A scandal has emerged over the fate of ‘Windrush’ children, Commonwealth citizens who came to Britain from the Caribbean with their parents decades ago, but are now incorrectly being told they are here illegally. Some have lost their jobs and…
Category: Int’l relations
Brexit reopens old wounds in Northern Ireland
In a bus sits a man wearing a chequered shirt and cap. His age is difficult to determine. He could be 45, 55 or 65 years old; life treats us so differently.
Rohingya lawyer urges UN to refer Burma to ICC for crimes
United Nations, Apr 17 (AP/UNB)— A lawyer from Myanmar’s Rohingya Muslim minority who focuses on the trauma, mass rape and trafficking of its girls and women urged the U.N. Security Council on Monday to refer Myanmar to the International Criminal…
BD ICT investigation agency releases report against 4
Dhaka, April 16 – The investigation agency of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Monday released its investigation report in the crimes against humanity case against five persons of Jashore.
All needed for repatriation in place, claims Burma
Though there is no sign of repatriation yet, Myanmar has claimed the work is proceeding steadily on this front and necessary steps are in place to start the repatriation of Rohingyas from Bangladesh to Myanmar.
PM joins Saudi-led military drill’s concluding ceremony
DAMMAM, (Saudi Arabia) April 16 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today joined the concluding ceremony of a Saudi-led joint grand military exercise named “Gulf Shield-1” in the kingdom’s eastern province of Al- Jubail.
Trump ‘morally unfit to be president’: Ex-FBI chief Comey
Former FBI director James Comey has said Donald Trump is “morally unfit to be president”, who treats women like “pieces of meat”. Mr Comey was giving his first major television interview since he was fired by President Trump last year.…
On-site support systems for migrant workers in Asia: MFA
On-site support systems for Sri Lankan migrant workers Sri Lanka maintains on-site services for its migrant workers abroad primarily through the Ministry of Foreign Employment and its embassies in popular destination countries. The services are enhanced because of its self-financed…
Digital Security Act not for gagging freedom: Joy
Dhaka, April 15 – Digital security act has been made not to gag freedom of expression rather to stop spreading of falsehood and militant activities through social media to protect minority community, said Prime Minister’s ICT affairs adviser Sajeeb Wazed…
‘Myanmar’s claim of taking Rohingya family back ridiculous’
Dhaka, Apr 15 – Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Sunday termed ridiculous Myanmar’s claim of repatriating a five-member Rohingya family saying that Bangladesh does not have any information about that so-called repatriation.
Sujon for no EVM in Khulna city polls
Khulna, April 15 – Sushasoner Jonno Nagorik (Sujon) on Sunday requested the Election Commission (EC) not to use electronic voting machine (EVM) in Khulna City Corporation election scheduled for May 15.
PM off to Dammam on 9-day visit to S Arabia, UK
Dhaka, April 15 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina left here on Sunday afternoon on a nine-day official visit to Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom.
Saudi King opposes plan to transfer US embassy to Jerusalem
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman on Sunday opened an Arab League summit by criticising US President Donald Trump’s decision to transfer the US embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
Myanmar says first Rohingya refugee family returns
Myanmar says it has repatriated the first family of Rohingya refugees who fled to Bangladesh, despite a UN warning that it is not safe to return.
BGB entertains BSF-men with sweetmeat on Pahela Baishakh
Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) entertained Border Security Force (BSF) members with sweetmeats here on Saturday on the occasion of Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bangla New Year 1425.
Why our freedom is in danger – how to save it
The world is in turmoil. From Russia, Turkey, and Egypt to the United States, authoritarian populists have seized power. As a result, democracy itself may now be at risk.
UN cracks down on peacekeeping forces for HR
The United Nations, whose peacekeepers have come under increased scrutiny because of widespread charges of sexual abuse and human rights violations, claims it is now committed to ensuring that all personnel serving with the UN meet the “highest standards of…
BGB entertains BSF men with sweetmeats on Pahela Baishakh
Dhaka – Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) entertained Border Security Force (BSF) members with sweetmeats here on Saturday on the occasion of Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bangla New Year 1425.
BD. UNHCR sign MoU on Rohingya repatriation
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and the Bangladesh government on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) relating to the voluntary returns of Rohingya refugees once the conditions in Myanmar are conducive.
Hungary’s Lost Democracy
There is a palpable sense of gloom and foreboding amongst liberals, moderate conservatives and those on the Left in Hungary following Fidesz’s unexpectedly decisive victory in the April 8 parliamentary elections. Prime Minister Orbán and the Fidesz-KDNP coalition swept to…
Syrian ‘chemical attack’ was staged, says Russia
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said a reported chemical attack in Syria was staged by foreign agents. The US and France have said they have proof it took place, and, alongside the UK, they are considering launching military retaliation against…
Trump option on Syria strike fairly soon: War, Russia warns
US President Donald Trump says a decision on action in Syria will be made “fairly soon”. He told reporters that he and his team were looking “very, very seriously” at the situation, following an alleged chemical attack on the town…
Yangon hints at early repatriation, action against violence
Myanmar Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement Minister Win Myat Aye on Thursday indicated taking actions against senior Myanmar military officials if they violate laws of the land to avoid repetition of atrocities in Rakhine Sate.
Despite fall in migrants reaching Europe, hazards increased
Despite a drop in the number of refugees and migrants reaching Europe last year, the dangers many face along the way have in some cases increased, according to a new report by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, setting out changing…
Rusian Rouble falls on Trump missile threat, sanctions
The Russian ruble has again fallen sharply as last week’s U.S. sanctions continue to bite and President Donald Trump threatened a missile strike on Syria.
Myanmar minister in Cox’s Bazar to see Rohingya camps
Myanmar Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement Minister Win Myat Aye arrived here on Wednesday to visit Rohingya camps.
ABD projects 7 percent GDP growth in current FY
Bangladesh’s gross domestic product (GDP) will be 7 percent in the current fiscal year (2017-’18) while 7.2 percent in the next fiscal as its economy looks to be in a very good shape, says the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
BNP sees sign of unilateral election; slams EC
Dhaka, Apr 11 – BNP on Wednesday alleged that the Election Commission’s (EC’s) move not to include the Defence Forces under the definition of law enforcement agency in the draft amendment to Representation of the People Order (RPO) is a…
China responds robustly to threats of extra $100b tariffs
Geneva, 6 Apr (D. Ravi Kanth) – In a robust response to US President Donald Trump’s latest threat that he would consider slapping tariffs on an additional $100 billion on imports of Chinese goods, Beijing said it would impose “comprehensive…
Russia warns US against military action
Russia has urged the US to avoid taking military action in response to an alleged chemical attack in Syria. “I would once again beseech you to refrain from the plans that you’re currently developing,” Moscow’s UN envoy Vasily Nebenzia said…