UNB: Russia wants to strengthen its bilateral and constructive cooperation with Bangladesh securing peace and stability in South Asia and beyond. While congratulating new Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Bangladesh and Russia have similar approaches to regional and global agenda and are bound by friendship and partnership. Minister…
Kabir Humayun: Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali has expressed deep shock at demise of United States Senator John Sidney McCain. “I am deeply saddened…. On behalf of the government and the people of Bangladesh, I express our heartfelt condolence to you and through you to the government and the people of the United States and…
AFP : A new exodus of boats carrying Rohingya fleeing from Myanmar has begun, with at least six boats carrying hundreds of refugees intercepted at sea or washing ashore over the past month. The recent flurry of voyages making the treacherous crossing of the Andaman sea to seek refuge in Thailand and Malaysia is close…
Reuters: The former bodyguard whose violent conduct plunged French President Emmanuel Macron into his biggest political crisis this summer agreed reluctantly to face questioning by senators as their hearings resumed on Wednesday. Alexandre Benalla, 26, is under criminal investigation after being filmed beating a May Day protester. The scandal brought the sharpest criticism Macron has…
Rumi Akter writes for DOT : Since 2016 to till, Brexit issue has been on the verge of discussion in the international system. On 23 June 2016, the first referendum was held to decide whether Britain would be in or out of the European Union (EU). However, 51.9% voted in favour of leaving the EU…
UNB The Bangladesh’s multinational electronics brand, Walton fridges have been getting sound response in the Lebanese market for its world-class quality, lucrative design and affordable rates. The local brand shipped out two shipments of power efficient inverter fridges to the Middle Eastern country Lebanon under the ‘OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer). Walton authorities said they were…
Marilyn Thipthorpe ‘Friends’ has become one of the legends in TV series history, breaking record after record. This time-tested show has a wide fan following till date and it’s a testament to its quality and values that the show is still viewed all over the world. This feel good, humor sponged drama made you grow…
Reuters: India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is confident of doing well at this year’s general election despite the party’s recent losses in state polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in an interview with Reuters partner ANI on Tuesday. “No reason for morale down. We are confident and are moving ahead. In 2019, if there…
Minnie Potter German Nazis built concrete bunkers up and down the west coasts of Norway and France during World War 2. These buttresses were known jointly as the Atlantic Wall, and it was this blockade that the Allies violated during the assault at Normandy. A lot of the Atlantic Wall and many other WWII bunkers…
AP: Turkey’s president appeared to escalate a dispute with the United States that has helped foment a Turkish currency crisis, claiming Tuesday that his country will boycott U.S.-made electronic goods. Behind the scenes, however, diplomats resumed contact to ease tensions. Addressing a conference of his ruling party faithful in the capital, Recep Tayyip Erdogan added…