Dhaka-The 9th South Asia Economic Summit (SAES IX) will be held here on October 15-16 with the overarching theme “Reimagining South Asia in 2030.”
Category: Int’l relations
Afghan official: 17 dead in militant attack in Kabul shrine
An Afghan official says at least 17 people including a policeman are dead after a militant attack on a Shiite shrine in the capital Kabul late Tuesday.Sediq Sediqqi, the Interior Ministry’s spokesman said Wednesday that another 62 people, including 12…
Indian army kills 2 militants in 3-day standoff in Kashmir
Srinagar: The Indian army said a three-day standoff with suspected rebels ended Wednesday after government forces killed two militants inside a building in the Indian-controlled portion of Kashmir. The building was extensively damaged in the fighting. Maj. Gen. Ashok Narula…
Lift travel ban on columnist Cyril Almeida; CPJ urges Pakistan
New York – Pakistan should immediately lift the travel ban imposed on columnist Cyril Almeida of the independent daily newspaper Dawn.
Trial surely of those who made war criminals ministers: Hasina
Dhaka – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday reiterated that those who had made war criminals ministers and MPs must face trial one day in Bangladesh, UNB news agency reported. “The war criminals who have been convicted and even their…
Trump says he doesn’t want House Speaker Ryan’s support: CNN
Washington (CNN) Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said that he doesn’t “want” or “care” about having House Speaker Paul Ryan’s support in an interview in which he repeatedly trashed the House speaker, virtually unprompted. “I don’t want his support,” Trump…
NYC Council members, advocates, speak out against Islamophobia
Dhaka – Elected Officials from across the New York City have rallied on the steps of City Hall declaring their support for the Muslim community and against continued xenophobic rhetoric, says a message received in Dhaka early Wednesday. On Tuesday,…
EU asks Dhaka to enhance rights, dignity
Dhaka – The European Union has expressed hope that Bangladesh, as a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council, will take all necessary actions to implement the UN resolutions, and thus fully contribute to enhancement of fundamental rights and…
Eastern China building collapse death toll rises to 22
Beijing (/AP/UNB) — The death toll has risen to at least 22 in the collapse of a group of decrepit homes in eastern China, state media reported Tuesday.
Xi due in Dhaka Oct 14; visit milestone in ties: Beijing
Dhaka – China termed its President Xi Jinping’s forthcoming Bangladesh visit a ‘milestone’ for Bangladesh-China friendship as the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced his tri-nation visit officially on Monday, UNB news agency reported.
Think tank wants smart talks with China over investment
Dhaka – Dhaka needs smart negotiations with Beijing as Bangladesh is witnessing a very good momentum in terms of Chinese investment, a leading economist said in Dhaka on Monday, UNB news agency reported. “We need very smart negotiations with China…
Clinton wins debate, but Trump exceeds expectations
Dhaka – Donald Trump exceeded expectations, but Hillary Clinton won the second presidential debate, according to a CNN / ORC poll of debate watchers. The results showed a clear victory for Clinton, with 57% saying Clinton won, as opposed to…
President urged to withhold assent, send NGO Bill back to JS
Local and foreign NGOs on Sunday urged President Abdul Hamid not to give assent to the recently passed bill on foreign-funded NGOs, saying one of its provisions violates people’s constitutional rights to freedom of speech, thought and organisation. “We seriously…
NBC suspends Billy Bush for role on Trump tape
New York (AP) — NBC has suspended “Today” show personality Billy Bush indefinitely for his role in the recently surfaced videotape of Donald Trump’s crude conversation about women. “Today” show Executive Producer Noah Oppenheim said in a memo that “there…
Second debate: Hillary ‘the devil’ – Trump lives ‘in alternative reality’
Dhaka – Sunday night’s (early Monday morning Bangladesh time) presidential debate was unusually dark and bitter, with the two candidates taking steps unheard-of in the genteel tradition of Presidential debates, with Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump refering to Democratic rival…
Samsung reportedly just stopped production on Galaxy Note 7
Samsung has temporarily halted production of the Galaxy Note 7 smartphone, reports South Korean news agency Yonhap, citing a source.
Paris climate deal roadmap to Green Climate Fund
New York : At the recent United Nations General Assembly in New York, Secretary General Ban Ki-moon predicted the Paris Climate Change Agreement would enter into force before 2017, announcing 60 countries had now ratified its terms. This week, the…
Unicef calls for end to ‘dire’ situation in Aleppo
Beirut (AP/UNB) – Unicef’s representative in Syria called Saturday for an end to the violence that has beset northern Aleppo, causing “dire” humanitarian and psychological impacts on both sides of the divided city. U.N. agencies are on “standby” to deliver…
UN Security Council votes as Aleppo graveyards crowded
Russia vetoes French draft urging end to military flights over Aleppo while Russian draft fails to gather enough votes. Western governments and Russia have clashed at the UN Security Council even while the Syrian government presses ahead with its military…
Hurricane Matthew batters Florida coast, kills 842 in Haiti
Hurricane Matthew has killed more than 800 people and left tens of thousands homeless in its rampage through Haiti before lashing Florida with rain and howling winds and rolled northward up the US Atlantic coast. The number of fatalities in…
Republicans withdraw support despite Trump apology
Anger among Republicans continues to rise after the release of a 2005 video recording of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump making lewd remarks about women, despite his apology. “I said it. I was wrong and I apologize,” Trump said in…
Hugo Chavez peace prize announced: 1st recipient Putin
Venezuela (AP/UNB) – Venezuela’s socialist president is establishing a peace prize in honor of the late Hugo Chavez and says his pick for the initial award would be Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
BD mission hosts cultural program in London Nehru Centre
Dhaka – The Bangladesh High Commission in London hosted the “Summit Bangladesh Evening” on Thursday at the prestigious Nehru Centre in the heart of London city, UNB news agency reported. It was dedicated to the freedom fighters and martyrs of…
IMF members commit US$340bn in bilateral borrowing
Dhaka – (AP/UNB) Twenty-five members of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have committed a total of SDR 243 billion (US$340 billion) in bilateral borrowed resources with maximum terms through end-2020.
Lions Clubs Int’l holds humanitarian activities in Dhaka
Dhaka – The local chapter of Lions Clubs International organised daylong humanitarian activities on Friday to mark the October Service Week 2016, an international service week across the world that features a lot of welfare activities towards the development of…
He may likely lose, but Trump is the final warning to elites
John Ibbitson Donald Trump will probably lose the election. But he is a final warning. Unless political elites of both the left and the right become more humble, unless they once again ask themselves how their agendas will play in…
Russia, Syria to face war crimes probe: Kerry
Secretary of State John Kerry called Friday for Russia and Syria to face a war crimes investigation for their attacks on Syrian civilians, further illustrating the downward spiral in relations between Washington and Moscow.
Two bombs in train kill 6 people in Pakistan
Two bombs struck a passenger train minutes apart in southwest Pakistan on Friday, killing at least six people and wounding 19, officials said.
Govt’s trying to form another ‘spineless’ unacceptable EC :BNP
BNP senior leader Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain on Friday alleged that the government is trying to form another ‘spineless’ Election Commission (EC) through a search committee.
Russia warns US against striking Syriyan army
The Russian military on Thursday strongly warned the United States against striking the Syrian army, noting that its air defense weapons in Syria stand ready to fend off any attack.