Despite strained trade relations and anti-India sentiments from Dhaka, India aims to avoid a trade war with Bangladesh. Recent actions, like withdrawing a trans-shipment facility, were intended to ease congestion, not harm Bangladesh’s trade. Concerns rise over Bangladesh’s renewed ties with Pakistan, especially amid increasing radicalization, as Pakistan seeks to boost exports and high-level contacts resume.

Dr Mumtaz Patel has been elected as the 123rd president of the Royal College of Physicians (RCP), a high-profile role heading the UK’s medical professional membership body representing 40,000 members around the world.

Pride and stubbornness are hindering the US and China from resolving their trade dispute, impacting global commerce. The US insists China initiate talks, while China demands respect, leading to a stalemate. Both countries are seeking alternative trade partners as tensions rise, with nations like India caught in the middle, and the US scrutinizing transshipments via third countries to evade tariffs.