Politics ‘US does not favour one party over the other’ November 17, 2023 Liza Farhana The United States has urged all parties to exercise restraint, avoid violence, and work together to create the conditions for free and fair elections conducted in a peaceful manner. “So…
Politics 2 top officials from US, India arrive in Dhaka today February 13, 2023 Amino Ambian Two high-level foreign officials — US State Department Counselor Derek Chollet and Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra — are expected to arrive in Dhaka today. While Chollet’s visit may…
Politics Hasan questions human rights situation in US April 14, 2022 Liza Farhana Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Thursday said that the human rights situation in Bangladesh was better than in the US in many instances. Negating the US report…
US US issues sanctions on alleged arms dealers for Myanmar junta March 25, 2022 Liza Farhana The United States imposed new sanctions on Friday targeting alleged arms dealers and companies it said were involved in procuring weapons for Myanmar’s junta, the US Treasury Department said. Canada…
Politics US sees progress but indicates no sanction withdrawal March 20, 2022 kusha Kishoan The United States has recognized progress in last three months with regard to the activities of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), against which Washington slapped sanctions in December last year.…
US US takes steps to counter Ukraine crisis, energy costs February 21, 2022 kusha Kishoan There could be a knock-on impact to energy prices paid by American consumers from ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, US Vice-President Kamala Harris said, adding that the US government…
World US, Britain, Canada hit top Myanmar justice officials with sanctions February 1, 2022 Md Mojahidul Islam The United States, Britain and Canada hit top Myanmar justice officials with sanctions on Monday on the one-year anniversary of a military coup. The US Treasury Department placed sanctions on…
Politics US US doesn’t want to impose any sanctions on Bangladesh: Congressman Meeks February 1, 2022 Md Mojahidul Islam Influential US Congressman and Chair of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs Gregory W Meeks has said they do not want to impose any sanctions against Bangladesh and there is…
World UK banned Huawei because US told us to: former minister January 20, 2022 kusha Kishoan The UK government’s decision to ban Huawei 5G equipment and services “had nothing to do with national security,” and was because of American pressure, a former business and industry minister…
Politics RAB is essentially serving US goal of reducing crime: Foreign Minister Momen December 18, 2021 kusha Kishoan Foreign Minister AK Abul Momen has said Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) is working in compliance with the goals set by the United States to reduce crime. While discussing his talk…