The Taliban’s dilemma
The writer says what the Taliban need is a step in the right direction and developing the capacity to transform their militancy into political rule.
South Asia
18 Bangladeshi fishermen taken away by Myanmar border guard
All 18 fishermen are residents of Shahparir Dwip in Teknaf upazila.
Dhaka’s abstention in Ukraine vote is an anomaly
Many in Bangladesh say it's consistent with the country's foreign policy, and that the vote was a continuation of its earlier positions in the UN.
Russia-Ukraine conflict has major economic implications: External affairs minister
He also said the impact of the conflict on energy and commodity prices was already visible and the disruption of the global supply chain was expected to be significant
No indication India’s missile launch into Pakistan was anything other than accident: US
The projectile travelled 124 kilometres inside Pakistani territory in three minutes and 44 seconds.
In call with German foreign minister, Qureshi says world must take note of India’s ‘accidental’ missile launch
The missile, which was initially identified by Pakistan as an unarmed "high-speed flying object", had travelled 124 kilometres inside Pakistani territory in three minutes and 44…
No possibility of Chinese missile maintenance facility in Bangladesh: Foreign affairs minister
He also said China would not set up any military base for its use in any foreign country, including Bangladesh.
India unsure of Russian arms to meet China, Pakistan threats
Experts say up to 60 per cent of Indian defence equipment comes from Russia.
India should have immediately informed Pakistan about accidental missile launch, says Islamabad
Pakistan's Foreign Office said the entire incident indicated many loopholes and technical lapses of a serious nature in India's handling of strategic weapons.
Bangladesh, UAE to deepen relations
Following a meeting of the two countries leaders, four MoUs aimed to boost bilateral cooperation were signed.