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US, UN discuss int’l community’s efforts to end violence after Myanmar coup
The US and UN have discussed the international community’s efforts to help bring an end to the Myanmar military’s violence and repression that has been going on since the February 1 military coup.
Withdrawal from Afghanistan: Biden’s reluctance in engaging Pakistan 'stunning', says US senator
A senior US senator, Lindsey Graham, on Tuesday described American President Joe Biden’s reluctance to reach out to Prime Minister Imran Khan as ‘stunning,” and warned that ignoring Pakistan while withdrawing from Afghanistan could lead to a disaster.
Chinese national’s arrest near Bangladesh border: Indian agencies probe 'larger conspiracy'
Indian security agencies are probing the possibility of the involvement of Chinese national Han Junwei, who was arrested near the border with Bangladesh on June 10, in a conspiracy relating to national security and not just financial fraud.
'Women wearing few clothes impact men, unless robots': Imran Khan's rape remark draws flak
Prime Minister Imran Khan spoke about rape and "temptation" in a recent interview with Jonathan Swan for Axios and no one is happy with what he said.
Taliban say committed to Afghan peace talks
The Taliban said on Sunday they were committed to peace talks, adding they wanted an "Islamic system" in Afghanistan that would make provisions for women's rights in line with cultural traditions and religious rules.
Govts of South Asian countries fail to devise Covid-19 recovery solutions: experts
The governments of South Asian countries, including Bangladesh, have failed to play their roles in controlling the spread of the coronavirus and come up with sustainable and effective recovery solutions to the pandemic induced crisis.
Chinese, Indian workers among 11 killed in Nepal floods, 25 missing
Landslides and flash floods triggered by heavy rain across Nepal this week killed 11 people including one Indian and two Chinese workers at a development project, while 25 people were missing elsewhere, officials said on Friday.
India calls for ‘open and inclusive’ Indo-Pacific based on sovereignty, peace
With an eye on China, India today called for an open and inclusive order in the Indo-Pacific based upon respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity of countries, peaceful resolutions of disputes through dialogue, and adherence to international rules and laws.
No meeting planned with Indian counterpart, says Pakistani foreign minister
The much-anticipated meeting of the foreign ministers of Pakistan and India in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) on the sidelines of a ministerial conference of the Heart of Asia — Istanbul Process, which gets under way on today — has not been scheduled so far.
Philippines sends fighter aircraft over Chinese vessels in South China Sea
The Philippine military is sending light fighter aircraft to fly over hundreds of Chinese vessels in disputed waters in the South China Sea, its defence minister said, as he repeated his demand the flotilla be withdrawn immediately.
Suspected suicide bombing at Indonesian church wounds 14 people
Two suspected suicide bombers blew themselves up outside a Catholic church in the Indonesian city of Makassar on Sunday, wounding fourteen people on the first day of the Easter Holy Week, the country’s national police said.
Congress files RTI seeking info on Modi’s claim of his arrest for supporting Bangladesh’s independence
An application has been filed under the Right to Information Act (RTI) seeking detailed information about Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s claim of his arrest and imprisonment for supporting Bangladesh’s independence.
Bangladesh, India bilateral talks begin
Bilateral talks between Bangladesh and India started this afternoon at the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) in Dhaka.
Hasina-Modi talks: Focus to be on connectivity, trade, health
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi are set to have “substantive discussions” with focus on trade, connectivity and Covid-19 cooperation.
India needs to play leading role in building stable, vibrant South Asia: PM Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said India, being the largest country in the region, needs to play a pioneering role in building a stable and politically and economically vibrant South Asia.
PM Hasina welcomes Modi at Dhaka airport
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Dhaka on a two-day official visit to take part in the golden jubilee celebration of Bangladesh's independence and Mujib Borsho – birth centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Destinies of our peoples are intertwined: Imran Khan writes to PM Hasina
Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan has written a letter to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, congratulating her on 50th anniversary of Bangladesh’s independence and Mujib Borsho, seeking to fortify the existing bonds between the two countries and to build new ones for the succeeding generations.
7th Staff Talks between Indian Navy and Bangladesh Navy ends in New Delhi
The three-day 7th Staff Talks between Indian Navy and Bangladesh Navy for further bolstering existing defence relations between the two countries in the maritime domain ended in New Delhi today.