Dhaka, Sept 06 – Bangladesh has sent a total of 3,360 kgs glassware to Lebanon as emergency aid, responding to a request from the country.
Tag: Int’l relations
ICC condemns US economic sanctions
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has condemned the economic sanctions imposed by the US on the Court’s Prosecutor and a member of her Office.
Genocide: Canada, Holland call for supporting Gambia in ICJ
The Netherlands and Canada have said States parties to the Genocide Convention must resolve to prevent genocide but also, critically, to hold perpetrators in Myanmar to account.
Alexei Navalny: Russia opposition man poisoned with Novichok
There is “unequivocal proof” that Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny was poisoned with a Novichok nerve agent, Germany has said. Chancellor Angela Merkel said he was a victim of attempted murder and the world would look to Russia for answers.
International Criminal Court officials sanctioned by US
The US has imposed sanctions on senior officials in the International Criminal Court (ICC), including chief prosecutor Fatou Bensouda. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo accused the court of “illegitimate attempts to subject Americans to its jurisdiction”.
5th BIMSTEC Summit in Jan; Bhutan names Lekphell as next SG
Dhaka, Sept 02 – The 5th BIMSTEC Summit, preceded by the 17th BIMSTEC Ministerial meeting, is proposed to be held in Colombo, Sri Lanka in the first half of January 2021 subject to the improved COVID situation.
Iran looks to partner with China, as the West steps back
The proposed cooperation deal between Iran and China is partly a result of Tehran’s disappointment at the EU’s failure to stand up to the United States. But not all Iranians think the agreement is a good idea.
An economic, as well as a monetary, union?
by John Palmer on 22nd July 2020 The mammoth European Council meeting agreed on a diminished recovery package—yet one with still huge ramifications. There is not much of a market just now for optimism about our economic, social, political or…
Bangladesh slips 2 notches in Henley Passport Index 2020
Dhaka, July 12 – The position of Bangladeshi passports slipped two places to 101 in the Henley Passport Index 2020.
PM to open ‘Dhaka-OIC Youth Capital 2020’ virtually
Dhaka, July 11 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate the “Dhaka- OIC Youth Capital 2020” on July 27 connectivity youth from the OIC countries and beyond virtually.
Kuwait confirms MP Papul not its citizen
Dhaka, July 09 – Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior on Thursday said that Bangladeshi MP Shahid Islam Papul, arrested on charges of human trafficking, visa trading, and money laundering, is not a Kuwaiti citizen.
Saarc leaders’ videoconference on Coronavirus Sunday
Dhaka, July 08 – Saarc countries will come together on Sunday through a videoconference to chalk out a strong strategy for combating coronavirus in the region.
Grameen Yemen launches microcredit, Social Business in Yemen
Grameen Yemen has started microcredit and social business in Yemen disbursing its first micro loans recently.
Green jobs, closing gender, digital gaps key issues for work
Kanni Wignaraja, UN Assistant Secretary-General has said that four key issues frame the agenda for future of work — digital transformation, green jobs, reliance of adaptive techniques, and closing the gender gap in jobs.
Hong Kong: US passes sanctions as nations criticise new law
The US House of Representatives has approved new Hong Kong-related sanctions after Beijing imposed a security law that was condemned by countries around the world. The measure, which was passed unanimously, penalises banks that do business with Chinese officials.
Kosovo president, 9 others indicted for war crimes
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci and nine other former separatist fighters were indicted for their involvement in crimes against humanity and war crimes charges including murder on Wednesday.
You Don’t Need a US Visa to Address the UN
By Thalif Deen UN, Jun 23 2020 (IPS) – The coronavirus pandemic is beginning to transform the United Nations into an institution far beyond recognition.
Chinese COVID-19 medical team to submit 4 reports in Dhaka
China will submit four specific reports to Bangladesh containing recommendations on how Bangladesh can better deal with the coronavirus situation.
China accuses India of ‘deliberate provocation’
China has accused Indian troops of a “deliberate provocation” in its first official comments on Monday’s deadly clash at a disputed Himalayan border.
UN Chiefs Silenced by Big Powers with Vetoes
By Thalif Deen UNITED NATIONS, Jun 9 2020 (IPS) – The massive protests in more than 120 US cities over racial injustice and police brutality went global last week– amidst presidential threats of military force on demonstrators in Washington DC.
We Arabs ask no favours…..
By El Hassan bin Talal GENEVA, Jun 4 2020 (IPS) – In these difficult times for the Palestinian people and for justice, the Government of Israel is proposing to add further to the turmoil by unilaterally absorbing large swathes of…
Alibaba, Jack Ma foundations donate ventilators, medical gear
Alibaba Foundation and Jack Ma Foundation jointly donated 50 ventilators and 650,000 emergency medical gears to help Bangladesh in combating deadly COVID-19 pandemic.
PM Hasina to join UK Virtual Global Vaccine Summit Thursday
The Global Vaccine Summit will be held in London on Thursday which will look at progress since 2000, and how countries and front-line health workers are successfully addressing the crisis and maintaining essential vaccination services.
Superpower in chaos
By Chandra Muzaffar Minneapolis could not have happened at a worse time for the US elites. While violence perpetrated against African Americans by White police officers has happened a number of times before, its occurrence right in the midst of…
Saarc leaders’ video conference on Coronavirus Sunday
Saarc countries will come together on Sunday through a videoconference to chalk out a strong strategy for combating coronavirus in the region.
UN to honour 2 fallen BD men on Peacekeepers Day Friday
Two Bangladeshi peacekeepers, who have lost their lives in the line of duty, will be honoured at United Nations ceremony as the UN Headquarters will observe the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers on Friday.
UN@75 and the future we want
By Dr Julia Stamm BERLIN, May 27 2020 (IPS) – Crises make us think smaller. When everything is uncertain, we turn inward: to our families, our communities, the immediate needs around us. We focus on the essential and the immediate;…
Japan includes Bangladesh in widened entry ban
Japan has tightened border control and widened ban on entry of people from countries, including Bangladesh, India and Pakistan, to prevent the spread of coronavirus. A notice on the website of Japan’s foreign ministry posted on Monday said the embargo…
ADB records $1.554 bn net income, allocates 1.069bn
Dhaka, May 22 – The Asian Development Bank has recorded a net income of $1.554 billion in 2019, up from $750 million in 2018. The Bank Board of Governors in its first-ever virtual Annual Meeting held amid the novel coronavirus…
Nakba: A Call For Justice In Palestine
By Jafar M Ramini May 15th was the 72nd anniversary of the Palestinian Nakba (Catastrophe) and counting. I say ‘and counting’ because the theft of our land, the occupation, the siege on Gaza, the disposition of our people, the ethnic…