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Canberra’s diplomatic dawdlers: Iran, Russia and Bangladesh sparked into action by NCA

by Phillip Thomson,Public Service Reporter at The Canberra Times “Use it or lose it” rules are forcing diplomatic missions in Canberra to take action. Plots of land worth many millions of dollars that have been sitting idle for years will soon have embassies and high commissions on them. The National Capital Authority’s hardened stance against […]

More work needs to be done for children with special needs

DHAKA, Nov. 26 (NsNewsWire) — Speakers at the seminar emphasised that more work needs to be done for children with special needs, particularly for children with autism. There is enough awareness regarding the status of these children, but there should be more focus on their wellbeing. The seminar was jointly organised by BRAC and the […]

PM inaugurates GP’s 3G network for Dohogram people

DHAKA, Nov. 26 (NsNewsWire) — Prime Minister Shiekh Hasina has inaugurated Grameenphone’s 3G network at Dohogram in Lalmonirhat, a remote area, through a video conference from Ganabhaban with Tarana Halim, MP, State Minister, Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications. The State Minister along with the local member of the parliament, the Chairman of Parliamentary Standing Committee […]

Bangladesh arrests youth over IS propaganda

DHAKA, Nov. 25 (NsNewsWire) — One person has been arrested on suspicion of spreading IS propaganda in Bangladesh. The Detective Branch of Bangladesh Police have detained the man identified as Nahid Hossain, 25 from Dhaka’s Badda area last night. A SMS sent by Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Wednesday said the man was arrested from the […]

US issues worldwide travel alert for citizens

DHAKA, Nov. 24 (NsNewsWire) — The US has issued a worldwide travel alert for its citizens in response to “increased terrorist threats”. The state department said “current information” suggested the Islamic State [IS] group, al-Qaeda, Boko Haram and others continued “to plan terrorist attacks in multiple regions”, reports BBC online. The alert, it said, will […]

Body of missing Japanese woman found dead in Bangladesh capital

DHAKA, Nov. 24 (Xinhua) — A woman believed to be a Japanese national has been found dead in an apartment in Bangladesh capital Dhaka days after she was reported missing, police said. According to the official, a team of the Detective Branch of Bangladesh Police early Tuesday found the body of the Japanese woman who […]

US student arrested over clock seeks $15 million

DHAKA, Nov. 24 (NsNewsWire) — The family of a Texas Muslim teenager arrested for bringing a homemade clock that was mistaken for a bomb to school demanded $15 million in damages and an apology from the city of Irving and its schools to avoid a lawsuit, lawyers said on Monday, reports Reuters. The lawyers represent […]

‘Bangladesh group’ against amicable ties with Pakistan: Nisar

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Sunday said a ‘group’ in Bangladesh is averse to restoration of amicable atmosphere between the people of Pakistan and Bangladesh, reports geo tv. In a statement issued here, the Interior Minister said it is high time the thirst ended now for taking revenge against anyone, ‘who is […]

Bangladesh on high alert after 2 opposition leaders executed

NEW DELHI, Nov. 23 (NsNewsWire) — Bangladesh was on high alert Monday after executing two opposition leaders for war crimes during the country’s 1971 independence war, despite threats of violence by their supporters and international concerns that the legal proceedings were flawed, reports AP. A reporter was shot and wounded Sunday after covering the funeral […]