Manila (AP/UNB) — There was no immediate reaction Monday from Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to the country’s vice president saying she will resign her Cabinet post, citing “major differences in principles and values” with Duterte and an unspecified plot to…
They have been described as the world’s most persecuted people. Rejected by the country they call home and unwanted by its neighbours, the Rohingya are impoverished, virtually stateless and have been fleeing Myanmar in droves and for decades. In recent…
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak led a protest rally Sunday against what he called a “genocide” of Myanmar’s Muslim Rohingya minority, as he urged Asian neighbors and the world to step up the pressure to stop the violence.Najib said the…
Dozens of people are feared dead after a fire broke out during a rave at a converted warehouse in Oakland, California. Authorities have confirmed nine deaths but say they are preparing for the death toll to rise as high as…
Cuban President Raul Castro has led final tributes to his brother Fidel at an event in the city of Santiago. Tens of thousands of Cubans attended the ceremony, as well as world leaders. Raul Castro vowed to honour the socialist…
Chinese state media say a coal mine explosion in a northern region has trapped 36 people, killing 17 of them.
Dhaka – Food Minister Quamrul Islam on Saturday said that all the graves on the National Parliament premises impinging on the main design of Louis Isadore Kahn would be removed.
Dhaka – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday said the world leaders should have been more vocal on Myanmar issue in identifying the handful of October 9 perpetrators that led to the sufferings of thousands of men, women and children…
Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has blamed the international community for stoking tension between the Buddhists and the Rohingya Muslims.In an exclusive interview with Singapore state-owned broadcaster Channel News Asia, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate said: “I would appreciate…
Malaysia (AP/UNB) — Malaysia’s government on Saturday defended plans for a protest rally to condemn what it called “ethnic cleansing” of Myanmar’s Muslim Rohingya minority, saying it has an obligation to ensure that its neighbor takes steps to prevent the…
Taiwan (AP/UNB) — President-elect Donald Trump spoke Friday with the president of Taiwan, a move that will be sure to anger China. It is highly unusual, probably unprecedented, for a U.S. president or president-elect to speak directly with a leader…
Dhaka – Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) seized various contraband items, including Yaba tablets, heroin and foreign wine, worth over Tk 919.45 crore in the last 11 months. UNB news agency reported
The United Nations sought an infantry battalion composed of 850 personnel from Bangladesh for its peacekeeping mission.The battalion will be deployed to meet the immediate requirement in Wau area of South Sudan.In this regard a recent request has been sent…
Four-thousand US sailors and marines from the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) have arrived in the Mediterranean Sea after transiting the Suez Canal, according to a release from the US navy. The group, which is comprised of an amphibious assault…
At least 200,000 conservative Muslims have gathered for Friday prayers and to protest against Jakarta’s governor, at a rally in the Indonesian capital. Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, better known as “Ahok”, is accused of insulting Islam during election campaigning. On Wednesday,…
Dhaka – The Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called upon the members of Bangladesh’s parliament to stand against a new bill which’ puts girls at high risk of child marriage.’ Senior researcher of HRW’s Women Rights Division Heather Barr in…
New Delhi (AP/UNB) — Police say a fire has engulfed a factory manufacturing explosives in southern India and 15 workers are feared dead and another three injured.
US President-elect Donald Trump has named General James Mattis as his defence secretary. “He’s our best,” Mr Trump said, as he announced the nomination to a rally of supporters in Ohio. Gen Mattis, who is known as “Mad Dog”, was…
Dhaka – The BNP yesterday reiterated its call to take diplomatic efforts involving the international community to force Myanmar to stop persecution on Rohingyas. “We don’t say we need to help Rohingya people to fight against Myanmar authorities. But diplomatic…
Bangkok (AP/UNB) — Thailand has a new king, with the country’s crown prince formally taking the throne to succeed his much-revered late father, who reigned for 70 years. The new monarch, who received the title “His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn…
Islamabad – Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry spokesman says Pakistan welcomes U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s willingness to play a role in resolving its outstanding problems with New Delhi. Thursday’s comment from Nafees Zakaria come a day after Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif…
A top UN envoy has warned the Syrian city of Aleppo risks becoming “one giant graveyard” as the government advances on rebel-held areas.Stephen O’Brien pleaded with UN Security Council members to protect civilians “for the sake of humanity”.At least 34…
Reiterating her government’s ‘zero tolerance policy’ against terrorism and militancy, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said no one will be allowed to use Bangladesh’s soil for terrorist acts against any country.”We won’t tolerate any sort of terrorism and militancy…
It’s a case of he said, he said between two of the world’s most powerful men.We know that Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and US President-elect Donald Trump spoke on the phone Wednesday.What was said during that call is what’s…
For decades Saudi Arabia has rejected calls to allow women to drive. Now a Saudi prince says the ban should go.”It is high time that women started driving their cars and it is high time that we turn the page…
Abridged from UN report: Agreed after an unprecedented global conversation, the new 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development adopted by Member States in September 2015 has inclusion at its core. With its central pledge to leave no one behind, the historic…
Dhaka-Describing 2019 as the election year for Bangladesh, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has urged Awami League followers, both at home and abroad, to carry out campaign for the party to retain power as it works for development.
Dhaka – Visiting Indian Defence Minister Manohar Gopalkrishna Prabhu Parrikar on Wednesday stressed the need for taking joint efforts to enhance military ties between Bangladesh and India. The Indian minister came up with the view when he met President Abdul…
President Barack Obama has tamped down any speculation that first lady Michelle Obama may one day run for office herself.In an interview with Rolling Stone editor Jann Wenner conducted the day after the presidential election earlier this month, Obama said,…
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday dismissed a petition seeking relaxation of the Rs 2.5 lakh withdrawal limit for marriages.“The writ petition is dismissed,” a bench of Chief Justice G Rohini and Justice Sangita Dhingra Sehgal said on the plea…