Allow Rohingyas in Bangladesh to join in income-generating activities: US
Humanitarian agencies have also appealed for more than $876 million this year to support the Rohingya in Bangladesh.
South Asia
Bangladeshi allegedly shot dead ‘by India’s border security forces’ on border
The deceased was identified as Rabiul Haque, 40, a cattle trader and son of Rahmat Ullah of Pirpurkullah village in the upazila, reports our Chuadanga correspondent quoting Border…
Pakistan’s stance on Israel-Palestine conflict ‘is and will’ remain same: Minister
The foreign minister’s statement comes as Israel has increased efforts to stabilise ties with Saudi Arabia and other Muslim countries.
Nepal assures China it is against ‘Taiwan independence’
Nepal's statement added the two sides reiterated their commitment to respecting and accommodating each other’s concerns and core interests, while acknowledging the history of…
US factor emerges in India’s row with Canada
US Ambassador to Canada David Cohen explicitly stated during an interview that "there was shared intelligence among 'Five Eyes' partners that helped lead Canada to make the…
Cambodia-India bilateral trade treaty talks near end
Both parties talked about enhancing partnership and cooperation, in areas of security, defence, tourism and culture, and also highlighted innovative conservation projects that…
Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh say living conditions worse than in Myanmar: Report
Sixty-five per cent of respondents said they believed movement restrictions in Bangladesh were worse than what they had experienced in Myanmar.
US wants Bangladesh to take action against counterfeit apparel exports
The United States Trade Representative had identified Bangladesh as one of the top five sources for counterfeit clothing items globally, a discredit that stakeholders have…
Pakistan special envoy meets Afghan foreign minister in Kabul
The visit comes amid tensions between the neighbouring countries over an uptick in terrorist attacks by the outlawed Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan in the country.
Pakistan’s peace overtures to India have been met with negativity: FM Jilani
Jilani said that in such a complex environment, “India’s belligerence and anti-Pakistan theatrics for domestic elections” are taking the two countries further away from the…