Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali has said the perpetrators of heinous crimes against Rohingyas in Rakhine State of Myanmar must be held accountable.
Category: Diplomacy
Sushma Swaraj praises JP’s ‘rare role in govt, opposition’
Dhaka, July 26 – Jatiya Party secretary general Ruhul Amin Hawlader on Thursday said India External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj hailed their party’s role — both in government and opposition — and hoped many democratic countries will follow the example.
Create climate for Rohingya repatriation, probe crimes: UNSC
Dhaka, July 24 – The members of the UN Security Council have stressed the need to step up efforts to create conditions conducive for a safe, voluntary, and dignified return of Rohingyas to their homes in Myanmar’s Rakhine state.
Iranian officer: Trump ‘won’t dare’ to attack
A high-ranking Iranian officer says President Donald Trump’s warning of unprecedented “consequences” for Iran, should it threaten the United States, is nothing but “psychological warfare.”
G20 for dialogue to end trade tensions that threaten growth
Buenos Aires, July 23, 2018 (BSS/AFP) – Group of 20 members pleaded on Sunday for increased dialogue to defuse escalating trade tensions that could hit global economic growth hard.
Music promotes friendship: S Korean Envoy
South Korean Ambassador in Dhaka Hu Kang-il has said music helps bring countries closer and the people of Bangladesh and Korea have become close friends through K-Pop (Korean-Pop) music.
Ershad off to Delhi at Indian govt invitation
Jatiya Party Chairman went to Delhi on Sunday on a four-day visit at the invitation of Indian government.
Hamas accepts cease-fire after massive Israeli Gaza strikes
Jerusalem, Jul 22 (AP/UNB) — Gaza’s Hamas rulers said Saturday they had accepted a cease-fire ending a massive Israeli onslaught on their positions after a soldier was shot dead, once again pulling the sides back from the brink of a…
Support of world leaders not enough to end Rohingya crisis
Despite having the strong support of influential global leaders, Bangladesh has “missed” the opportunity to mobilise the world’s superpowers and place pressure on Myanmar to allow for the repatriation of the Rohingya refugees.
Xi Jinping arrives in the UAE
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in the UAE on Thursday evening for a three-day state visit. The President, who is accompanied by his wife Peng Liyuan, is on his first international state visit since he was re-elected in March this…
Quota reform move BNP-Jamaat ploy’ to undo stability’
Dhaka – The movement for ongoing ‘quota reform’ has become a “ploy of BNP-Jamaat” who wants to destabilize the current stability and progress in the country, says the government on Thursday.
Dhaka, Delhi ties now in golden era: Shringla
Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Wednesday said that the relationship between Bangladesh and India is passing their golden chapter.
CNN’s Cooper calls Trump’s summit performance ‘disgraceful’
New York, Jul 17 (AP/UNB) — Seconds after President Donald Trump’s news conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin ended Monday, CNN anchor Anderson Cooper called the American leader’s performance “disgraceful.”
Nuclear and Science Week kicks off Sunday
The festival is organised in connection with FCD of RNPP Pabna, July 14, 2018 – “Nuclear” Science Week 2018” in connection with the FCD (First Concrete Day) of the second unit of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant ( RNPP) from Sunday,…
Dhaka for resolving issues thru talks, Hasina tells Rajnath
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday said Bangladesh always favours resolving any issue with its neighbouring countries through talks.
What lies behind Lord Carlile’s deportation from New Delhi?
India refused entry to Alexander Carlile, a member of the House of Lords, who is advising lawyers for Bangladeshi opposition leader Khaleda Zia, saying he did not have an “appropriate visa”.
‘No role in Khaleda’s counsel Carlile’s India deportation’
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Friday said that the government had no role in denial of permission to Khaleda Zia’s British legal consultant Lord Carlile to enter India.
Dhaka, Delhi to discuss security, border cooperation
Indian Home Minister Rajnath Singh arrives here on Friday on a three-day visit to further discuss on how two neighboring countries can strengthen cooperation in security areas showing zero tolerance to terrorism and radicalization.
The last chapter of The Macedonian Question?
by Evangelos Liaras It all felt like the end of a James Bond movie: a flotilla of motorboats sailing across a peaceful lake in a Balkan landscape. On the shores of Lake Prespa, the prime ministers of Greece and soon-to-be…
Khaleda’s legal consultant Carlile denied entry into India
Dhaka – BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s legal consultant Lord Alexander Carlile was denied entry into India on Wednesday for not having obtained the appropriate Indian visa.
BD-Burma talks end with promise of better border management
Dhaka, July 12 – The border conference between Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and Myanmar Border Guard Police (BGP) ended here on Thursday where delegations from both sides agreed to prevent transnational crimes, enhance border security and ensure better border management.
Putin congratulates Macron after France becomes WC finalist: Kremlin
MOSCOW,(BSS/TASS)- Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated his French Counterpart Emmanuel Macron on Team France’s victory over Belgium and advancement to the 2018 FIFA World Cup final, the Kremlin press service said early on Wednesday.
Dhaka-Washington deep partnership expanding: Bernicat
US Ambassador to Bangladesh Marcia Bernicat on Wednesday said the “deep partnership” between Bangladesh and the USA is expanding with the growing friendship.
US imposes visa sanctions on Myanmar, Laos
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced, in coordination with the State Department, the implementation of visa sanctions on Myanmar and Laos due to “lack of cooperation” in accepting their citizens who have been ordered removed from the…
BD-Burma border talks begin in Dhaka
Dhaka – A 4-day border conference between Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and Myanmar Border Guard Police (BGP) begins at Pilkhana BGB headquarters here on Monday morning.
China urges Myanmar to start Rohingya repatriation soon
China, as part of its three-phase steps, has urged Myanmar to start repatriation of Rohingyas as soon as possible saying it attaches great importance to Rohingya crisis.
After talks, NKorea accuses US of ‘gangster-like’ demands
Tokyo, Jul 8 (AP/UNB) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has delivered a dose of harsh reality to Donald Trump, dashing hopes for a quick denuclearization deal in a pointed rebuke to the president’s top envoy while accusing the…
Verification to help find solutions for Rohingyas: UN
The United Nations has said the verification process of Rohingyas in Bangladesh will help to find solutions for the roughly 900,000 Rohingyas who have fled Myanmar to Bangladesh.
PM assures EU envoy of free, fair election
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today assured new ambassador of European Union (EU) of a free, fair and credible general election to be held at the end of this year.
Bangladesh soil ‘off-limit to terrorists’: Delhi told
Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Syed Muazzem Ali has reiterated Bangladesh’s zero-tolerance for terrorism and its resolve not to allow any terrorist group to use its soil to launch any attack against India.