Dhaka, July 27 – A special team of Anti-Terrorism Unit (ATU) arrested five members of a family at Rupnagar in the city’s Mirpur early Saturday for their suspected involvement in militant activities. The arrestees are Ahmed Ali, 57, his wife…
Category: Conflicts
India’s Lok Sabha passes ‘Triple Talaq’ bill
Dhaka, July 26 (UNB)- Lok Sabha passed the bill of ‘Triple talaq’, a customary practice among Muslim that dissolves a marriage when the husband says the word ‘talaq’ thrice, after a day-long heated battle on Thursday that also witnessed a…
Russia wants probe on alleged S Korean airspace violation
Seoul, Jul 24 (AP/UNB) — Russia wants an investigation into a South Korean announcement that one of its military planes violated South Korea’s airspace, a senior lawmaker said Wednesday citing, Russia’s acting ambassador. Seoul said South Korean fighter jets fired…
Israeli destruction of Palestinian homes in West Bank
Humanitarian Aid Following “with sadness” the Israeli authorities’ destruction of homes in the Palestinian community of Sur Bahir, three top United Nations officials issued a statement on Monday underscoring that the move was “not compatible” with Israel’s “obligations under international…
Female suicide bomber strikes hospital in Pakistan, 9 killed
Dera Ismail Khan, Jul 21 (AP/UNB) — A female suicide bomber struck outside a hospital in Pakistan on Sunday as the wounded were being brought in from an earlier shooting against police, in a complex assault claimed by the Pakistani…
Iran Guards seize British-flagged tanker in Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN, July 20, 2019 (BSS/AFP) – Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said Friday they had seized a British-flagged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz for breaking “international maritime rules” as tensions mount in the highly sensitive waterway. Britain however said Iran had…
Suspected drug trader killed in Kushtia ‘gunfight’
Kushtia, July 20 (UNB)- An alleged drug trader was killed in a ‘gunfight’ in Harra area of Sadar upazila here early Friday. The deceased was identified as Rafikul Islam, 40, son of late Mohon Ali of Haripur village of the…
Germany honors resisters who tried to assassinate Hitler
Berlin, Jul 19 (AP/UNB) —Germany is marking the 75th anniversary of the most famous plot to kill Adolf Hitler, honoring those who resisted the Nazis — who were stigmatized for decades as traitors — as pillars of the country’s modern…
US shot down Iranian drone in Strait of Hormuz, says Trump
President Donald Trump has said the US Navy shot down an Iranian drone in the Strait of Hormuz. He said the USS Boxer amphibious assault ship “took defensive action” on Thursday after the drone came within about 1,000 yards (914m)…
Yemen’s warring sides agree Red Sea port ceasefire
The UN has announced that a deal has been reached with both parties at war over the key Red Sea port of Hudaydah in Yemen.
Int’l Criminal Court prep for trial big pressure on Myanmar
Dhaka, July 16 – Experts have said the visit of the delegation of International Criminal Court (ICC) would put extra pressure on Myanmar as ICC is going to start the trial process of the genocide committed Rakhine state that led…
EU slaps sanctions on Turkey over gas drilling off Cyprus
Brussels, Jul 16 (AP/UNB) — European Union foreign ministers on Monday turned up the pressure on Turkey after approving an initial batch of sanctions against the country over its drilling for gas in waters where EU member Cyprus has exclusive…
Migrants, militias and the Mediterranean Sea
By Marco Funk Berlin, Jul 11 2019 (IPS) – When the Italian police recently arrested Carola Rackete, captain of the Sea-Watch 3 search and rescue vessel, the Central Mediterranean Sea suddenly entered the international limelight once again.
Women are pivotal in the war on terror
By Ambassador Amina Mohamed Nairobi, Kenya, Jul 15 2019 (IPS) – On 10 July 2019 I was honored to moderate a meeting with women’s groups for the UN Secretary General Mr. Antonio Guterres, whose aim was to better diagnose the…
UK says seized Iranian oil tanker could be released
Dubai, Jul 14 (AP/UNB) — Britain will facilitate the release of a seized Iranian tanker if Iran can provide guarantees the vessel would not breach European sanctions on oil shipments to Syria, Britain’s top diplomat said late Saturday. The comments…
Hindu groups take strong stance against family law reform
Dhaka, July 13 – Hindu community groups on Saturday strongly opposed the demand raised by some rights groups to reform their family law and urged the government to refrain from doing so.
