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🚫 India Bans RMG Imports from Bangladesh via Land Ports

India has imposed an immediate ban on importing Bangladeshi ready-made garments (RMG) and processed food products through its land ports, according to a May 17 directive from the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT). Imports will now only be allowed via Kolkata and Nhava Sheva seaports.

Other banned items include carbonated drinks, fruits, cotton waste, and wooden furniture, affecting land ports in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram, and parts of West Bengal. However, essential items like fish, LPG, edible oil, and crushed stone are exempt. Goods transiting to Nepal and Bhutan are also not affected.

This move is seen as a non-tariff barrier, likely to delay shipments and increase costs, as over 90% of Bangladesh’s $700 million RMG exports to India currently use land routes.

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ঐDeshi

❌ Starting Sunday, all rallies, processions, and gatherings are banned indefinitely in and around Dhaka Cantonment, according to the military’s public affairs office (ISPR). The ban spans major routes including Kachukhet, Bijoy Sarani, Jahangir Gate, and ECB Chattar — aimed at maintaining public order amid rising tensions. This comes after a dismissed army soldier was arrested for allegedly plotting unrest near the cantonment.

🏿 Bangladesh’s semiconductor industry aims to hit $1 billion in exports by 2030 and is urging the government for key support like 25% cash incentives, tax and VAT holidays, and faster customs clearance. The sector hopes these moves will help it compete with regional players and attract more investment in chip design and testing. Currently, only a few firms operate, but the industry sees strong growth potential ahead.

🚨 Seven College Students Issue 24-Hour Ultimatum Over Uni Delays a 24-hour deadline to form an interim administrative body for the proposed Dhaka Central University. At a Saturday press conference outside Eden College, student leaders threatened escalated protests—starting with a ministry gherao on Monday (May 19)—if their demands aren’t met by Sunday.

🚑 Roughly 250 garment workers at a factory in Gazipur fell ill on Saturday after drinking water supplied inside the premises. Symptoms included nausea, dizziness, and stomach pain, prompting multiple hospital visits and a temporary factory shutdown. Doctors confirmed it was likely a waterborne illness, though the source remains unclear. Factory officials say they’re investigating — once they recover themselves.

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💬 Donald Trump says he’ll call Vladimir Putin Monday to discuss ending the Ukraine war, aiming to “stop the bloodbath.” After the first Russia-Ukraine talks in three years stalled with no breakthrough—just a prisoner swap—Trump plans to also talk to Zelensky and NATO leaders. While Russia hasn’t fully embraced Trump’s mediation push, Kremlin confirms the call is in the works. Meanwhile, fresh fighting continues, with a deadly drone strike on a Ukrainian civilian bus sparking outrage and calls for harsher sanctions.

👥 Pedro Pascal slammed Donald Trump’s recent attacks on artists like Bruce Springsteen and Taylor Swift at Cannes, urging creatives to “fight back” and “don’t let them win.” The actor, an immigrant who fled dictatorship as a baby, emphasized standing with those needing protection and keeping art alive despite political backlash.

🌍Gaza Crisis

In the last 48 hours, over 200 people have been killed in northern Gaza amid heavy Israeli airstrikes and a new military offensive called Operation Gideon's Chariots. The attacks have targeted hospitals, refugee camps, and civilian areas, worsening the already dire humanitarian crisis as thousands of Israeli troops and tanks mass near the border.

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Baki-Stuff

• Bangladesh Bank has fixed the passport endorsement fee at Tk 300.

• Bd Postal Department has officially taken charge of Nagad’s operations.

• AL Supporters with Good Image Can Join BNP: Amir Khosru.

• Trump’s $400M Qatar jet and $2B crypto deals fuel emoluments and pay-to-play fears.

• Crystal Palace stunned Manchester City 1-0 in the FA Cup final.

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