Sanctions
Russians holiday at home as sanctions put Europe out of reach
Like millions of Russians, Natalia and Igor spent their summer break at home this year, as Western sanctions and travel restrictions shut the country off from most European tourism destinations.
Exclusive / Billions in dollar and euro notes reach Russia despite sanctions
China's yuan has overtaken the greenback to become the most traded foreign currency in Moscow, although significant payment problems persist.
The implications for China, the West and India
Powerful countries, far and near, have shown active interest in Bangladesh’s election and have been polarised in a rather peculiar fashion
Cambodia elections / The old political playbook needs a major upgrade
One would be wise to throw away the old playbook and get tips from democracies that provide leaders with the greatest power of all: the true mandate of the people
Misinterpreting threats of visa ban won’t do us any good
Misleading analyses can help propagate a narrative for immediate damage control, but are not helpful to overcome the real crisis.
Will be very unfortunate if fresh sanctions imposed: Momen
"There is no reason for new sanction. I don't have any idea on it. It depends on individual countries"
Bangladesh won't buy anything from those who impose sanctions: PM
"There is now a tendency to give sanctions, and sanctions on those by whom we contain terrorism. We have taken a decision. I have said that I will not buy anything from those who will give sanctions," she said
US SANCTIONS / A ‘tonic’ for our security forces?
It is unfortunate that security agencies have been used in a manner that has generated more fear in people’s mind than confidence and faith in them.
Sanctions could act as a “boomerang”, China's Xi Jinping warns at BRICS meeting
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday is hosting a virtual summit with the leaders of Brazil, Russia, India and South Africa collectively known as the “BRICS,” amid rising concerns over the global economic outlook and a growing political divide between Beijing and New Delhi.
Russians holiday at home as sanctions put Europe out of reach
Like millions of Russians, Natalia and Igor spent their summer break at home this year, as Western sanctions and travel restrictions shut the country off from most European tourism destinations.
Billions in dollar and euro notes reach Russia despite sanctions
China's yuan has overtaken the greenback to become the most traded foreign currency in Moscow, although significant payment problems persist.
The implications for China, the West and India
Powerful countries, far and near, have shown active interest in Bangladesh’s election and have been polarised in a rather peculiar fashion
The old political playbook needs a major upgrade
One would be wise to throw away the old playbook and get tips from democracies that provide leaders with the greatest power of all: the true mandate of the people
Misinterpreting threats of visa ban won’t do us any good
Misleading analyses can help propagate a narrative for immediate damage control, but are not helpful to overcome the real crisis.
Will be very unfortunate if fresh sanctions imposed: Momen
"There is no reason for new sanction. I don't have any idea on it. It depends on individual countries"
Bangladesh won't buy anything from those who impose sanctions: PM
"There is now a tendency to give sanctions, and sanctions on those by whom we contain terrorism. We have taken a decision. I have said that I will not buy anything from those who will give sanctions," she said
A ‘tonic’ for our security forces?
It is unfortunate that security agencies have been used in a manner that has generated more fear in people’s mind than confidence and faith in them.
Sanctions could act as a “boomerang”, China's Xi Jinping warns at BRICS meeting
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday is hosting a virtual summit with the leaders of Brazil, Russia, India and South Africa collectively known as the “BRICS,” amid rising concerns over the global economic outlook and a growing political divide between Beijing and New Delhi.
Supplementary budget passed in the Parliament
The Jatiya Sangsad today passes the supplementary budget of Taka 15,339 crore, 82 lakh and 50 thousand for the 2017-18 fiscal to meet the increased expenditures under different ministries and divisions.