Durga Puja Hindu Festival continues since October 5 in Bangladesh, a Muslim majority country. Celebrated by Bangladeshi Hindus in different parts of the country, the event witnessed colorful scenes this year as well. Bangladesh government, which provides freedom of worship to Hindus, allowed temporary places of worship to be opened for Hindus during Durga Puja celebrations. As an example of the friendly and tolerant public life, Bangladeshi Muslims also joined the Hindus in the celebrations held at various parts in the country. The festival ends on Friday.
EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic warned that a proposed 30% US tariff on European goods would effectively amount to a trade ban, severely disrupting transatlantic supply chains.
Speaking ahead of the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels, Sefcovic expressed disappointment over a letter from US President Donald Trump that halted expected trade progress. “We were close to an agreement,” he said, but now “must prepare for all outcomes.”
The EU has delayed retaliatory measures on $72 billion worth of US goods until August 1, hoping for a negotiated resolution. Sefcovic emphasized that “no one wants a trade war,” while France urged faster preparation for countermeasures and Hungary blamed the EU Commission’s weak response to US pressure.
Danish and Lithuanian ministers echoed calls to avoid escalation but emphasized EU readiness to defend its interests.
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