Foreign-Affairs
Credible, accurate reporting is a lifeline for all: UN rights chief
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet on Friday said she was alarmed by restrictive measures imposed by several States against the independent media, as well as the arrest and intimidation of journalists, saying the free flow information was vital in fighting COVID-19.
Saving lives at sea must be a collective effort: UNHCR
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has sought greater coordination and responsibility-sharing by states to address the maritime movements of refugees and asylum-seekers in the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea saving lives.
Govt facilitated repatriation of 4,422 foreigners from Bangladesh: MoFA
The government of Bangladesh has so far facilitated the repatriation of 4,422 foreigners living in Bangladesh, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs here on Thursday.
177 more British travellers leave Dhaka for London
Another group of 177 British travellers left Dhaka for London on Thursday afternoon in the second chartered flight.
COVID-19: People, their rights ‘must be front and centre’
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has laid emphasis on respecting human rights at this time of crisis to build more effective and inclusive solutions for the emergency of today and the recovery for tomorrow.
Myanmar urged to protect free expression
The Myanmar government should protect free expression, free all political prisoners, and provide remedies to anyone who was arbitrarily detained, said Athan and Fortify Rights in a new report on Thursday.
On April 17, Myanmar released nearly 25,000 prisoners as part of a presidential pardon; however, at least 182 political prisoners remain behind bars, and the government has failed to provide former political prisoners with effective remedies as required by international law.
130 people including citizens of Malaysia, Singapore leave Dhaka
A total of 130 people, including citizens of Malaysia and Singapore, left Dhaka by a chartered flight of Singapore Airlines on Wednesday.
Dhaka seeks voluntary fund, softer loans among OIC countries to fight COVID-19
Bangladesh has said the OIC Member States require a regional and global response based on unity, solidarity and compassion to overcome the challenges of this pandemic.
164 more Bangladeshis set to return from India this afternoon
The third batch of 164 Bangladeshi nationals, who got stuck in India due to the nationwide lockdown there, are set to return home from Chennai this afternoon (Wednesday afternoon).
Maldives President phones Hasina; thanks her for sending medical equipment
Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Wednesday expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for sending medical equipment and relief materials to the Maldives to face the COVID-19 situation there.