By Amy Braunschweiger Mexico, like much of the developing world, is facing a growing public health challenge – more people than ever will be dying from chronic illnesses like cancer, heart disease and diabetes that often cause extreme pain. In…
Category: Int’l relations
President Hamid off to Beijing
President Abdul Hamid left Dhaka on Thursday night for Beijing to attend the Dialogue on Strengthening Connectivity Partnership at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping. A regular flight of Singapore Airlines carrying the President took off from HazratShahjalalInternationalAirport at…
EU calls on Dhaka to put on hold all pending executions
Reiterating its call for a moratorium on the use of death penalty as a first step towards its abolition, the European Union (EU) urged Bangladesh authorities on Thursday to stay all the pending executions. “We’re closely following judicial proceedings in…
Halt Kamaruzzaman’s execution: UN rights experts
Two United Nations human rights experts on Thursday urged the government of Bangladesh to halt the execution of war crimes convict Muhammad Kamaruzzaman, leader Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, condemned to death for crimes against humanity. UN Special Rapporteurs on summary executions Christof…
Obama and Republican leader pledge to work together
The US Senate’s new Republican leader and President Barack Obama have both promised to end the political gridlock that has so frustrated American voters.
Ebola outbreak: UN ‘lacks resources’ to fight deadly virus
Tony Banbury: “We definitely do not have the response capability on the ground”The head of the UN mission charged with fighting Ebola in West Africa has told the BBC he does not yet have the resources necessary to defeat it.
Gaza flotilla raid: No Israel charges over Mavi Marmara
The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor says she will not take action over Israel’s deadly commando raid on a Gaza-bound flotilla in 2010.
US mid-terms: Republicans win control of the Senate
The party won in Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Montana, North Carolina, South Dakota and West Virginia.
Jerusalem attack: New ‘Palestinian’ car attack kills one
A driver has rammed a car into several pedestrians in East Jerusalem, killing one person, hours after clashes erupted at the city’s holiest site.
EU sticks to tansparent, inclusive, credible polls: Envoy
The new ambassador and Head of the EU Delegation in Bangladesh Pierre Mayaudon on Wednesday reiterated their position for a transparent inclusive and credible election in Bangladesh putting the interests of the people first. The newly appointed Ambassador and Head…
President to leave for China Thursday
President Abdul Hamid leaves Dhaka for Beijing tomorrow (Thursday) night to attend a dialogue on strengthening connectivity partnership at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping. “The President will leave Dhaka for Beijing at 11.55 pm by a regular flight…
Republicans win control of Senate: Obama faces tough time
The Republican Party has won control of the Senate in the US mid-term elections, increasing its power in the final years of Barack Obama’s presidency. The party took Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Montana, North Carolina, South Dakota and West Virginia. Republican…
Muslims facing problems in Australia for IS sting
Muslim immigrants in Australia are going through a tough time as some young Australian Muslims who joined IS posted some threatening videos on the internet. It has become hard for peace loving Muslim immigrants as they are facing racial abuses…
US mid-terms: Battle for the Senate as polls open
Americans are voting in mid-term elections which will decide who controls the Senate and pave the way for the 2016 race for the White House.
Mexico missing case: Iguala Mayor Jose Luis Abarca held
Police in Mexico say they have arrested the fugitive mayor of the town of Iguala, where 43 students went missing in September.
BSF detains Bangladeshi from Naogaon border
India’s Border Security Force has detained a Bangladeshi from the Naogaon border. Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) identified the man as Omar Ali, 42, of Porsha Upazila’s Nitpur village. Ali was fishing along the Nitpur border on Tuesday afternoon and strayed…
BGB deployed in capital, outlying districts
Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have been deployed in the capital as well as different parts of the country since Tuesday evening, ahead of the 48-hour hartal to be enforced by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami from Wednesday. Members oftThe paramilitary force…
Battle for the Senate as the US votes
Americans are preparing to vote in mid-term elections which will decide who controls the Senate and pave the way for the 2016 race for the White House. Polling booths open on Tuesday beginning 06:00 Eastern (11:00 GMT). The Republicans, who…
Maritime boundary verdict reflects India’s will: BNP
Claiming that the maritime boundary verdict reflects India’s will, BNP on Thursday alleged that Bangladesh has lost around 6,000 square kilometres of sea areas with the judgement. The party also alleged that the verdict will help India establish its absolute…
How Congress crippled the recovery
By Mark Whitehouse As the U.S. prepares for a new round of congressional elections on Tuesday, it’s worth keeping in mind the huge influence lawmakers can have over the country’s economic well-being. Consider, for example, the role of budgeting decisions…
Rosatom’s Mikerin arrest in US: Russia sees political motive
Russia’s state nuclear corporation – ROSATOM suspect political motivation behind arrest of Vadim Mikerin, Head of TENAM Corporation by US FBI. TENAM Corp is the US subsidiary of, Russia’s state owned exporter of enriched uranium and products- Techsnabexport, a sister…
BSF nabs cattle trader in Baghadanga frontier
The border security force of India on Monday morning nabbed a Bangladeshi cattle trader from the Baghadanga frontier under Moheshpur upazila in Jhenidah. The arrestee was identified as Tufan Hossain, 22, son of Enamul Haque of village Baghadanga under Moheshpur…
Eurosceptic ‘earthquake’ rocks EU elections
Eurosceptic and far-right parties have seized ground in elections to the European parliament, in what France’s PM called a “political earthquake”. The French National Front and UK Independence Party both performed strongly, while the three big centrist blocs in parliament…
Thai Gen Prayuth receives royal endorsement
Thailand’s military leader has received royal endorsement at a ceremony in the capital, Bangkok, after taking power in a coup last week. Army chief Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha was formally appointed to run the nation at the army headquarters. The 86-year-old…
US Pacific-BAF ‘Exercise Pacific Angel’ Jun 1
The US Pacific and Bangladesh air forces will jointly provide humanitarian help in an exercise in northern Bangladesh from June 1. The Bangladesh Army, Sri Lanka Air Force, Indian Air Force and different government and non-government organisations will also participate…
Thailand army continues crackdown after coup
The move comes a day after the army ordered more than 100 politicians, including ex-PM Yingluck Shinawatra, to come to the military council.
Ukrainians vote in presidential elections
Ukrainians are going to the polls to vote in a new president after months of unrest following the ousting of former President Viktor Yanukovych. Eighteen candidates are competing in the contest, which is widely seen as a crucial moment to…
US police confirm drive-by killer is Elliot Rodger
US police have confirmed that a man who killed six people in a rampage in California was 22-year-old Elliot Rodger. The student was the son of Hollywood filmmaker Peter Rodger, who was assistant director on The Hunger Games.
Bangladeshi hurt in Thakurgaon BSF firing
A Bangladeshi youth was shot and injured by Indian Border Security Force (BSF) at Nagarbhita border in Baliadangi upazila on Saturday. The injured was identified as Qurban Ali, 30, son of Pashirul Islam of Momensinghpara village in the upazila
B’desh could be mighty player in global IT: Mozena
US Ambassador in Dhaka Dan Mozena on Saturday said Bangladesh can become a mighty player in the global IT and in other sectors by dint of hard and creative work by each young entrepreneur in the country. “I believe fervently…