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Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Tuesday refused demands by anti-government protesters to resign ahead of upcoming elections, urging them to abandon their “people’s revolution”. Related Stories Thai PM offers elections as opposition MPs quit en masse AFP Thai king appeals for stability after violent protests AFP Thai protest leader calls for last chance protest […]
Read MoreDHAKA, Dec. 9 (nsnewswire) — China on Monday called for “holding an inclusive election at an early date for political statblity” in Bangladesh. Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei made the call on Dec. 9 while replied a question on Bangladesh during a regular press conference. “As a friendly neighbor of Bangladesh, China sincerely hopes […]
Read MoreST JOHN’S, Antigua, Dec. 9 (nsnewswire) — Acting in the best interest of the safety and security of the West Indies Under 19 team, the West Indies Cricket Board has withdrawn the team from its tour of Bangladesh. The WICB’s decision was taken following consideration of a report on the situation in Bangladesh as prepared […]
Read MoreBANGKOK (Reuters) — Thai PM proposes referendum on her future as protesters prepare big push Reuters. Thai prime minister pleads for end to protests Associated Press At least one killed as Thai anti-government protests turn violent Reuters Thai protesters occupy Finance Ministry in bid to oust government Reuters Thai protesters call for nationwide uprising Associated […]
Read MoreDHAKA, Dec. 8 (nsnewswire) — Citing security concerns, West Indies Under 19 cricket team Sunday declined to play against Bangladesh in Chittagong. The visitors expressed their reluctance after a bomb was blasted Saturday night in front of Hotel Agrabad in the seaport city, where the West Indies team have been residing. Bangladesh was rocked by […]
Read MoreJOHANNESBURG — Vilikazi Street in Soweto was quiet after the announcement of the death of Nelson Mandela — until a parade of African National Congress (ANC) members dressed colorfully in yellow, green and black marched past their former leader’s home singing old struggle songs and praising his life’s work. It’s been a common sight since […]
Read MoreJOHANNESBURG: South Africa on Saturday began preparations to host US President Barack Obama and other world leaders eager to pay their respects to Nelson Mandela during 10 days of mourning for the anti-apartheid icon. On Friday President Jacob Zuma announced the mourning period for Mandela, the founding father of modern South Africa and its first […]
Read MoreWASHINGTON, Dec. 7 (nsnewswire) — Bangladeshi political parties should engage immediately in constructive dialogue to find a way forward to hold elections that are free, fair, and credible, and that reflects the will of the Bangladeshi people, said Deputy State Department spokeswoman Marie Harf during daily press briefing in Washington on Dec. 6, 2013. QUESTION: […]
Read MoreDHAKA, Dec. 6 (nsnewswire) — Almost 62 per cent of children who took part in a recent Opinion Poll think that child rights are overlooked by political aspirants and leaders as children do not vote. In Bangladesh, more than 90 per cent children are aware of their rights. Overall, 70 per cent of urban and […]
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