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Global summit on migration, development kicks off in Bangladesh

by Naim-Ul-Karim DHAKA, Dec. 11 (NsNewsWire) — The 9th Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD) summit began Saturday in Bangladesh capital Dhaka, with focus on adoption of two compacts for migrants and refugees,reports Xinhua. Some 500 delegates including 300 government officials from about 125 countries and over 30 UN agencies, international organizations, global civil […]

Statement by the EU Spokesperson on the recent escalation of violence in Myanmar

DHAKA, Dec. 6 (NsNewsWire) — The following is the unedited text of a statement by an EU Spokesperson on the recent escalation of violence in Myanma: “The announcement by the Government of Myanmar of the establishment of a Commission of Inquiry into the recent violence in Rakhine State is a welcome one. The announcement by the Government […]

India President meets Bangladesh 100 member Youth Delegation

DHAKA, Dec. 6 (NsNewsWire) — The 100-member Bangladesh Youth Delegation-2016 called on Hon’ble President of India H.E. Mr. Pranab Mukherjee today (Dec 5, 2016) at the Darbar Hall of the Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi. Mr. Vijay Goyal, Hon’ble Minister of State of Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports of Govt of India, and Dr A […]

Flagging off Ceremony of 100 Member Bangladesh Youth Delegation

DHAKA, Dec. 4 (NsNewsWire) — The High Commission of India organized a flagging off ceremony of the 100 member Bangladesh Youth Delegation to India at Dhaka on Dec 2, 2016. The delegation will embark on an 8 day visit (Dec 4 – 11) to different cities in India such as New Delhi, Agra, Ahmedabad and […]

ASIA, PACIFIC AND ARAB STATES MINISTERS MEET TO DISCUSS JOB CREATION, EQUALITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE

Bali, Indonesia, Dec. 4 (NsNewsWire) – Representatives from about 35 countries throughout Asia, the Pacific and the Arab states, will meet in Bali, Indonesia next week (6-9 December) to discuss issues affecting employment and the world of work. The 16TH Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting (APRM) is being organized by the International Labour Organization […]

Trump-Tsai phone call and the One-China policy

Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen had a telephone conversation with US president-elect Donald Trump on Friday. Trump later tweeted, “The President of Taiwan called today to wish me congratulations on winning the Presidency. Thank you!” An hour after that, he added “Interesting how the US sells Taiwan billions of dollars of military equipment but I should […]

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Accepts PM Narendra Modi’s Invitation To Visit India

New Delhi: Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has accepted Narendra Modi’s invitation to visit India and programme elements and dates are being worked out, External Affairs Ministry said today, reports PTI. “Prime Minister Modi has extended an invitation to Bangladesh Prime Minister Hasina to visit India and the invitation has been accepted. Details of […]

10,000 Rohingyas entered Bangladesh in recent weeks: UN

At least 10,000 Rohingyas have entered Bangladesh recently to flee violence in Myanmar, the United Nations said yesterday. “Based on reports by various humanitarian agencies, we estimate that there could be 10,000 new arrivals in recent weeks,” Vivian Tan, a spokeswoman for the UN refugee agency in Bangkok, told AFP. “The situation is fast changing […]

OPEC decides to cut oil production by 1.2 mln bpd

VIENNA, Dec. 1 (NsNewsWire) — The OPEC on Wednesday decided to cut its oil output by 1.2 million barrels per day, setting the ceiling of oil production at 32.5 million barrels per day (bpd). The reduction is effective from Jan. 1, 2017, and is the cartel’s first oil reduction since 2008. The reduction is being […]