Dhaka-Claiming that the police and Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) belong to the same family, Inspector General of Police AKM Shahidul Hoque on Friday said there is no rift between the two forces.
Category: Strategic
Russia has plans for a new missile with a terrifying name
By David Gilbert It comes as no surprise to the West that Russia has built a new nuclear missile — known as Satan 2 obviously — which is big enough to blow up the whole of Texas.
India says killed 7 Pak soldiers in Kashmir: Pak rejects claim
Indian border security forces on Friday said they shot dead seven Pakistani soldiers in retaliation to a ceasefire violation on the disputed Kashmir border, with Pakistan refuting the claims. India’s Border Security Force (BSF) said Pakistan Rangers targeted Indian positions…
Russian warships pass through English Channel
A flotilla of Russian warships is passing through the English Channel en route to Syria. Two British naval ships are shadowing the vessels. The Ministry of Defence said they would be “man-marked every step of the way” while near UK…
UK sends warships to watch Russian ship
Britain is sending warships to monitor a Russian aircraft carrier group and other vessels as they sail through the North Sea and the English Channel.Defense Secretary Michael Fallon said Thursday that the military will watch the vessels “every step of…
Modi, Putin sign defence deals ahead of BRICS
Benaulim, India – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin signed multi-billion dollar energy and defence pacts on Saturday following talks aimed at reinvigorating ties between the traditional allies.
UN Security Council votes as Aleppo graveyards crowded
Russia vetoes French draft urging end to military flights over Aleppo while Russian draft fails to gather enough votes. Western governments and Russia have clashed at the UN Security Council even while the Syrian government presses ahead with its military…
Cattle smuggling main cause of border killings: BGB chief
Dhaka-Cattle smuggling is the main reason behind the border killings and 95 per cent killings occurs due to this, said Director General of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Major General Aziz Ahmed.
Return to normal life or face annihilation: Minister
Bogra: Urging militants to avail themselves of the opportunity given by the government to return to normal life, Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan here on Wednesday said those will not respond to the call will be annihilated. UNB News Agency Reported.
US suspends contacts with Russia on Syria
Washington (AP/UNB) — In a sharp deterioration of relations, the U.S. on Monday suspended diplomatic contacts with Russia over Syria, while Moscow halted cooperation on a joint program for disposal of weapons-grade plutonium. The U.S. move followed a threat last…
Gun battle has ended at Kashmir army camp: India
Srinagar (AP/UNB) — A gun battle with a group of militants who attacked an Indian army camp in the Indian portion of Kashmir that killed one Indian paramilitary soldier and wounded another has ended early Monday morning, police said.
Dhaka, Washington security talks for deeper partnership
Dhaka – Bangladesh and the United States on Sunday agreed on the importance of a deeper and stronger partnership in addressing mutual security concerns while upholding the values of human rights and fundamental freedoms, UNB News agency reported.
Keeping track of US Special Ops in Africa
By Nick Turse Sometimes the real news is in the details — or even in the discrepancies. Take, for instance, missions by America’s most elite troops in Africa. It was September 2014. The sky was bright and clear and ice blue…
Pakistan captures Indian soldier as its 2 soldiers killed in attack
(CNN)Pakistan captured an Indian soldier on its side of the disputed Kashmir border Thursday, Indian officials told CNN, as tensions continue to rise between the two nuclear neighbors. The soldier inadvertently crossed the border to the Pakistani side of the…
Kashmir attack: Villagers evacuate after India ‘surgical strikes’
Indian villagers living close to the border with Pakistan are fleeing, one day after India said it launched strikes targeting militants in Kashmir. India said it conducted “surgical strikes” along the de facto border. Pakistan denied that, saying two of…
Soldier crossed LoC unawres, report of others killed false: India
An Indian soldier from 37 Rashtriya Rifles “inadvertently crossed over” to the other side of the Line of Control, Army sources said on Thursday but termed “completely false and baseless” reports in Pakistani media that eight of its soldiers had…
Arab responses to 9/11 bill point to US interventions abroad
Dubai (AP/UNB) – A bill passed by Congress allowing the families of 9/11 victims to sue the Saudi government has prompted reactions of outrage and ridicule among some in the Arab world. Many critics say the bill reinforces a long-held…
Why the latest flare up along Kashmir line of control? – CNN
By Shashank Joshi (CNN)India’s reported “surgical strike” across the border into Pakistani-controlled Kashmir on Wednesday brings India-Pakistan relations to their lowest point in almost a decade. But it will be celebrated not just by the Hindu nationalist supporters of Prime…
Ex Coast Guard DG walks to jail
Dhaka-The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka on Thursday sent former Director General of Bangladesh Coast Guard and BNP leader, Shafiq-ur-Rahman to the jail rejecting his bail petition in a graft case.
India ‘launches strikes against militants’, ‘Cross-border shelling kils 2 Pak soldier’s
India’s army says it has carried out “surgical strikes” against suspected militants along the de-facto border with Pakistan in Kashmir. The operation was aimed at preventing attacks being planned by Pakistan-based militants, a senior army official said. He said “significant…
US military says it kills 4 al-Shabab fighters in Somalia
Mogadishu – The U.S. military says it has killed four al-Shabab extremists in Somalia in what it calls airstrikes in self-defense.
Russian suspected of flying drone over Polish govt buildings
Warsaw: Polish security officials say a Russian citizen suspected of flying a drone over Polish government and president’s buildings has been detained for questioning. Warsaw police spokesman Mariusz Mrozek said Monday the man was detained on allegations he violated Poland’s…
US accuses Russia of ‘barbarism’ in Aleppo
The US ambassador to the UN has accused Russia of “barbarism” over the bombing of the Syrian city of Aleppo. At an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council, Samantha Power said Russia had told the council outright lies about…
World leaders debate Int’l security challenges
Focusing on international peace and security, world leaders stressed the need to curb terrorist attacks, end ongoing conflict, resolve the refugee crisis and reform the Security Council, as the General Assembly continued its annual debate today.Referring to the “undeclared war…
Naval ships leave for India, Sri Lanka on training tour
Five hundred eleven (511) members of Bangladesh Navy (BN) with two Naval ships left Chittagong for Sri Lanka and India on a 22-day training tour.’BNS Sumudro Joy’ and ‘BNS Samudro Ovizan’ left the Chittagong Naval Jetty at around 12PM today,…
US, Japan, South Korea condemn nuke test by North Korea
New York (AP/UNB) – The United States, Japan and South Korea on Sunday roundly condemned North Korea’s recent nuclear test and called for tough new measures to further isolate the communist state. Meeting on the sidelines of the U.N. General…
Naval ships leave for India, Sri Lanka on training tour
Chittagong – Five hundred eleven (511) members of Bangladesh Navy (BN) with two Naval ships left Chittagong for Sri Lanka and India on a 22-day training tour.
US approves record $38bn Israel military aid deal
The US has agreed a military aid package for Israel worth $38bn (£28bn) over the next 10 years, officials say, the largest such deal in US history.The previous pact, set to expire in 2018, saw Israel get $3.1bn annually.The new…
US flies bombers over SKorea in show of force against North
Osan Air Base (AP/UNB) — The United States on Tuesday sent two nuclear-capable supersonic bombers streaking over ally South Korea in a show of force meant to cow North Korea after its recent nuclear test and also to settle rattled…
N.Korea is ready for next nuke test, says South
Expert argues test won’t take place for at least six months Dagyum Ji South Korea’s Defense Ministry believes North Korea is ready to carry out another nuclear test “at any time” at its Punggye-ri testing site, a spokesperson told reporters…