Foreign-Affairs
Hague Hearing: Dhaka, Washington expect good outcome
Bangladesh and the United States are expecting good results on accountability front as the second day hearing on genocide by Myanmar against Rohingyas began at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Wednesday.
Suu Kyi denies Myanmar genocide allegations at top UN court
Myanmar's former pro-democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi on Wednesday denied that her country's armed forces committed genocide against the Rohingya minority, telling the U.N.'s top court that the exodus of hundreds of thousands of Muslims was the unfortunate result of a battle with insurgents.
COP25: Dhaka seeks drastic actions on adaptation
Mentioning that the adverse impacts of climate change will continue to strongly challenge lives and livelihoods, Environment, Forests and Climate Change Minister Md Shahab Uddin on Tuesday called for drastic actions on adaptation.
China rejects US views; says BRI inclusive, beneficial to all
Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Li Jiming has sharply reacted to US’ views regarding Belt and Road initiative (BRI) maintaining that BRI is “open, inclusive and beneficial” to all.
Myanmar: UN expert calls for protecting activists campaigning for justice
The UN Special Rapporteur on Myanmar Yanghee Lee has condemned online threats against activists campaigning for justice and accountability, urging the government and social media firms to do more to protect campaigners.
ADB partners with Bangladesh to support health care PPP
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the government of Bangladesh on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly promote public-private partnership (PPP) projects in the country’s health care sector.
Suu Kyi, generals must be held criminally accountable: Nobel laureates
Nobel Peace laureates have demanded that Myanmar’s State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi, along with her army commanders, be held criminally accountable for crimes committed.
Indian Army gives 10 bomb-sniffing dogs to Bangladesh
Dhaka, Dec 9 (UNB) - Indian Army has gifted 10 Mine Detection Dogs (MDDs) to Bangladesh Army as a goodwill gesture.
Myanmar genocide: Canada, Netherlands for supporting Gambia’s efforts
Canada and the Netherlands on Monday called upon all States Parties to the Genocide Convention to support The Gambia in its efforts to address the alleged acts of genocide committed against Rohingyas by Myanmar.
COP25: High level segment to begin Tuesday
Leader of Bangladesh delegation, Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Md Shahab Uddin will speak for the country during the minister-level high level segment scheduled to kick off on Tuesday at COP25 – this year’s edition of the UN’s annual conference on climate change.