Abdur Rahman Jahangir, UNB Staff Writer Dhaka, Sept 5 – The opposition BNP is getting ready to launch a ‘brief but effective’ simultaneous movement with other opposition parties in October next to force the government to release Khaleda Zia and…
Category: Conflicts
B Chy questions decency of PM’s remarks on Jukta Front
Dhaka, Sept 4 – Jukta Front Chairman AQM Badruddoza Chowdhury on Tuesday said the Prime Minister’s remarks at her press conference on the leaders of their alliance and Gano Forum were not decent ones.
Man killed in clash over land dispute in Gopalganj
A man was killed in a clash over land dispute in Dakhshin Fukra village of Kashiani upazila on Monday.The deceased was identified as Hingul Sarder, 45, son of Irful Sardar of the village.
Govt conspiring to create communal gap: BNP
BNP on Tuesday alleged that the government is conspiring to create a communal division in the country to fish in troubled waters.
London mission attack: UK BNP leader held in Sylhet
Sylhet, Sep 4 – Police detained BNP UK unit Joint General Secretary Shohidul Islam Mamun from his residence in the city’s Badambagich area on Monday afternoon.
PM remarks indicate intention of establishing one-party rule: BNP
BNP on Monday voiced frustration over the Prime Minister’s comment on the 11th parliamentary polls, saying it has manifested the government’s intention of establishing one-party rule instead of ensuring an inclusive election.
Rohingya issue not there in Bimstec Summit agenda: SG
Bimstec Secretary General Shahidul Islam on Monday said there was no scope to formally discuss the Rohingya issue in the 4th Bimstec Summit held in Kathmandu on August 30-31 as no Member State of the regional body proposed it.
God only knows
By Kathy Kelly “If they would just confirm to us that my brother is alive, if they would just let us see him, that’s all we want. But we can’t get anyone to give us any confirmation. My mother dies…
No hurry to use EVM, says PM adding ‘elections will be fair’
Dhaka, Sept 2 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said the electronic voting machines (EVMs) should not be imposed hurriedly as the machines need to be introduced on a limited scale in national elections. “There’s an EVM system in…
Trump visits golf course while Washington mourns McCain
Sterling, Sep 2 (AP/UNB) — For President Donald Trump, it was just like any other Saturday. As political dignitaries gathered in Washington to memorialize Sen. John McCain, the president tweeted familiar grievances and headed to the golf course.
Myanmar seeking donation to resolve Rohingya crisis
Dhaka, Sept 2 – Though Myanmar apparently delaying Rohingya repatriation process, it is seeking donation through its missions abroad to give what it says a helping hand in resolving the Rakhine State issue. “To donate even a little, donors are kindly…
Khaleda can either knock at court’s door or President’s: PM
Dhaka, Sept 2 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia can be freed from jail either by the court or through presidential clemency. “The government has nothing to do with it…she (Khaleda) has either to go…
AL must relinquish power before polls: BNP
BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Monday trashed AL general secretary Obaidul Quader’s comment that Khaleda Zia’s release is not possible out of the legal process.
Devise comprehensive approach, combat terrorism: Bimstec
Bimstec leaders on Friday reiterated their strong commitment to combat terrorism and called upon all the member countries to devise a comprehensive approach in this regard.
Dutch anti-Islam lawmaker cancels Prophet cartoon contest
The Hague, Aug 30 (AP/UNB) — A Dutch anti-Islam lawmaker cancelled a planned Prophet Muhammad cartoon contest Thursday following death threats and concerns other people could be put at risk.
Rohingya crisis report stern test for UNSC: British Minister
Dhaka, Aug 30 – Visiting British State Minister Alistair Burt on Thursday said UN Fact-Finding Mission’s report on the Rohingya crisis is a stern test for the Security Council to act for resolving the problem.
Quader warns of tough response in case of political anarchy
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Thursday said if anyone tries to create any anarchy in the country in the name of national unity and movement then there will a befitting reply.
UN seeks probe into Saudi bombing of civilian targets
Saudi Arabia, which has been accused of relentlessly bombing civilian targets in strife-torn Yemen and threatening executions of human rights activists, is fast gaining notoriety as a political outcast at the United Nations.
Suu Kyi’s excuse for Rohingya repression deeply regrettable
The outgoing UN human rights chief says Myanmar’s de-facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi should have resigned over the military’s violent campaign against the Rohingya Muslim minority last year.
Asean lawmaker Sundari wants Myanmar to end Rohingya crisis
Dhaka, Aug 29 – Asean Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) Board Member Eva Kusuma Sundari has said global pressure on Myanmar to respond is growing and Asean must be a central part of that.
August 21 case, defence ends argument
Dhaka, 28 Aug – The defence lawyers, on behalf of all, 49 accused, in the August 21 grenade attack cases on Wednesday completed their arguments.
Hold doers of violence against Rohingyas to account: Canada
Canada has said they along with the international community must hold the perpetrators of violence against Rohingyas to account and support all the efforts towards building lasting peace and reconciliation in Myanmar.
Sr military men responsible for HR violations in Myanmar: US
Mentioning that the findings of a new report indicates widespread human rights abuses by the Myanmar military and its other security forces, the United States has said it held high-level military individuals in Myanmar responsible for the situation.
‘Please let’s not fail Rohingyas again’, – Blanchett
UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Cate Blanchett has said the focus of all their efforts must be to provide much-needed support inside Bangladesh while working to ensure conditions in Myanmar are conducive to Rohingyas’ return to their homeland.
Give serious consideration to report on Myanmar: UNSC urged
Dhaka, Aug 29 – Making a call for accountability as an essential prerequisite to regional security and stability, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged the Security Council to give a serious consideration to the report released on Monday by the…
Myanmar rejects UN report on genocide against Rohingya
Dhaka, Aug 29 – Myanmar on Wednesday rejected the findings of a UN investigation accusing its armed forces of genocide against the Rohingya.
Quader condemns BNP for seeking trial of grenade attack
Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Tuesday said BNP’s demand for the trial of August 21 grenade attack is a ‘cruel joke’ about the barbaric and brutal killing.
Take action on Rakhine HR violations: Australia asks Myanmar
‘Perpetrators must be held to account’ Dhaka, Aug 27 – Australia has urged Myanmar to take action on human rights violations and welcomed the establishment of Myanmar’s Commission of Enquiry, which needs to be provided with authority to respond comprehensively…
Trade Wars: Is there an off-ramp?
By Askiah Adam That an economic world war has already started is beyond dispute. Whether it is Washington or Trump who has lost it is immaterial but between the sanctions imposed on several countries and prohibitive tariffs inflicted on friends…
No law to protect graft, nothing to rejoice: ACC
Referring to the draft Sarkari Chakori Ain which proposed taking prior permission for arresting any public servant, Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Chairman Iqbal Mahmood on Monday said the corrupt officials have nothing to rejoice with it.