DHAKA, June 9 (NsNewsWire) — On May 28, the Government of Japan allocated two hundred million Japanese Yen (approximately 1.78 million US dollar) to UNHCR for its programme to support the displaced Myanmar residents in the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, who were affected by the destabilized situation in the northern part of Rakhine State, in […]

Source:Global Times Published: 2018/6/8 20:58:40 Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in China on Friday to kick off his first state visit to the country since re-election and attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Qingdao. This is also Chinese President Xi Jinping’s first meeting with Putin since Xi began his new presidential term. There […]

DHAKA, June 8 (NsNewsWire) — The Unnayan Onneshan (UO), an independent multidisciplinary think-tank, finds that the proposed budget for FY 2018-19 lacks measures necessary to address the macroeconomic, medium term and institutional challenges facing the economy. “The budget speech seems to lack providing prudent and farsighted solutions to the current challenges except it earmarks ambitious […]

DHAKA, June 7 (NsNewsWire) — The High Commissioner hosted an Iftar and dinner on 6 June 2018. It was attended by Hon’ble Speaker of Jatiya Sangsad, Hon’ble Ministers, Advisers, Leader of Opposition, representatives of political parties, Ambassadors, business leaders, eminent persons, editors/media. The High Commissioner exchanged greetings on the occasion of the holy month of […]

Church officials in Bangladesh are stepping up legal action to reclaim land allegedly grabbed by an influential Buddhist monk in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) four years ago. In 2014, Prakash Ucha Hla, a Bhante (Buddhist priest), forcefully annexed 5.57 acres of land of St. Paul’s Church in Roangchaari, a mission center under Queen of Fatima Catholic Church […]

DHAKA, June 7 (NsNewsWire) — The Bangladeshi government has been preparing for launching the country’s second satellite following the successful placement of the first one last month, reports Xinhua. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina made the announcement during a question-answer session at the parliament on Wednesday. She said preparations are underway for the country’s second communication […]

DHAKA, June 6 (NsNewsWire) — Bangladesh on Tuesday appointed a new air chief, reports Xinhua. Masihuzzaman Serniabat was named as the new chief of Bangladesh Air Force with a promotion to air marshal. According to a statement issued by the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) of Bangladesh Army, the new air force chief will take […]

Source:Global Times Published: 2018/6/4 23:38:39 South Korean media said Monday that President Moon Jae-in might join the June 12 summit in Singapore and jointly sign a declaration to end the Korean War with US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. The South Korea government seems to be the one releasing the message, […]

 Tribute by Sir Frank Peters It’s hard to believe that Wednesday, June 6, 2018, marks the fourth death anniversary of Mahbubul Alam. Sometimes I find it hard to accept he’s dead, his spirit has such strength and vibrant colours.   It’s a universal fact that people die all the time. It’s a natural event, and […]