The United States has imposed new tariffs on at least 12 countries, including Bangladesh. However, the majority of Americans do not support Trump’s “aggressive” trade policies. According to a Marquette Law School poll, 58% of Americans believe Trump’s tariff policies will hurt the U.S. economy, while only 28% think they will be beneficial. The poll also found that 43% of Americans hold a negative opinion of Trump. Additionally, 64% believe that closing institutions like USAID and the Department of Education is beyond a president’s authority. Furthermore, 70% of respondents said judges who rule against Trump’s decisions should not be removed.

The White House has dismissed reports that Elon Musk is stepping down from his role in the Trump administration, calling them “completely baseless” and “nonsense.” White House spokesperson Caroline Levitt stated on X, “Both Musk and Trump have publicly confirmed that Musk will continue as a special government employee until he completes his ‘incredible work’ at the Department of Government Efficiency.” Earlier, Politico, citing discontent among party activists and sources close to the U.S. president, reported that Musk was expected to step down soon.

US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose high import tariffs has drawn criticism from world leaders, including Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Meloni labeled the 20% tariff on EU products as a “mistake,” while Albanese called the 10% duty on Australian goods “unjustifiable.” Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez vowed to protect Spanish businesses and workers, reaffirming commitment to a free global market. Ireland’s Taoiseach Michael Martin called Trump’s move “deeply regrettable.” China, facing a 54% tariff on its exports, urged Washington to withdraw the tariffs immediately, warning of retaliatory measures if ignored. South Korea remarked that a full-scale global trade war is now a reality, while Japan and Thailand also expressed concerns over the economic impact.

Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus has left for Bangkok to attend the BIMSTEC Summit. His flight, operated by Biman Bangladesh Airlines, departed Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 8:55 AM on Thursday. According to a briefing by High Representative Dr. Khalilur Rahman on Wednesday, the Chief Adviser will remain in Thailand from April 3-4 for the summit. Accompanying him are Foreign Affairs Adviser Md. Touhid Hossain and Foreign Secretary Md. Jashim Uddin. During the visit, the Chief Adviser is expected to hold bilateral meetings with BIMSTEC leaders and participate in the signing of two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs).

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov stated in an interview that Moscow has thoroughly reviewed the US ceasefire proposal but cannot accept it in its current form. According to Russia, the proposal fails to address key concerns that led to the conflict. Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, following its annexation of Crimea in 2014. Former US President Donald Trump had previously threatened severe sanctions on Russian oil if Moscow violated agreements.

Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Kuwait have officially informed the United States that they will not allow their airspace or military bases to be used for any attacks on Iran. This follows threats from the US president to bomb Iran. Meanwhile, Washington has approved the sale of MQ-9 Reaper drones to Qatar and advanced weaponry to Saudi Arabia. With these restrictions, the US has now deployed B-2 bombers to the Diego Garcia base in the Indian Ocean. Iran has already threatened retaliation if attacks originate from Diego Garcia. The US currently has two aircraft carriers and approximately 40,000 troops stationed in the Middle East.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he will be visiting the Middle East in the coming weeks, marking his first overseas trip in his second bid for presidency. He hinted at a possible stop in the United Arab Emirates as well.

“I have a great relationship with the Middle East,” Trump stated, emphasizing the importance of the trip in securing investments for the United States.

Earlier this year, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman declared plans to invest $600 billion in the U.S. over the next four years. Trump mentioned that his visit could take place next month or slightly later.

Russia’s Supreme Court has confirmed receiving a request from the Prosecutor General’s Office to lift sanctions on the Taliban, who were designated a terrorist organization in 2003. The court will review the request.

Meanwhile, Taliban representatives have been participating in various forums hosted in Moscow. Under Russian law, any contact with terrorist organizations is a punishable offense. However, Russian officials have emphasized the need to engage with the Taliban for Afghanistan’s stability, sidestepping concerns about potential contradictions in their policy.

With his second term set to end in 2028, U.S. President Donald Trump has hinted at the possibility of running for a third term—despite it being against U.S. political norms.

Trump stated that he was “not joking” about his interest in a third term but added that it was not yet time to seriously consider the matter. “There are ways to make it happen,” he suggested, sparking discussions about potential legal and constitutional maneuvers.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose tariffs on all countries starting April 2, dubbing it "America’s Liberation Day." Initially, the policy targeted only nations imposing import tariffs on U.S. goods. Trump claimed that despite being exploited by many nations, the U.S. would still treat them better in comparison.

U.S. President Donald Trump expressed frustration over Vladimir Putin’s stance on the Ukraine war, hinting at imposing a 25% to 50% tariff on Russian oil. In an interview with NBC News, he also threatened airstrikes on Iran and dismissed any plans to militarily control Greenland. Before finalizing any agreements, he urged the Russian President to support a UN-led government in Ukraine. Trump criticized Putin’s comments about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s credibility, stating that a lack of new leadership would mean no long-term peace deal.

Russian President Vladimir Putin extended Eid-ul-Fitr greetings to the Muslim community in Russia. In a statement, he described Eid as an ancient and significant festival symbolizing spiritual growth, kindness, and compassion. He also acknowledged the Muslim community’s contributions to charitable, educational, and national projects. Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin also extended his best wishes to Russian Muslims on this occasion.

A small aircraft crashed onto a house in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, killing all passengers on board. Fortunately, the occupants of the house managed to escape unscathed. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the cause of the crash. The aircraft, a SOCATA TBM7, had taken off from Des Moines International Airport, Iowa, and was headed toward Anoka County-Blaine Airport in Minneapolis when it went down at 12:20 PM local time on Saturday.

Following pressure from the Trump administration, Harvard University has dismissed key figures of the Center for Middle Eastern Studies (CMES), including interim social sciences dean David Cutler, Turkish studies professor Cemal Kafadar, and associate history professor Rosie Bashir. The decision follows accusations that CMES promoted anti-Semitic content and failed to adequately represent Israeli perspectives. The move comes after a report by the Harvard Jewish Alumni Alliance, which claimed CMES portrayed Israel as a colonial state engaged in apartheid and genocide.

In a column for The New York Times, former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton sharply criticized the Trump administration, calling its policies “reckless displays of power.” She questioned Trump’s disregard for federal record-keeping laws and described his executive orders as harmful to national security. Clinton warned that if the U.S. continues operating like a corrupt state, it will lose its global standing against China and Russia. She also compared Trump’s business failures in Atlantic City to his handling of national security, cautioning that continued recklessness could lead to severe consequences.