Bangladesh envoy expects US$5 billion bilateral trade if FTA signed

10 Sept 15:37 Key points summarised by AI

Bangladesh anticipates a significant increase in bilateral trade with Thailand, potentially reaching US$5 billion, should both countries sign a Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
Officials from both nations, including Bangladesh's Ambassador and Thailand's Commerce Minister, have agreed to initiate and expedite FTA negotiations.
Beyond trade, Bangladesh aims to enhance collaboration with Thailand in the education sector, focusing on youth engagement, and seeks to bolster regional connectivity with ASEAN through Thailand, proposing new shipping and highway routes.

Public expects most Kla Tham MPs to back Cabinet in censure vote, NIDA Poll finds

Yesterday 12:30 Key points summarised by AI

A recent NIDA poll indicates that a plurality of the public (30.38%) anticipates Kla Tham Party MPs will vote to support all 18 cabinet ministers targeted in the upcoming no-confidence debate.
Respondents believe the Ministry of Interior (38.78%) and the Prime Minister’s Office (21.37%) will face the toughest questioning during the censure debate.
Economic issues, particularly alleged incompetence in addressing problems (34.27%) and the rising cost of living (25.88%), are cited as the primary concerns for the government during the censure.
The public holds high expectations for the Opposition's case, with 45.65% believing clear, concrete evidence will be presented against all 18 ministers, and 41.22% expecting substantial evidence against specific ministers.