US deciding how to punish ally Turkey over Russian arms deal
Washington, July 12 (AP/UNB) — The U.S. edged closer to crisis Friday with NATO ally Turkey, which began receiving components of a Russian-made air defense system in defiance of Trump administration warnings that the deal would mean economic sanctions and…
Huawei calls on US: Lift export restrictions
Shenzhen, Jul 12 (AP/UNB) — The chairman of Huawei said Friday the Chinese tech giant has yet to see any benefit from President Donald Trump’s promise to allow U.S. companies to sell some components to the company and called on…
294 BD nationals killed by BSF in 10 years: Home Minister
Dhaka, Jul 11 – A total of 294 Bangladeshis were killed by Indian Border Security Force (BSF) along the border in the last 10 years, according to statistics placed by Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan in Parliament on Thursday. He presented…
Buriganga illegal settlement eviction team attacked; 5 hurt
Keraniganj, July 11 (UNB) – A group miscreants attacked a team of Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) during an eviction drive at Postogola along the Buriganga riverbank on Thursday, leaving an executive magistrate and four members of the team…
Suspected drug trader killed in Cox’s Bazar ‘gunfight’
Cox’s Bazar, July 11 (UNB) – A suspected drug trader was killed in a reported gunfight with police at Lengurbil Mathchara in Teknaf upazila Wednesday midnight. The deceased was identified as Abdul Malek, 36, son of Makbul Ahmed of Pallanpara…
Khaleda a serious threat to politics: Hasan Mahmud
Dhaka, July 10 (UNB) – Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Wednesday said BNP Chairperson Khaleda is a big threat to the country’s politics as her party does not believe in people’s welfare. “The politics is for the welfare of…
US to enlist military allies in Gulf and Yemen waters
Dhaka, Jul 10 (UNB) – A senior general has said the US wants to create an international military coalition to safeguard waters around Iran and Yemen, reports the BBC. Marine General Joseph Dunford said he wanted to “ensure freedom of…
Signing bar: Khaleda Zia’s legal notice to Home Secretary
Dhaka, July 9 – Former prime minister Khaleda Zia on Tuesday sent legal notices to five persons, including the Home Secretary, for not allowing her to sign the power of attorney. Khaleda’s lawyer Barrister Kayser Kamal sent the notice to…
Gonoforum to intensify anti-govt role: Reza Kibria
Dhaka, July 9 – Gonoforum general secretary Reza Kibria on Tuesday said their party will intensify its anti-government role both in parliament and outside. “Gonoforum is a party of people. We stand here in protest against the increase in gas…
Rickshawalas block Dhaka City road protesting rickshaw ban
Dhaka, July 9 (UNB) – Rickshaw-pullers blocked roads in different areas of the city on Tuesday morning protesting the decision banning the plying of rickshaws on three major thoroughfares of the capital, including the Kuril-Sayedabad one. Abdul Kuddus Fakir, officer-in-charge…
BNP accuses govt of politicising, controlling judiciary
Dhaka, July 8 (UNB) – BNP on Monday alleged that the government is controlling the judiciary through its politicisation for hanging onto power. “Since it came to power in 2008, Awami League politicised the judiciary in a cunning way to…
Rights group calls Duterte’s drug war crime against humanity
Manila, Jul 9 (AP/UNB) — Amnesty International urgently called for international pressure and an immediate U.N. investigation to help end what it says are possible crimes against humanity in the Philippine president’s bloody anti-drug crackdown. The London-based rights watchdog said…
Bangladesh national killed in BSF firing
Dhaka, July 08 – A Bangladesh national was shot dead by Indian Border Security Force (BSF) in Indian territory across Kiranganj frontier in Chapainawabganj district on Sunday night. The dead body was supposed to be of Dulal Uddin, 18, son…
SC stays HC bar on BB’s special concession to loan defaulters
Dhaka, July 08 – The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC) yesterday stayed for two months a High Court order that imposed a status-quo on a Bangladesh Bank circular that had allowed special concession for loan defaulters by rescheduling…