that Iran is interested in reaching a deal. Trump made the remarks while speaking to reporters on Wednesday local time.

PM leave for New York on September 21st to attend UNGA

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will leave Dhaka for New York on September 21st to attend the United Nations General Assembly session and will remain in the United States until 26 September, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir said on Sunday. Humaiun Kobir disclosed the details while spea

Amid Iran War and Midterms, Trump Fights to Avert Twofront Defeat

US President Donald Trump has claimed that the seven-month war with Iran will end “immediately after” the November midterm elections, suggesting Tehran is trying to influence the vote. Analysts, however, say the conflict could shape the election outcome and potentially alter the course of the war.

Putin orders halt in strikes on Kyiv for 3 days

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a three-day suspension of all Russian attacks on Kyiv following Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s proposal for a temporary ceasefire, the Kremlin announced on Saturday. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said, “The President of Russia and Supreme

US President Trump hopes to meet PM Tarique Rahman soon

US President Donald Trump has expressed hope of meeting Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in person soon, according to a letter sent to the prime minister on Monday, August 31. Additional Press Secretary to the Prime Minister Atikur Rahman Rumon disclosed the information.

US judge strikes down Trump's 75-country visa ban

A US federal judge has struck down a government ban on visas to nationals from 75 countries who wish to settle in the country indefinitely, dealing a blow to President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown. In a ruling issued on Friday in the Southern District of New York, Judge Jeannette Vargas call

$40 trillion US debt: Who does Washington owe?

The United States has surpassed $40 trillion debt for the first time in history, according to a Department of the Treasury update on Wednesday. Ballooning debt, especially during President Donald Trump’s second term, which began in January last year, has been raising concerns about a looming fiscal

Trump signs order targeting 'birth tourism'

US President Donald Trump on Thursday made another attempt to curb birthright citizenship, signing an order targeting those who he said enter the country under the guise of tourism while actually intending to give birth.

US holds PM Tarique in high regard: Adviser Humaiun

Prime Minister’s Foreign Affairs Adviser Humaiun Kobir today said the United States holds Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in “the highest regard”, describing it as a reflection of the growing confidence and strength of bilateral ties as the two countries move towards a comprehensive partnership. “The

US, Israel Halt Planned Iran Attack as Draft Framework Reached: Trump

US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the United States and Israel had agreed to suspend their planned attacks on Iran at the request of Iran and other Middle Eastern countries, claiming the two allies had reached a draft framework for an agreement aimed at ending the war.

Bangladesh is now safe for travel: Trump's special envoy

The US State Department has lowered its overall travel advisory for Bangladesh from Level 3 to Level 2 after considering the country’s stable situation, Trump administration Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor said after concluding his first official visit to Bangladesh. Following a

US Special Envoy Sergio Gor Arrives in Dhaka

Sergio Gor, the Donald Trump administration’s US special envoy for South and Central Asia, has arrived in Dhaka on a three-day visit, according to a post published by the US Embassy in Dhaka on Thursday afternoon. The information was shared on the verified Facebook page of the US Embassy in Dhaka.

Trump Says ‘Good Talks’ Underway With Iran, Oil Prices Slide

US President Donald Trump said talks with Iran were progressing well and that there was a strong chance of reaching a deal to ease the conflict between the two countries, while warning that US attacks would resume if the negotiations produced no result, according to Reuters.

US to Impose New 10%-12.5% Tariffs on Bangladesh and 59 Other Trade Partners

The United States will begin imposing new tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on goods from 60 trade partners, including Bangladesh, from 12:01 a.m. Friday local time, according to CNN, as the Trump administration turns to an alternative legal route after the Supreme Court struck down some of President Donald T