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- Corrupt Israeli regime must be uprooted: Khamenei
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Business risks in political and social instability: JETRO Report
Japanese companies operating in Bangladesh have highlighted political and social instability as the primary threat to the business environment. Additionally, unclear government policies, shortages in electrical infrastructure, ambiguity and complexity in laws, and bureaucratic red tape are also...
Japan, China, South Korea meet at geopolitical 'turning point in history'
The top diplomats from Japan, China and South Korea met in Tokyo on Saturday, seeking common ground on East Asian security and economic issues amid escalating global uncertainty. Given the increasingly severe international situation, I believe we may truly be at a turning point in history,...
Israeli democracy 'hijacked by the worst people' following Shin Bet chief’s firing
The sacking of Ronen Bar, head of Israels Shin Bet domestic intelligence agency, has sparked widespread protests across the country, with demonstrators accusing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus government of undermining Israeli democracy. Netanyahu removed Bar from his position over alleged...
Election dialogues in August-September
The Election Commission (EC) is ramping up preparations for the 13th National Parliament elections, set for December. The election schedule may be announced in October. Ahead of that, the EC plans to hold dialogues with political parties in August-September after completing preliminary work in...
Ex-Nagorik Committee leader announces new political platform
A new political platform, led by Ali Ahsan Zonaed, one of the organisers of the July uprising and a former joint convener of the Jatiya Nagorik Committee, is set to be introduced in April this year. Zonaed made the announcement in a Facebook post on Sunday. In the post, he wrote, After the...
Reform initiative is fully homegrown, says CA’s press secretary
Chief advisers press secretary Shafiqul Alam said on Sunday that the entire reform initiative is a homegrown process and will remain so, noting that Bangladeshs friendly partners and well-wishers support the reform agenda. The reform process is fully homegrown. We are maintaining the highest...
Commission wants to reach a consensus shortly to formulate 'National Charter’: Ali Riaz
The National Consensus Commission has sent letters to 34 political parties including the 166 recommendations and full report of six reform commissions. Political parties and alliances are required to provide their opinions on these recommendations by March 13. Discussions will begin with...
Election this year may be difficult due to unrest, says NCP chief Nahid
National Citizen Party (NCP) chief Nahid Islam, who recently resigned as an adviser to the interim government, stated that holding the next general election this year will be challenging due to administrative failures in ensuring public safety across the country. Nahid, a key student leader who...
Govt committee recommends withdrawal of 4,615 political cases
The committee formed by the Ministry of Law to review and recommend the withdrawal of politically motivated and harassing cases has so far suggested lifting 4,615 cases, reports UNB. Headed by Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Professor Dr Asif Nazrul, the committee has held six...
UN rights chief expresses concern over new US political direction
Basic human rights in the US are under threat as the countrys new administration rolls back previous policies to combat discrimination, UN High Commissioner forHuman RightsVolker Türksaid on Monday. Türks remarks to theUnited Nations Human Rights Council come as second-timeUS PresidentDonald...
Foreign loan commitments plummet 67% in Jul-Jan of FY25
Bangladesh has seen a sharp decline in foreign loan commitments, dropping by 67.22% in the first seven months of the current fiscal year 2024-25, as the interim government re-evaluates its borrowing strategy and reassesses projects inherited from the previous administration, according to data from...
S. Korea's Yoon suggested martial law over drinks, new book claims
A new book by Han Dong-hoon, former leader of South Koreas ruling People Power Party (PPP), claims that ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol often discussed declaring martial law over drinks with colleagues. Hans memoir, The People First, reveals that Yoon would frequently rant about suspending civilian...
Bangladesh’s economy gradually recovering from political instability: MCCI
Bangladeshs economy has gradually been recovering from political instability and a banking loan scam, according to a review by the Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI). Exports posted robust growth during the period as did the earnings from remittance inflows. The slide...
Experts warn of ethical risks as police accept donations from politicians, tycoons
The Bangladesh police force regularly receives donationsranging from vehicles to infrastructurefrom private companies, wealthy individuals, and politicians, some of whom have criminal backgrounds. While police officials justify these contributions as a necessity due to financial constraints,...
