Dhaka seeks Washington’s support in Rohingya case with ICJ

August 8, 2022

NEWS DESK Bangladesh has urged the United States to extend their support regarding the Rohingya case with the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague brought by The Gambia under the genocide convention. Bangladesh also thanked the US side as it has decided to extend their support to the Rohingyas now living in Bhasan […]Continue Reading

Beijing sincerely working to resolve Rohingya crisis: Chinese FM

August 7, 2022

NEWS DESK Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said his country is sincerely working to find a solution to the Rohingya crisis, terming Myanmar a difficult country to handle. “Myanmar is a difficult country. We are sincerely working to resolve the crisis and will continue our efforts in the future. He (Minister […]Continue Reading

Rohingya Repatriation: Dhaka urges West to impose economic sanctions on Myanmar

August 6, 2022

NEWS DESK Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has urged the Western leaders to impose strong economic sanctions on Myanmar to expedite the Rohingya repatriation efforts. He also urged the ASEAN leaders to strengthen their ongoing efforts to help create a conducive environment within Myanmar to help the forcibly displaced Myanmar nationals return to […]Continue Reading

Bangladesh calls on Vietnam for cooperation in Rohingya return

August 5, 2022

NEWS DESK Bangladesh foreign minister AK Abdul Momen called on foreign minister of Vietnam Bui Thanh Son in Phnom Penh for their cooperation in investment and return of forcefully displaced Rohingyas to their homeland from Cox’s Bazar. Momen is now on a three-day visit to Cambodia to take part in the 29th ASEAN Regional Forum […]Continue Reading

Regional strategy needed to handle Rohingya issue and terrorism, foreign minister says

July 30, 2022

NEWS DESK Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen feels the need for a regional strategy in dealing with the lingering Rohingya crisis and resultant terrorism. “The Rohingya situation is very complicated as is rightly described in the chapters of this book. Out of frustration, many Rohingyas are getting involved in criminal activities such as drug and […]Continue Reading

Egyptian writer’s epic novel ‘Divine Destiny’ on Sheikh Hasina hits market

July 28, 2022

NEWS DESK An epic novel “Divine Destiny- The legend of a father, a daughter and the holy bond” authored by Egyptian writer and journalist Mohssen Arishie on Father of Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and his daughter Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina hit Bangladesh market today, Thursday, July 28, 2022. Noted publishing house Anindya Prokash published […]Continue Reading

Army helicopter crash-lands in Dhaka, pilots hurt

July 27, 2022

NEWS DESK Two pilots were injured as a training helicopter of the Bangladesh Army made crash landing on a waterbody under Nawabganj Upazila in Dhaka district on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. The pilots- Lieutenant Colonel Ismail and Major Shams were shifted to Dhaka Combined Military Hospital by helicopter, according to Inter-Services Public Relations. Both the […]Continue Reading

IOM deputy calls for solidarity with Rohingya refugees, host communities

July 27, 2022

NEWS DESK The International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) Deputy Director General (DDG) for Operations, Ugochi Daniels, concluded a five-day (July 22-26) visit to Bangladesh and called for continued and flexible support to Rohingya refugees and host communities. During the visit, she praised the Government of Bangladesh’s exemplary role in migration management and Continue Reading

Bangladesh govt asks not to use ‘adivashi’ term, referring to constitution

July 26, 2022

DESK REPORT The government has called for not using the word ‘adivashi’ (indigenous) referring to the 15th Amendment of the Constitution where various small communities or groups have been declared as tribes, small ethnic groups and ethnic groups. In a notification signed by Deputy Secretary Sheikh Shamsur Rahman, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced […]Continue Reading

Bangladesh welcomes ICJ judgement over Rohingya genocide

July 23, 2022

NEWS DESK Bangladesh welcomed the judgment delivered by the International Court of Justice on Friday on the preliminary objections of Myanmar concerning the admissibility of the Genocide Convention in the case between the Gambia and Myanmar. The ministry of foreign affairs welcomed the judgement in a statement hours after it was delivered in The Hague. […]Continue Reading