Global Hindu alliance urges action on Bangladesh abuses

IANS | February 10, 2026 7:51 AM

Washington, Feb 10 (IANS) A global alliance of Hindu and multi-faith groups called for urgent international action to protect Hindus in Bangladesh. The groups cited what they said was a sustained pattern of violence, intimidation, and forced displacement.

US briefing flags Islamist threat in Bangladesh

IANS | February 10, 2026 7:42 AM

Washington, Feb 10 (IANS) A US congressional briefing on Bangladesh warned that the country is heading toward a “political cliff,” with democratic institutions under strain and religious minorities facing growing threats ahead of national elections scheduled for February 12.

US, Bangladesh sign reciprocal trade pact

IANS | February 10, 2026 7:35 AM

Washington, Feb 10 (IANS) The United States and Bangladesh signed a legally binding agreement on reciprocal trade, setting tariff schedules and broad commitments on market access, labor standards, and digital trade, US officials said.

US bill seeks to end H-1B visa program

IANS | February 10, 2026 7:30 AM

Washington, Feb 10 (IANS) A Republican lawmaker introduced legislation to end the H-1B visa program, arguing that it disadvantages American workers and prioritizes foreign labor over US citizens.

US Congressman calls trade deal with India a ‘step forward’

IANS | February 10, 2026 7:25 AM

Washington, Feb 10 (IANS) US Congressman Suhas Subramanyam welcomed the India-United States trade deal announced last week, calling it a necessary step after what he described as an unsustainable period of high tariffs that hurt businesses and strained bilateral ties.

US lawmakers flag Hindu rights ahead of Bangladesh elections

IANS | February 10, 2026 6:49 AM

Washington, Feb 10 (IANS) US lawmakers warned of human rights violations and violence against religious minorities, including Hindus, in Bangladesh, urging greater attention to incidents they said have received limited international coverage as the country heads into elections.

US–India trade deal boosts Kansas farms, Kentucky bourbon

IANS | February 10, 2026 6:35 AM

Washington, Feb 10 (IANS) A new US–India trade framework announced last week is drawing strong backing from US lawmakers, with Kansas agricultural exporters and Kentucky’s bourbon industry emerging as early beneficiaries of provisions expanding access to the Indian market.

US, India to continue talks on trade barriers

IANS | February 10, 2026 6:25 AM

Washington, Feb 10 (IANS) Days after President Donald Trump unveiled a trade deal with India, the White House said negotiations will continue on unresolved tariff and non-tariff barriers, even as a newly released fact sheet detailed key features of the agreement and its implementation roadmap.