From Mohammad Zinal Abedin in NY New York: The Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS has reiterated its firm commitment to uproot the terror group. The Foreign Ministers and principals, after their meeting at Kuwait City on February 13, in a joint…
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Cauvery verdict: ‘No state can claim exclusive right to a river’
Cauvery Water Dispute: The 765-km long Cauvery river, also called the Ganga of the south, is considered the lifeline for Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. New Delhi/Bengaluru: In a landmark verdict that casts a long shadow on southern politics, Tamil Nadu’s…
‘Suu Kyi could be guilty of crimes against humanity’- Video
Jonathan Miller Asia Correspondent The United Nations Special Envoy on Human Rights in Myanmar, also known as Burma, has claimed that Aung San Suu Kyi could be complicit in the systematic persecution of the Rohingya people, in what bears all…
Mass signature drive in districts for Khaleda’s release: BNP
Dhaka, Feb 15 – The BNP will hold another round of peaceful demonstrations across Bangladesh next week demanding the rlease of party chairperson Khaleda Zia.
Transgender community holds ‘Mehedi Utshab’ at JU
Savar (Dhaka) Feb 14 – Marking the World Valentine’s Day, a Mehedi Utshab was held on the Jahangirnagar University (JU) campus on Wednesday.
Hold inclusive, free and fair general elections: MEPs
Dhaka, 14 Feb – A delegation of the European Parliament is paying an official visit to Bangladesh from 12 to 14 February 2018. The delegation is composed of the Chair Ms Jean Lambert, Vice-Chair Richard Corbett, Vice-Chair Mr James Nicholson,…
Automated digital tools threaten pol campaigns in Latin America
By Emilio Godoy Mexico City, Feb 13 (IPS) – The use of technological tools in political campaigns has become widespread in Latin America, accompanied by practices that raise concern among academics and social organisations, especially in a year with multiple…
Case against Khaleda filed by her favourite people: PM
Rome (Italy), Feb 14 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said the trial of those involved in corruption, terrorism and militancy must be held as the government wants to build a peaceful environment in the country.
BNP on hunger strike seeking Khaleda’s release
Dhaka, Feb 14 – As part of its countrywide programme, BNP leaders and activists started observing a 6-hour hunger strike in the city on Wednesday morning demanding the release of its chairperson Khaleda Zia from jail.
’54 Palestinians die’ as Israel refuses medical permits
by Farah Najjar Israel was responsible for at least 54 Palestinian deaths last year as it rejected hundreds of medical permit requests it received from Gaza residents seeking treatment outside the besieged strip, rights groups have said.
SSC questions on mobile sets before exam in Ctg
Chittagong, Feb 13 – The administration found Physics question papers on mobile phones of the examinees outside of the examination centre of Bangladesh Mahila Samity School and College in the city on Tuesday.
India’s Sitharaman warns Pakistan after Jammu attack
by Zeenat Saberin New Delhi, India – India has warned Pakistan that it “will pay” for its “misadventure” in Indian-administered Kashmir in the wake of a deadly attack on an army camp in Jammu city.
BNP to observe 6-hr hunger strike Wednesday
Dhaka, Feb 13 – As part of its countrywide programme, BNP will observe a six-hour hunger strike in the city on Wednesday demanding the release of its chairperson Khaleda Zia from jail.
US blocks Indian request for compliance panel in solar cell dispute
Geneva, 12 Feb (Kanaga Raja) – A request for establishment of a panel by India to determine India’s compliance with the recommendations and rulings of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) in its dispute with the United States over certain Indian…
BNP stages sit-in programme pressing Khaleda’s release
Dhaka, Feb 13 – As part of its countrywide scheduled programme, BNP leaders and activists staged sit-in peacefully in front of its Nayapaltan central office here on Tuesday protesting the jailing of its chairperson Khaleda Zia in a graft case.
Defamation case against Khaleda: Report March 13
Dhaka, Feb 12 – The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka on Monday deferred the submission of the investigation report in a defamation case filed against BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia and Standing Committee member of the party, Goyeshwar…
RU Progressive Students Alliance formed demo staged
Rajshahi, Feb 12 – The Progressive Student Alliance (PSA), a combined left leaning students front of Rajshahi University (RU) unit was formed and demonstration staged pressing home their four points including stooping countrywide terrorism, illegal occupying in the campus by…
BNP will continue movement until Khaleda is released
Dhaka, Feb 12 – The BNP on Monday warned that the party would continue peaceful programme until chairperson Khaleda Zia is released from jail.
Peaceful movement is strategy, not weakness: BNP
Dhaka, Feb 12– Maintaining a soft line of action after the court verdict against Khaleda Zia, BNP senior party leaders said their strategy is now to gain public sympathy and not to lose party’s strength, and have its image tarnished…
PM reaches Rome to attend IFAD meeting
Rome, Feb 12– Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina arrived at Rome on Sunday on a four-day official visit to Italy to join the upcomingvisit to Italy to join the upcoming meeting of the Rome-based International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) as…
The fear driving US nuclear strategy
Robert J. Burrowes The United States Department of Defense released its latest ‘Nuclear Posture Review 2018’ (NPR) on 2 February, updating the last one issued in 2010 during the previous administration. See ‘Nuclear Posture Review 2018’. https://admin.govexec.com/media/gbc/docs/pdfs_edit/2018_nuclear_posture_review_- _final_report.pdf The Executive…
Khaleda gets division facilities in prison
Dhaka – The Special Judge Court-5 of Dhaka yesterday directed the jail authorities to provide division for BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia according to the provision of the jail code.
BNP takes up 3-day agitation to press Khaleda’s release
Dhaka – The BNP on Saturday announced a three-day new course of action including hunger strike and sit-in programme demanding the release of chairperson Khaleda Zia.
Khaleda verdict warning for corrupt politicians: Quader
Narayanganj, Feb 10 (UNB) – Awami League general secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Saturday said the court’s verdict against BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia is a warning message for corrupt politicians in the country.
BNP brings out procession in capital; Several held
Dhaka, Feb 10 -BNP leaders and activists brought out a procession from Purana Paltan area in the city on Saturday in protest against the imprisonment of their Chairperson Khaleda Zia in a graft case.
Peaceful battle for Khaleda to continue: Fakhrul
Dhaka, Feb 9 – BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday said their party will do a peaceful and non-violent movement demanding the release of their chairperson Khaleda Zia alongside a legal battle at the High Court (HC).
BNP calls rallies Friday across Bangladesh in protest
Dhaka, 08 Feb – The BNP will stage nationwide demonstration across the country including the capital city of Dhaka after Juma prayer Friday and hold rallies tomorrow in protest against jailing the party chairperson Khaleda Zia and senior vice chairman…
Tarique to lead BNP in Khaleda’s absence
Dhaka, 08 Feb – BNP senior vice chairman Tarique Rahman, now in London in self exile, will discharge the responsibilities as party chairman in the absence of chairperson Khaleda Zia, who has been taken to jail in a graft case…
BNP men, police clash on Khaleda’s drive to court
Dhaka, 08 Feb – Clashes took place between police and BNP activists at different city points when they were heading towards Bakshibazar special court accompanying the motorcade of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia ahead of the verdict despite deployment of BGB,…
Ex-PM Khaleda Zia awarded 5 years in prison
GreenWatch News Desk Dhaka, Feb 8 – BNP Chairperson and Bangladesh’s PM for three terms Begum Khaleda Zia has been sentenced to 5 years in prison in the Zia Orphanage Trust graft case. Four others accused in the case have…