Ukraine’s government and separatist rebels have failed to begin withdrawing heavy weapons from the front line, despite a Monday deadline.
Category: Int’l relations
Local fix to crisis is there; US, others to help if requested: Bernicat
The new US ambassador in Bangladesh Marcia Stephens Bloom Bernicat on Tuesday in her maiden meet with the local press in Dhaka on Tuesday said it is for Bangladeshis to come up with solutions to the current political crisis, and…
Sri Lanka President Sirisena seeks to mend India relations
Sri Lanka’s new President Maithripala Sirisena has discussed forging closer ties with India during landmark talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The two sides signed key agreements on trade and civil nuclear co-operation during Mr Sirisena’s first official foreign visit…
Islamic State: Egyptian Christians held in Libya ‘killed’
A video has emerged showing the beheadings purportedly of 21 Egyptian Christians who had been kidnapped by Islamic State (IS) militants in Libya.
Egypt ‘bombs IS in Libya’ after beheadings video
Egypt says it has bombed Islamic State targets in Libya, hours after the group published video showing the apparent beheadings of 21 Egyptian Christians. State TV said the dawn strikes had targeted camps, training sites and weapons storage areas. Earlier,…
Khaleda, Hasina schedule sought to discuss HR situation
The Federation of Human Rights Organisations, a platform of different local right bodies, has sent a letter to BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia seeking her schedule for holding a meeting with her about the country’s human rights situation.
IS Libya releases video of behaving 21 Egyptian Christians
The Islamic State group in Libya released a video on Sunday purportedly showing the beheading of 21 Egyptian Coptic Christians, prompting Egypt’s president to threaten a “suitable” punishment for the killings. President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said his country reserved the…
Copenhagen shootings: Police kill ‘gunman’ after two attacks
Police in Copenhagen say they have shot dead a man they believe was behind two deadly attacks in the Danish capital hours earlier.
Ukraine crisis: Fighting rages as ceasefire nears
Fierce fighting is continuing in eastern Ukraine, hours before a ceasefire is due to come into force at midnight (22:00 GMT).
Khaleda’s office staff cooking their own food
As the law enforcers continued restricting food supply to BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia’s Gulshan office for the third consecutive day, party leaders and office staff on Friday started cooking food on their own inside it for themselves. They took the…
Key Iraqi town near US training base falls to Islamic State
Islamic State (IS) has captured an Iraqi town about 8km (5 miles) from an air base housing hundreds of US troops, the Pentagon says. US officials downplayed the fall of al-Baghdadi, which is within striking distance of the Ain al-Asad…
Oscar Fernandez meets Nisha Desai, discusses Bangladesh
Stephane Dujaric, spokesman for UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, has said on Thursday that Assistant Secretary Oscar Fernandez-Taranco, as part of his functions, is in regular contact with Member States, including the United States (US). Replying to a question at…
Myanmar clashes with rebels ‘kill 47 soldiers’
Nearly 50 soldiers have been killed in a week of fighting between government troops and Kokang ethnic rebels in Myanmar, state media report.
Video shows Egyptian police shot woman at protest
New York – Photographs, videos, and witness statements strongly indicate that a member of Egypt’s security forces was responsible for fatally shooting a female protester in a downtown Cairo square on January 24, 2015, Human Rights Watch said today. Evidence…
Myanmar revokes Rohingya voting rights after protests
Rohingya Muslims will not be able to vote in Myanmar’s referendum after the prime minister withdrew temporary voting rights following protests.
Ban ki-moon concerned at the violence and loss of life
Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General of the UN said on Wednesday, we are very much concerned about the violence and the loss of life that’s occurred in Bangladesh since the beginning of last year.
Myanmar revokes Rohingya voting rights after protests
Rohingya Muslims will not be able to vote in Myanmar’s referendum after the prime minister withdrew temporary voting rights following protests. Hundreds of Buddhists took to the streets following the passage of a law that would allow temporary residents who…
British HC asks all parties fully consider effects of their actions
British High Commissioner Robert W Gibson yesterday called upon all political parties in Bangladesh to fully consider the effects of their actions and refrain from causing further damage to the country’s national interest. He made the call in a statement…
Last US Islamic State hostage Kayla Mueller confirmed dead
The US has confirmed the death of aid worker Kayla Mueller, the last American hostage known to be held by Islamic State (IS) militants in Syria.
Arvind Kejriwal’s party routs Modi’s BJP in Delhi
An anti-corruption party has won a stunning victory in the Delhi state elections in a huge setback for India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The BJP admitted defeat after Arvind Kejriwal’s Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) won 67 of the 70 assembly…
US, UK Yemen embassy staff withdrawn over security
British diplomatic staff in Yemen have been withdrawn and the embassy closed due the security situation in the country, the Foreign Office has said. Embassy staff and its premises are at “increased risk” and all Britons who remain in Yemen…
2 Bangladeshis killed in BSF firing at Jhenidah border
Two Bangladeshi cattle traders were killed and another person was injured in Indian Border Security Force (BSF) firing at the Moheshpur border in Jhenidah district early Wednesday morning. The shooting took place at the Lebutala border under Jabadpur Union of…
Regulator indeed – Cell coverage to Khaleda’s office restored
Khaleda Zia’s office yesterday came under the coverage of GrameenPhone as the connection was restored at Gulshan-2 and Baridhara enclave. Shamsuddin Didar, member of BNP chairperson’s media wing confirmed it saying that they are now getting Grameen Phone connection. He…
All should end violence, move to democratic space: US envoy
The newly appointed US ambassador to Bangladesh, Marcia Stephens Bloom Bernicat, Tuesday called upon everyone for “playing a role to stop the ongoing violence and to move into democratic space to resolve the situation”. “Bangladesh is blessed with democracy and…
Delhi election: Indian PM Modi admits defeat
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has admitted defeat in Delhi state elections after results showed anti-corruption campaigner Arvind Kejriwal’s party heading for a landslide win.
Int’l crisis Group wants Govt to be non-repressive, Bnp non-violent
The International crisis group wants the AL government to commit to nonrepressive response to political dissent and the Bnp to non-violent political opposition for steering clear of the present political crisis prevailing in Bangladesh. The brussels-based group in its report…
Indian PM Modi concedes defeat in Delhi election
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has conceded defeat in Delhi state elections after results showed anti-corruption campaigner Arvind Kejriwal’s party heading for a landslide win. Mr Modi congratulated Mr Kejriwal and promised him complete support. Mr Kejriwal’s anti-corruption Aam Aadmi Party…
Egypt suspends football league after clashes leave 22 dead
The Egyptian authorities have suspended football league matches indefinitely after clashes at a stadium in Cairo left at least 22 people dead. People were crushed after police fired tear gas at supporters of Zamalek who were trying to force their…
Barbed wire fences around change Khaleda’s office look
BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia’s Gulshan office took a new look as barbed wires were raised on the boundary walls of the House yesterday to strengthen the security of the office, according to BNP sources. The extra security measures has been…
Islamic State crisis: UAE sends F-16 squadron to Jordan
The United Arab Emirates has said it is sending F-16 fighters to Jordan to support the country’s airstrikes against Islamic State (IS) militants.