Monday September 3 was a black day for freedom of the press and the rule of law in Myanmar. A court in Yangon sentenced Reuters journalists Wa Lone, 32, and Kyaw Soe Oo, 28, to seven years in prison for…
Category: Int’l relations
Next election an internal matter of Bangladesh: Shringla
Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Wednesday said the next national election is an internal matter of Bangladesh and India will not make any comment on that.
About the growth of right-wing radicalism in Germany
It was a horrible evening for Karl Marx. Resting on his pedestal in the eastern German city of Chemnitz, he had to witness one of the biggest crowds shouting fascist chants in post-war Germany. The square where the sculpted giant…
Govt ensured voting rights of people: PM Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said democracy is now established on a strong base in the country as her government has ensured the voting rights of people.
Dhaka hopeful of beginning Rohingya repatriation soon
Bangladesh has expressed hope that Rohingya repatriation will begin soon with the return of over 3,000 Rohingyas—though no specific date has been set to begin the process.
“We should not wait” — Action needed on Myanmar
After the release of a scathing report on Myanmar’s human rights violations, next steps to achieve accountability and justice remain elusive and uncertain.
All you need to know about UAE amnesty 2018
Kelly Clarke /Dubai The individuals who are staying illegally in the country can apply for amnesty.
AIIB expected to finance BD rural water supply project
The Beijing-based new bank already financed projects in rural electrification Dhaka, Sep 4 – Bangladesh is likely to receive another funding from newly established Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) for improvement of drinking water supply and sanitation facilities in the rural…
What ails the Ganga
September 4, 2018 SANDRP The Ganga river basin’s importance is well acknowledged. The World Bank that is funding a currently ongoing USD 1 Billion project for Ganga Cleanup says in its Project Appraisal Document: It’s the most populous basin in…
No avenue for you Donald
The American Department of Justice’s (DOJ) investigation led by Robert Mueller into possible collusion with the Kremlin by Donald Trump in 2016 has an uncertain outlook. Like President Clinton before him, however, the President confronts dangers unrelated to the Special…
Dozens of elephants killed near Botswana wildlife sanctuary
Dhaka, Sep 4 – Carcasses of nearly 90 elephants have been found near a famous wildlife sanctuary in Botswana, conservationists say. Elephants Without Borders, which is conducting an aerial survey, said the scale of poaching deaths is the largest seen…
UN demands release of 2 Reuters journalists
The United Nations has expressed disappointment over Myanmar’s court decision saying two Reuters journalists should be allowed to return to their families and continue their work as journalists.
Reuters reporters jailed for 7 years in Burma: Protests galore
Two Reuters journalists accused of breaching Myanmar’s state secrets law while reporting on a massacre of Rohingya Muslims were jailed for seven years Monday, fuelling international outrage a week after the army was accused of genocide.
Rohingya issue not there in Bimstec Summit agenda: SG
Bimstec Secretary General Shahidul Islam on Monday said there was no scope to formally discuss the Rohingya issue in the 4th Bimstec Summit held in Kathmandu on August 30-31 as no Member State of the regional body proposed it.
Decade’s biggest economic policy flaw: Don’t blame academics
“The biggest policy mistake of the last decade” is the title of an article by Ryan Cooper, and the mistake is of course austerity (it is a very US focussed piece, so Brexit is not on the map). Cooper goes…
God only knows
By Kathy Kelly “If they would just confirm to us that my brother is alive, if they would just let us see him, that’s all we want. But we can’t get anyone to give us any confirmation. My mother dies…
Trump visits golf course while Washington mourns McCain
Sterling, Sep 2 (AP/UNB) — For President Donald Trump, it was just like any other Saturday. As political dignitaries gathered in Washington to memorialize Sen. John McCain, the president tweeted familiar grievances and headed to the golf course.
5 Hurt as plane skids off runway at Kathmandu Airport
Kathmandu, Sep 3 – A domestic aircraft of a private air service provider skidded off the runway of Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu, injuring five passengers on board, reports NDTV. The ‘aircraft was carrying 21 passengers from Nepalgunj to Kathmandu. It…
BD workers among 500 undocumented migrants held in Malaysia
Dhaka, Sep 01 – The Immigration Department of Malaysia on Saturday detained at least 500 undocumented migrants, including Bangladeshis, during a nationwide crackdown against ‘illegal’ immigrants.
Obama, Bush – not Trump – give McCain presidential farewell
Washington (AP/UNB) — John McCain is getting a presidential farewell, but not from the actual sitting president.
Thousands of undocumented BD workers fear arrest in Malaysia crackdown
Md Owasim Uddin Bhuyan Thousands of undocumented Bangladeshi migrant workers in Malaysia are in fear of arrest as the Malaysian authorities were set to launch a massive crackdown on them on Friday.
South Asia’s transport corridors can lead to prosperity
Martin Melecky This blog is based on the report The Web of Transport Corridors in South Asia — jointly produced with the Asian Development Bank, the United Kingdom’s Department for International Development, and the Japan International Cooperation Agency No doubt,…
Devise comprehensive approach, combat terrorism: Bimstec
Bimstec leaders on Friday reiterated their strong commitment to combat terrorism and called upon all the member countries to devise a comprehensive approach in this regard.
Mother sues over death of toddler released from US detention
A Guatemalan mother detained with her toddler this year in Texas is suing authorities for the child’s death, citing “unsafe conditions, neglectful medical care, and inadequate supervision” in family immigration detention.
Dhaka not to pursue US anymore for GSP: Tofail
Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed on Thursday said Bangladesh does not require the Generalised System of Preference (GSP) facility from United States as the country does not get the facility on its most exported items to US.
96 held in BD district of Satkhira on different charges
In a drive from Thursday night to Friday morning, police arrested 96 people from different parts of the district on various charges.
BIMSTEC leaders for enhancement of connectivity
The heads of state and government of the seven-nation Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) at its 4th summit in Kathmandu have reiterated the need for enhancing connectivity within the member states.
Rohingya crisis report stern test for UNSC: British Minister
Dhaka, Aug 30 – Visiting British State Minister Alistair Burt on Thursday said UN Fact-Finding Mission’s report on the Rohingya crisis is a stern test for the Security Council to act for resolving the problem.
Trump warns of violence in case Democrats win midterm polls
President Donald Trump urged evangelical leaders this week to get out the vote ahead of the upcoming midterm elections and warned of “violence” by opponents if they fail.
Kathmandu BIMSTEC summit: Hasimna outlines 14 coop areas
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday proposed categorising 14 sectors into several clusters to make them more synergised ones for achieving an early dividends from Bimstec.