Theresa May and Andrea Leadsom will battle it out to become the next leader of the Conservative Party after Michael Gove was eliminated from the contest. After the second MPs’ ballot, Home Secretary Mrs May finished with 199 votes, Energy…
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Terrorism threat remains real, credible: US
The US government has said it believes the threat of terrorism remains “real and credible” and feared that terrorist attacks could occur against foreigners. “US citizens in Bangladesh are urged to maintain a high level of vigilance in light of…
Sushma writes to Ali condemning Gulshan attack
Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Friday sent a letter to her Bangladesh counterpart AH Mahmood Ali strongly condemning the terrorist attack in Holey Artisan Bakery in the diplomatic zone of the city’s Gulshan area. She also conveyed heartfelt…
Indian HC asks its citizens in BD for registration
Dhaka – Indian High Commission in Dhaka has advised all Indian citizens living in Bangladesh to register themselves with the High Commission.
US continues to stand by BD, Japan: Obama
US President Barack Obama has said his country continues to stand by Bangladesh, Japan and the rest of the international community in their “steadfast resolve” to fight terrorism. Obama said this in his letter of condolences to Japanese Prime Minister…
Comprehensive approach must to fight terrorism in BD: Sushma Swaraj
Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Friday sent a letter to her Bangladesh counterpart AH Mahmood Ali stressing the necessity of a ‘comprehensive approach in fighting terrorism at all levels’.“We need to adopt zero tolerance policy and a comprehensive…
Russia warns US, South Korea over missiles; China calls in envoys
China has summoned US and South Korean envoys in a show of protest against their agreement on the deployment of a missile system on the Korean Peninsula, while Russia warns the two sides of “irreparable consequences.” On Friday, Chinese Foreign…
U.S. and S.Korea agree to deploy THAAD
The United States and South Korea agreed to deploy a Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) battery to be operated by U.S. Forces Korea (USKF), it was announced on Friday. The decision, which drew immediate criticism from China, was described as…
France Embassy cancels National Day reception
Dhaka – Expressing solidarity with the people of Bangladesh following the Gulshan café attack, the France Embassy in Dhaka has cancelled its reception programme scheduled for July 14 on the occasion of the French National Day, UNB news agency reported.
North Korea releases dam water into South without warning
VOA News North Korea released water from a dam near its border with the South without warning early Wednesday morning, increasing fears of floods in areas already hit by heavy rainfall in recent days. The North did not notify South…
FM assures diplomats of govt resolve to root out terrorism
Dhaka – The government on Monday assured foreign diplomats stationed in Dhaka of its resolve to root out terrorism and militancy from the country as law-enforcement agencies are on high alert to thwart further attacks.
Trump praises late Iraqi leader Saddam as terrorist killer
North Carolina (AP/UNB) – Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, who frequently criticizes U.S. foreign policy under President Barack Obama and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, has praised former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein’s ruthlessness.
Asian stocks slump, pound slid on worries about UK economy
South Korea (AP/UNB) – Asian stock markets slumped on Wednesday while the British pound hit a new 31-year low. Investors worried about the effect of Britain’s decision to leave the European Union on the U.K. real estate market following the…
JICA firmly with BD, says its President
Dhaka – Laying emphasis on extra safety of its personnel, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has said it remains “firmly committed” to contributing to the development of Bangladesh, UNB news agency reported Tuesday.
Terrorism absolutely against BD spirit, values: TI Chair
Dhaka (UNB) – Against the backdrop of the Gulshan tragedy, Jose Ugaz, Chair of the international Board of Directors of Transparency International (TI), has expressed the deepest condolences for the loss of innocent lives as a result of the worst…
UN agri fund mulls decentralised operations in Asia-Pacific
Hanoi – Government representatives and agricultural development specialists will gather in Hanoi 6-7 July to discuss the International Fund for Agricultural Development’s (IFAD) approach to decentralizing its operations in Asia and the Pacific. The workshop will inform an independent evaluation…
Two-state solution ‘slipping away:’ UN denounces
The United Nations today condemned Israel for demolishing Palestinians’ homes and advancing plans to build new houses for Israeli settlers, amid the prospect of the two-state solution to the Middle East conflict already “slipping away.” UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has…
Iran airs footage revealing IS behind foiled bombing plot
Iran’s IRIB state TV on Monday aired footage of two men confessing that the Islamic State (IS) was behind a recent foiled bombing operation against the Iranian capital Tehran among other cities.
Iraq’s interior minister resigns after bombing
The Latest on the aftermath of Sunday’s Islamic State bombing in Baghdad (all times local): 5:30 p.m. Iraq’s interior minister says he submitted his resignation in the wake of Sunday’s devastating suicide bombing in central Baghdad, which killed at least…
Govt briefs foreign envoys on situation, diplomatic security
Dhaka – Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali on Tuesday briefed foreign diplomats on the current situation in the country at state guesthouse Padma on Tuesday morning, UNB news agency reported. The briefing organised by the ministry of foreign affairs began…
Death toll in Baghdad suicide attack hits 157
Baghdad, July 05 (AP/UNB) – As the death toll from the weekend truck bombing in Baghdad climbed to 157, Iraq’s embattled prime minister ordered new security measures, including abandoning the use of bomb-detection wands that U.S. experts pronounced worthless years…
Bodies of Japanese victims in Gulshan cafe attack reach Tokyo
Dhaka – A Japanese government aircraft carrying the bodies of seven Japanese victims of the terrorist attack at Holey Artisan Bakery reached home on Tuesday morning, UNB news agency reported. The victims’ relatives who came to receive the bodies of…
Iraq: Death toll from IS-claimed bombing climbs to 157
Dhaka-The death toll from the truck bombing at a bustling Baghdad commercial street rose to 157 on Monday, Iraqi authorities said, as Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi ordered new security measures in the capital.
2 U.S. funds sue banks for Singapore rate rigging
Two U.S.-based investment funds have filed a lawsuit in New York against dozens of banks accusing them of conspiring to rig derivative prices incorporating Singapore interest rate benchmarks, a court filing showed. The suit was filed by Greenwich, Connecticut-based FrontPoint…
UK police summon Israeli ex-FM Livni over war crimes
Israel has revealed its former foreign minister Tzipi Livni was summoned for questioning by the Metropolitan Police for war crimes which were committed against Palestinians in 2008-9. The summons was issued Thursday, but was only made public three days later.
Pakistan condemns Dhaka terrorist attack
Dhaka – Pakistan has condemned the senseless terrorist attack in Dhaka that led to the loss of precious lives and injuries to many innocent people, UNB news agency reported.
Japan to take back bodies of its 7 nationals Tuesday
Dhaka – Japan will take back the bodies of its seven nationals, who were killed in the terrorist attack at Holey Artisan Bakery in Gulshan-2 area of the city, by Tuesday after completing all the formal procedures, said an official…
Global condemnation pours in over Dhaka café attack
Dhaka-As the country has been left reeling from the deadliest-ever terror attack on a Gulshan café, world leaders and friendly countries have continued offering both of their condolences for and solidarity with Bangladesh.
UK reassures support to BD in fight against terrorism
Dhaka-British Prime Minister David Cameron has written to his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina reiterating his personal commitment to stand with Hasina in her fight against terrorism.
Russia for combined efforts to fight global terrorism
The Russian Federation has said what happened in Dhaka once again proved that it is necessary to immediately combined efforts of all the global community to fight international terrorism. “We’re indignant at this yet another inhumane terrorist attack, which has…