Argentina’s Milei faces impeachment threat over crypto controversy
Argentinas opposition lawmakers are considering impeachment proceedings against President Javier Milei after his endorsement of a controversial cryptocurrency led to accusations of misconduct. On Friday, Milei promoted the LIBRA crypto token on X (formerly Twitter), triggering a surge in its...
Screening of Ritwik Ghatak's film cancelled in Kolkata school after political content objection
A state-run school in Kolkata cancelled the scheduled screenings of Ritwik Ghataks documentary Amar Lenin and his acclaimed feature Komal Gandhar, following objections from local ruling party supporters over the films political content, reports UNB. Naktala Setu, a cultural organisation, had...
Accountable political govt needed to overcome crises, uncertainty: Rizvi
Senior Joint Secretary General of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Ruhul Kabir Rizvi Ahmed on Tuesday said the country now needs a political government which is accountable to the people for overcoming the economic crisis and the uncertainty the nation is facing. The country needs a...
NATO plans to oust Zelensky – Russian intelligence agency
The US-led NATO alliance views Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky as an obstacle to peace talks and is working to discredit him ahead of potential elections next fall, according to a statement by Russias Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) on Monday; reads an RT report. The SVR claims that...
BNP holds talks with Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam, 12-Party Alliance on election reforms
BNP held two separate meetings on Friday with leaders of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam and the 12-party alliance to discuss the countrys current political climate and coordinate efforts for the timely holding of the next election, with necessary reforms, reports UNB. At approximately 6:30 p.m., a...
World leaders condemn Myanmar military regime on coup anniversary
Marking four years since the military coup in Myanmar, world leaders have issued a strong joint statement condemning the regimes escalating violence against civilians. Representatives from Australia, Canada, the European Union, South Korea, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and...
Sheikh Hasina advises killing of Brigadier General Azmi
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has uncovered evidence suggesting that former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina directly ordered the disappearances and killings of political opponents during her tenure. In its report, After the Monsoon RevolutionA Roadmap to Lasting Security Sector Reform in Bangladesh, HRW...
‘New PPP’ emerging with fresh faces and policies: Qureshi
Shah Mahmood Qureshi, vice chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), penned a handwritten letter from Kot Lakhpat jail on Monday, asserting that a transformed Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) is taking shape, marked by a shift from the Bhutto legacy to the Zardari-led era, reads a DAWN report....
'Forming a state-sponsored political party will disappoint people'
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has said if students form a new political party with the help of the state and the administration, the countrymen will become disappointed. He made the remarks while addressing the rally of Teachers-Employee Oikya Jote on Saturday afternoon. Tarique Rahman...
Capital machinery imports plunge amid rising economic uncertainty
The import of capital machinery in Bangladesh has plummeted, reflecting the deepening economic uncertainty facing the nation. Data from Bangladesh Bank reveals a stark decline in letters of credit (LCs) for machinery imports across all industrial sectors during the first five months (July-November)...
Khaleda Zia acquitted in Cumilla sabotage case
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)s Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia has been acquitted in the 2015 sabotage case involving vandalism and arson in Cumillas Chauddagram. The verdict was delivered by Judge Afroza Sheuly of Cumillas Additional District and Sessions Judge Court No. 1. Public Prosecutor...
'Over 2,500 politically motivated cases to be withdrawn'
Law Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul has said over 2,500 politically motivated and harassment cases filed during the tenure of the Awami League government are expected to be withdrawn within a week. The government has successfully identified over 2,500 cases in 25 districts which were politically...
Russia sentences Navalny lawyers to prison for relaying his messages
Russia has sentenced three lawyers who defended opposition leader Alexei Navalny to prison terms for passing on his messages from behind bars. This case, unfolding amid a broader crackdown on dissent during Russias invasion of Ukraine, has sparked alarm among rights groups, who fear an escalation...
Netanyahu announces deal to release hostages after last-minute snags in Gaza ceasefire negotiations
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed on Friday that a deal to release hostages held in Gaza had been reached, despite earlier delays and last-minute snags in finalizing a ceasefire that would pause the ongoing 15-month conflict. Netanyahu said the deal, which would see the return of...