World shredding war rules: UN
The United Nations human rights chief warned on Monday that international law and the rules of war鈥攖he foundation of peace and global order鈥攁re being ripped up.
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US mulls buffer zone in Ukraine with troops from KSA, Bangladesh
The United States and its allies are weighing a plan to establish a buffer zone inside Ukraine, potentially to be secured by troops from non-NATO countries such as Saudi Arabia or Bangladesh, NBC News has reported...
88 postal operators suspend services to US over tariffs: UN
Postal traffic to the United States plunged more than 80 per cent following Washington鈥檚 imposition of new tariffs, with 88 operators worldwide fully or partially suspending services, the Universal Postal Union said Saturday...
Japanese prime minster Ishiba says he will step down
Japan鈥檚 prime minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Sunday he would step down after less than a year in power, during which he lost his majority in both houses of parliament.
Postal traffic to US plunges by 80pc following US over tariffs: UN
The Universal Postal Union is working on the rapid development of a new technical solution, its director general Masahiko Metoki said...
US sanctions Palestinian rights groups over ICC probe
The United States has imposed sanctions on three leading Palestinian NGOs, accusing them of supporting International Criminal Court efforts to prosecute Israeli nationals.
Pakistan says 鈥榳e decide who stays鈥�, after UN plea over Afghans
Pakistan鈥檚 government on Friday said 鈥榳e decide who stays鈥�, after the United Nations refugee chief urged the country to pause its mass expulsion of Afghans after a major earthquake.
February polls key to democratic transition: Gwyn Lewis
United Nations resident coordinator Gwyn Lewis met chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday and said that the UN fully supported the February general elections in Bangladesh...
Firms 鈥榟esitant鈥� to hire in uncertain economy: survey
Businesses in several regions of the United States were reluctant to hire workers in August because of uncertainty over the economic outlook, a Federal Reserve report said Wednesday...
US charg茅 d鈥� affaires Jacobson meets air force chief
Charg茅 d鈥� affaires of the United States in Dhaka Tracey Ann Jacobson paid a courtesy call on chief of air staff of Bangladesh Air Force Air-Chief-Marshall Hasan Mahmood Khan on Wednesday...
11 killed in US strike on drug-carrying boat from Venezuela: Trump
President Donald Trump said US forces had attacked a boat carrying drugs to the United States Tuesday, killing 11 鈥榥arcoterrorists鈥� from a gang he alleged was controlled by leftist Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro...
Ariful Islam named as next ambassador to US
Ambassador Tareq Md Ariful Islam, who served as permanent representative of Bangladesh to the UN Offices in Geneva, is going to be Bangladesh鈥檚 next ambassador to the United States.
Bangladesh nominates Ariful Islam as next ambassador to United States
Ambassador Tareq Md Ariful Islam, who served as the permanent representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations Offices in Geneva, is going to be Bangladesh鈥檚 next ambassador to the United States...
Trump admin names Brent Christensen as US ambassador to Bangladesh
The Trump administration has finally named its nominee for US ambassador to Bangladesh, choosing a seasoned career diplomat to fill the top post at its Dhaka mission.
UN rights chief warns of renewed atrocities in Myanmar
The United Nations high commissioner for Human Rights Volker T眉rk has expressed grave concern over worsening atrocities in Myanmar鈥檚 Rakhine State, warning that the situation bears 鈥榙istressingly similar鈥� resemblance to the 2017 military campaign that forced hundreds of thousands of Rohingyas into Bangladesh.
Govt should sort out social safety issues for all vulnerable groups
THE call that government officials, development partners and rights activists have put out for a comprehensive social protection system covering all marginalised groups to build an equitable society is what the government should heed, especially at a time when Bangladesh, now a lower middle-income country, is set to graduate out of the bloc of least developed...
Napoli sign Hojlund on loan from Manchester United
Napoli on Monday announced the signing of Rasmus Hojlund on loan from Manchester United with an obligation to buy, bringing an end to the striker's difficult spell at Old Trafford.
UIU obtains research fund from UGC
United International University has secured funding of Tk 13 crore for three transformative research initiatives under the Higher Education Acceleration and Transformation project, supported by the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh and the World Bank.
US supports no particular party, politician, says envoy
The United States charg茅 d鈥� affaires in Dhaka, Tracey Ann Jacobson, on Monday said that the US government did not support any political party, any individual politician, or any particular outcome in the upcoming elections.
Isak poised for Liverpool on frantic Premier League d-day
Liverpool have reportedly agreed a British record fee of 拢125 million ($169 million) to sign Alexander Isak from Newcastle, with the deal set to be completed on a frantic final day of the summer transfer window.
United stars back Amorim, says De Ligt
Matthijs de Ligt insists Manchester United's players 鈥榮tand behind鈥� beleaguered boss Ruben Amorim and deserve the blame for the club's calamitous start to the season.
Fernandes lifts United gloom, Frank suffers first league loss with Spurs
Bruno Fernandes eased the pressure on Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim as his last-gasp penalty sealed a 3-2 win over Burnley, while Thomas Frank suffered his first Premier League defeat as Tottenham manager to Bournemouth on Saturday.
Cunha drops out of Brazil squad after injury with Man Utd
Matheus Cunha has dropped out of the Brazil squad to face Chile and Bolivia in World Cup qualifiers after suffering an injury with Manchester United on Saturday.
United's first win not a 'turning point' for Amorim
Manchester United secured a much-needed first win of the season for under-fire manager Ruben Amorim but needed a 97th minute Bruno Fernandes penalty to beat newly-promoted Burnley 3-2.
US should not deny Palestinians access to UNGA: France
French foreign minister Jean-Noel Barrot said Saturday there should be no restrictions on access to next month鈥檚 UN General Assembly, after the United States said it would deny visas to members of the Palestinian authority.
Govt committed to take tougher action against enforced disappearances: Asif Nazrul
Law affairs adviser Asif Nazrul on Saturday reaffirmed the government鈥檚 commitment to establishing a stronger accountability mechanism and addressing the concerns of the families of the victims of enforced disappearances...
Amorim expects to stay at United as pressure mounts
Ruben Amorim is adamant he will still be in charge of Manchester United after the forthcoming international break despite the mounting pressure on the beleaguered boss.
US to refuse visas to Palestinian officials to attend UNGA
The United States said Friday it will deny visas to members of the Palestinian Authority to attend next month鈥檚 UN General Assembly, where France is leading a push to recognize a Palestinian state.
Tariff exemption for small packages entering US ends
The United States on Friday ended tariff exemptions on small packages entering the country from abroad, in a move that has sparked concern among small businesses and warnings of consumer price hikes.
Why are countries accepting deportees from the US
Several poor countries, mostly in Africa, have agreed to take deportees from the United States as part of president Donald Trump鈥檚 crackdown on undocumented migrants. What motivates them?