Dhaka – Amid concern over frequent incidents of vessel capsize in the Shela River in the Sundarbans, the government on Wednesday imposed a permanent ban on the plying of all types of vessels through the river. The recent sinking of…
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US issues Europe travel advisory
The State Department of US has warned its citizens about potential risks to travel in Europe after March 22’s airport and subway bombings in Brussels.
North Korea fires 5 more projectiles in the vague direction of Japan
By Reuters News Agency Read and watch more about North Korea in “March Madness,” a VICE News special section on the Hermit Kingdom. North Korea fired five short-range projectiles into the sea off its east coast on Monday, South Korea’s…
Warrant against Inquilab editor and 2 others journs
Court Correspondent A Dhaka court on Sunday issued warrant of arrest against three journalists including the editor AMM Bahauddin of the Daily Inquilab and two other journalists of the daily.
UK firm to be appointed for airport security
The government has approved the decision of appointing British firm Redline Aviation Security Limited to train Bangladeshi personnel and supervise security at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport for the next two years.
New variant of anti-tank guided weapon tested in N Korea
By Joost Oliemans and Stijn Mitzer Imagery released by North Korean state media on February 27 shows Kim Jong Un reviewing the testing of an upgraded type of anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) and its effects on a main battle tank,…
N Korea submarine ‘missing’ during US-S Korea drills
North Korea says its military is ready to pre-emptively attack and ‘liberate’ the South if it sees signs that American and South Korean troops involved in annual joint military drills are attempting to invade the North A North Korean submarine…
N.Korea launches two Scud missiles
Cross-land launch a message to South, displays confidence in missile system, researchers says JH Ahn North Korea launched two short-range ballistic missiles (SRBM), presumed to be Hwasong-6 (Scud-C/D), into the East Sea (Sea of Japan) Thursday morning. “North Korea today…
US teams due soon: Airport, cyber security on agenda
Two US teams are likely to be here in Dhaka this month to discuss various issues, including airport and cyber securities, and future collaboration in these areas. A delegation, led by Alan Bersin, assistant secretary for international affairs and chief…
Cargo plane crashes in Bay near Cox’s Bazaar airport: 3 crew killed
Dhaka – A cargo aircraft of private True Air crashed while taking off with cargo from Cox’s Bazaar Airport at about half past 9 on Wednesday morning killing at least three crew member and injuring at least another, according to…
High security at Savar on the Independence day
The National Mausoleum at Savar will be brought under a stringent security blanket on March 26 when the nation will celebrate its 46th Independence and National Day.
‘NATO turned Libya into a destroyed state, not a failed state’
By RT news Libya should be called a ‘destroyed state’ instead of a ‘failed state’ because it didn’t fail on its own but was destroyed by US and NATO bombing, says Sara Flounders, Co-Director of the International Action Center. RT:…
US selling weapons to nearly half the countries in the world
By Samuel Oakford The global trade in arms continued to grow over the last half decade, buoyed by an appetite for weapons in the Middle East and a near doubling of exports from China. Figures released by the Stockholm International…
Malaysia suspend foreign worker intake: Accord with Bd uncertain
News Desk Malaysia suspends worker recruitment day after G2G deal Malaysia government has decided to ‘suspend’ the recruitment of all foreign workers to Malaysia, including those from Bangladesh, reports the Malaysian Star online.
Wrong doers in peacekeeping operations won’t be spared: PM
Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday directed the Bangladesh Armed Forces to uphold their reputation in the UN peacekeeping missions. “We are still a leading peacekeeper contributor of the UN peacekeeping missions … we won’t tolerate any kind of indulgence…
Iraq war not mistake, but holocaustic crime
Ben Tanosborn Either our minds have softened in the United States, or our hearts have hardened way beyond the callous stage. Or, likely both. Just 13 years past his criminal decision to invade Iraq, George W. Bush is campaigning in…
North Korea celebrates rocket launch, Kim Jong-il’s birthday
By VICE News North Korean leader Kim Jong-il has been dead for more than four years, but his February 16 birthday is still lavishly celebrated by the regime he left behind. The festivities this year, when the diminutive tyrant would…
Strikes on schools and hospitals in Syria ‘war crimes’
France and Turkey denounce raids in which up to 50 people were killed as Assad casts doubt on prospects for a truce. France and Turkey have called the bombing of two schools and five hospitals in Syria “war crimes”, while…
Saudis hosting largest military exercise in region, 20 countries invited
Soldiers from 20 countries will be gathering in Saudi Arabia for massive military exercises that are to go on for 18 days, the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) said. It comes as Riyadh has openly warned Syrian President Assad that…
Taking North Korea at its Word
B.R. Myers Why we should take more seriously what North Korea tells its own people When the North Koreans test another nuclear device or launch another missile, the question I am most often asked is, “Why now?” Why February and…
First-ever Rohingya census begins
The first-ever census of unregistered Rohingya population in Bangladesh began in six districts on Friday to determine their exact number and stop their further influx into Bangladesh. Resolving the long-pending issue in a systematic and transparent way is also the…
North Korea missile launcher on the move, Japan reports
Japanese public broadcaster says North Korean mobile launcher has been seen travelling near east coast. North Korea’s mobile missile launcher has been seen moving near the east coast carrying a ballistic missile launcher, while activity has also been seen at…
Drone warfare in South Asia and beyond
Conference on “The Expanding Meaning of Drone Warfare in Southasia and Beyond”, 16-17 April, 2016, Kathmandu The Hri Institute and Himal Southasian have been deeply concerned about the new method of warfare that has emerged in Southasia over the past…
Russian fighter came within 15 feet of U.S. Air Force jet
A Russian fighter jet came within 15 feet of a U.S. Air Force reconnaissance plane over the Black Sea this week in what the Pentagon is calling an “unsafe” incident, U.S. officials say.”On January 25, 2016, a U.S. RC-135U flying…
Israeli vulture detained in Lebanon
Imagine Jason Bourne — but with feathers, claws and two-meter wingspan.A vulture that flew into Lebanon from an Israeli nature reserve has been captured on suspicion of spying, according to local media reports.Gamla Nature Reserve tracked the bird to near…
International fleet review 2016 – Analysis
By SAAG An Opportunity for India to show case Capacity, Capability and Intent of a Strong Vibrant emerging Maritime Nation in the 21st Century By Commdore RS Vasan IN (Retd)* The IFR 2016 will indeed be a grand spectacle as…
Navy, Air Force chiefs’ ranks upgraded
Dhaka – The government has upgraded the rank of the chiefs of Bangladesh Navy and Bangladesh Air Force (BAF). The rank of the Navy chief has been upgraded to Admiral from Vice Admiral while that of BAF to Air Chief…
Govt. to publish white paper of journalists killing cases
Staff Reporter The initiatives for reinvestigation of the noted journalist and freedom fighter Manik Shaha’s murder case will be taken for identifying the killers and their patrons, assured the Information Minister Hasanul Haque Inu. He also announced publishing a white…
New Deputy Commissioners in 18 districts
In a major reshuffle in the administration, the government on Wednesday appointed new deputy commissioners (DCs), including two female ones, to 18 districts.
Govt. to pass ‘Digital Security Act 2016’ soon: Palak
STAFF REPORTER State Minister for Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Junaid Ahmed Palak yesterday said that the government is planning to enact ‘Digital Security Act 2016’.