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New US visa policy: Bangladesh’s commitment and responsibility to hold a free and fair election

US Secretary of State Antony J Blinken on Wednesday announced a new US visa policy for Bangladeshi individuals believed to be responsible for, or complicit in, undermining the democratic election process. The individuals who fall under this policy include current and former Bangladeshi officials, members of pro-government and opposition political parties, and members of law

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Why does UN acknowledge Bangladesh efforts to implement CHT Peace Accord finally?

The United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues has acknowledged the progress made in implementing the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) Peace Accord, in its report on its 22nd session, held in New York from April 17 to 28. The Bangladesh delegation spoke about the achievements of the government in the implementation of the agreement during

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Western companies leaving Russia are being forced to donate to the country – and this is making it harder for them to do so

In the wake of the Ukraine war, the Kremlin is still trying to penalize Western companies leaving the Russia – and now it is increasing the cost of leaving. According to a document posted by the Russian finance ministry on Monday, investors from “unfriendly countries” — those that have imposed sanctions on Russia for its

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India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan benefit from Friendship Pipeline 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina may inaugurate the India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline on 18 March via video conference. This is the first cross-border energy pipeline between India and Bangladesh, built at an estimated cost of INR 377 crore, of which the Bangladesh portion of the pipeline built at a cost

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Bangladesh countering separatism and militancy for ensuring peace and stability in the region

At one time, separatism reared its head strongly. Mistrust and suspicion arose between the ethnic minors in Chittagong Hill Tracts and the Bengalis. However, through the 1997 peace treaty, the hills became calm. The atmosphere of disunity and mistrust created between the minors and the Bengalis is slowly disappearing. Once a rift or area of

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Why does Bangladesh need Saudi Arabia’s investment in the power and energy sector urgently?

With the aim of increasing bilateral trade and mutual economic cooperation, special attention must be paid to the ‘Middle East’. Bangladesh seeks cooperation in at least 12 sectors from the top ten countries of the Arab world or the Middle East to overcome the ongoing power and energy crisis, the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war

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It would be extremely foolish for Myanmar to think ‘military capability of Bangladesh weak’

Bangladesh doesn’t lack defence capabilities, but it wants no war, says home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal amid cross-border shelling. He also said Bangladesh does not want war with Myanmar or any other country, but its military is always ready to respond to provocation. The home minister held a high-level meeting with the chiefs of the

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Indian Army Chief’s Bangladesh trip: Revisiting Indo-Bangladesh strategic ties

Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pande recently visited Dhaka on a three-day visit at the invitation of his Bangladesh counterpart General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed, to further strengthen the defense and bilateral ties between the two nations. This is the first foreign trip of General Pande since taking charge of the office. “Continuing with the excellent

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Strategic significance of Indian Army Chief’s Bangladesh visit

The Indian Army chief, General Manoj Pande completed his Bangladesh visit recently (from July 18 to July 20) as part of the “outstanding” bilateral defense relations between Bangladesh and India. General Manoj Pande was on his first trip abroad since taking over the post. First day of his visit, the army chief laid a wreath

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Ban on Gold from Russia will Impact the Indian Commodity Markets

London plays a central role in the international Gold Trade. Japan and CME group are other major trading centres for Gold trading. Four G7 powers (UK, US, Japan & Canada) ban on Russian Gold exports will impact the global commodity market, said Mr. Narinder Wadhwa, National President, Commodity Participant Association of India (CPAI). Gold is a

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