Foundations of India-Bangladesh relationship strong enough to endure this difficult period: Former PM Hasina
Dhaka, Dec 7 (IANS) Thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India for their “support and humanity’, former Bangladesh Prime Minister and President of the Bangladesh Awami League, Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said that New Delhi is right to continue upholding the importance of democratic principles, minority protection, and regional stability in Dhaka. […]
Bangladesh’s jute industry losing global edge due to high costs, outdated technology: BJSA chairman
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Bangladesh’s jute industry is steadily losing its edge in the global market as high production costs, outdated machinery and low productivity continue to drag the sector down, according to Bangladesh Jute Spinners Association (BJSA) Chairman Tapash Pramanik. In an interview with ‘The Daily Star’, Pramanik said jute mills in Bangladesh […]
Bangladesh: Journalists protest against attacks on offices of media outlets
Dhaka, Dec 21 (IANS) Journalists in Bangladesh held protests against arson attacks and vandalism at the offices of media outlets Prothom Alo and The Daily Star, calling for immediate arrest and punishment for those involved in the attack. They warned that continued impunity would pose a threat to press freedom and public safety, local media […]
Awami League condemns attacks on media offices, flags crisis in Bangladesh
Dhaka, Dec 20 (IANS) Bangladesh’s Awami League party strongly condemned a series of nationwide attacks targeting media offices, cultural institutions, and diplomatic missions, describing them as a “planned terrorist attack.” The party asserted that such incidents show that the minimum characteristics of a modern, civilised state have ceased to exist in the country. These attacks […]
Global grouping slams attacks on journalists, media outlets in Bangladesh
Dhaka, Dec 19 (IANS) The Media Freedom Coalition (MFC) – a partnership of over 50 countries from six continents working together to advocate for media freedom and the safety of journalists all over the world – has severely criticised the attacks carried out against journalists, editors, and media houses across Bangladesh. The strong criticism came […]
US Embassy in Dhaka urges vigilance amid rising unrest in Bangladesh
Dhaka, Dec 19 (IANS) As violence escalates in Bangladesh following the death of Sharif Osman Hadi, spokesperson of radical Inqilab Mancha group, the US Embassy in Dhaka on Friday urged American citizens in the South Asian nation to exercise caution, warning that gatherings intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational. Hadi succumbed to his injuries […]
UK MP hosts event in Parlimanent raising alarm over growing political, religious violence in Bangladesh
London, Dec 18 (IANS) An event hosted by a UK Parliamentarian drew attention to the alarming rise of political and religious violence and growing threats to democracy in Bangladesh. UK Conservative Party MP Bob Blackman hosted the event, which was attended by the Bangladesh Unity Forum, and Doughty Street Chambers barristers, according to the Awami […]
Bangladesh: Yunus Advisor directs police to arrest Awami League members on sight
Dhaka, Dec 18 (IANS) Bangladesh’s interim government Home Affairs Advisor Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has directed police to arrest members of the Awami League on sight, without verifying whether cases have been registered against them, local media reported. He made the remarks on Wednesday afternoon in the Narayanganj district, amid a protest by leaders and workers […]
India summons Bangladesh envoy over deteriorating security environment in Dhaka
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) summoned Bangladesh High Commissioner to India, Riaz Hamidullah on Wednesday to convey New Delhi’s strong concerns over the deteriorating security environment in Bangladesh. According to the MEA, the Bangladeshi envoy’s attention was drawn specifically to the activities of some extremist elements who have announced […]
Victory Day: Sheikh Hasina’s son warns of increasing Pak-backed proxies in Bangladesh
Dhaka, Dec 16 (IANS) As Bangladesh observes Victory Day on Tuesday, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s son Sajeeb Wazed warned that the “proxies of Pakistani occupational forces” have been emboldened across the country to an unprecedented extent. Victory Day commemorates December 16 1971, when Bangladesh emerged as an independent nation after the Pakistani forces surrendered […]
