Bangladesh has raised a ‘serious objection’ to tagging Myanmar’s own terrorists as ‘Bengali terrorists’, and asked its envoy here to convey the message to Myanmar authorities. Bangladesh has also proposed to go for a joint operation against militants under any…
By Richard Falk A modified and enlarged version of a talk Richard Falk gave in Geneva a week ago. The audience was a blend of students of all ages from around the world, with almost none from Europe and North…
The Foreign Ministry on Saturday summoned the Myanmar envoy in Dhaka and expressed ‘serious concern’ over the recent happenings, including the fresh entry of Myanmar nationals into Bangladesh. Thousands of unarmed civilians, including women, children and elderly people from the…
Minor dependents still prohibited from residing in city Dhaka, Aug 25 – The US Department of State has warned the US citizens of continuing threats from “terrorist groups” in Bangladesh and asked them to consider the risks of travel to…
Strongly denouncing the deadly terror attacks in Barcelona, Spain, BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on Saturday said united efforts of the global community are a must to eliminate the network of the bloodthirsty terrorists. In a statement, she said the Barcelona…
By Felix Dodds New York, Aug 15 (IPS) – I realize it’s a lot easier saying this now after the film of the same name has come out and has taken over $400 million in US box office receipts. It…
China’s President Xi Jinping has urged Donald Trump and North Korea to avoid “words and actions” that worsen tensions, state media say.
Qatar has announced a programme to allow visa-free entry for citizens of 80 countries to encourage air transport and tourism amid a two-month boycott imposed on the Gulf state by its neighbours. Nationals from dozens of countries in Europe and…
The United Kingdom on Tuesday expressed the hope that Bangladesh’s next general election will be an inclusive one.Tariq Mahmood Ahmad, the Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon and UK Minister of State for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, came up with the…
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said Bangladesh could be a strategic partner of Saudi Arabia through extensive training cooperation, capacity building, military infrastructure construction, shipbuilding and export of military equipment from here.
The United Nations Security Council has agreed on fresh sanctions against North Korea over its missile programme. A resolution banning North Korean exports and limiting investments in the country was passed unanimously. The US ambassador to the UN, Nikki Haley,…
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has said new sanctions imposed by the US are tantamount to declaring a “full-scale trade war” against Moscow. He said the measures, signed by Donald Trump, demonstrated the complete impotence of the US president, whom…
Moscow, Aug 3 (AP/UNB)- Russian officials and lawmakers on Wednesday vented their frustration with U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to sign a bill imposing new sanctions on Russia, warning that it will erode global stability and fuel conflicts.
The US government is not seeking a regime change in North Korea, the secretary of state says, amid tensions over Pyongyang’s weapons programme. “We’re not your enemy,” Rex Tillerson said, adding that the US wanted a dialogue at some point.…
Moscow, Jul 31 (AP/UNB)- With a sweeping cut in the number of U.S. diplomatic personnel in Russia, President Vladimir Putin has raised the stakes further in an escalating rift with the United States.
Beijing, Aug 1 (AP/UNB) — Chinese President Xi Jinping has issued a tough line on national sovereignty amid multiple disputes with his country’s neighbours, saying China will never permit any loss of territory.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced that 755 staff must leave US diplomatic missions, in retaliation for new US sanctions against Moscow.
Dhaka – Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Golam Moshi has called upon the irregular Bangladeshis living in the kingdom to return home, saying that they will not face any problem in coming back in future legally.
By Chandra Muzaffar Which is the most important bilateral relationship in the international arena today? Many analysts would argue that it is the relationship between the United States of America and China that has the greatest significance for the world.…
Describing Bangladesh Election Commission as an independent body, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said it has been working independently in all fields. “The Election Commission has been working independently in every field, including decision making,” she said when French…
The US House of Representatives has voted to impose fresh sanctions on Russia, despite President Donald Trump objecting to the legislation. Senior officials will be targeted in retaliation for alleged Russian interference in the US 2016 election. The bill is…
Dubai- Qatar’s ruling emir said on Friday that his embattled Gulf nation remains open to dialogue with four Arab countries that have isolated it, but that any resolution to the crisis must respect his country’s sovereignty. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad…
AKM Moinuddin, UNB Staff Writer Dhaka, Jul 21 – The United Kingdom (UK) has said they will “engage constructively” with all Bangladeshi political parties and their international partners to strengthen democratic accountability and capacity to hold participatory elections.
A “significant” Brexit transitional period needs to be agreed as soon as possible, to stop jobs being moved from the UK to Europe, according to the boss of Goldman Sachs International. Chief executive Richard Gnodde told the BBC he was…
The US is to ban its citizens from travelling to North Korea, according to two agencies that operate tours there. Koryo Tours and Young Pioneer Tours said the ban would be announced on 27 July to come into effect 30…
President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina have greeted Ram Nath Kovind on being elected the President of India.“I firmly believe that the ties of friendship and cooperation, which so happily exist between our two countries, will further be…
UN, Jul 19 (AP/UNB) – Four Arab nations that cut ties with Qatar urged the tiny Gulf nation Tuesday to commit to six principles on combatting extremism and terrorism and negotiate a plan with specific measures to implement them –…
Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull has said he will seek answers from US authorities over the “inexplicable” death of a woman shot by a policeman. Justine Damond, originally from Sydney, was killed in Minneapolis after calling police to report a possible…
South Korea has proposed holding military talks with the North, after weeks of heightened tension following Pyongyang’s long-range missile test.
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have agreed to work for shared prosperity through mutually beneficial win-win partnership and underlined the need for a peaceful, stable, inclusive and sustainable South Asian region. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena…