Report in The Daily Star, Nov 08, 2023The UN yesterday expressed concern over the large number of people arrested in Bangladesh recently. Stéphane Dujarric, spokesman for the UN secretary-general, said this at a press briefing in response to a reporter saying that BNP did not participate in the Election Commission’s dialogue even though the party was demanding fair elections. “Well, I can’t speak to why, I mean, I don’t have the details. I can’t speak…
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The United Nations reiterated the call for free and fair elections in Bangladesh and urged all to refrain from violence. Stéphane Dujarric, spokesperson for the UN secretary general, told reporters in New York on November 1 that the UN also spoke against harassment or arbitrary arrests during this period. “I think our viewpoint on Bangladesh and the need for a free and fair election… I think we’ve spoken out very clearly [about those],” Dujarric said…
report in The Daily Star, Nov 4,2023EC sources said at the beginning of talks around 10:45am, parties including the Bangladesh Jatiya Party, Liberal Democrat Party, Kallyan Party, Communist Party Bangladesh, Muslim League BML and Bangladesh Muslim League were absent. The commission invited 22 parties for talks in the first session and 22 parties in the second session, which is set to begin at 3:00pm. The EC is holding discussions to inform parties about its election…
Report in The Daily Star, Nov 02, 2023The US State Department said dialogue is crucial for free and fair elections in Bangladesh and that it is closely monitoring the electoral environment. “We do believe that dialogue is important to achieving those goals [free and fair elections],” State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said at a regular press briefing in Washington yesterday. He added the US is closely monitoring Bangladesh’s environment leading up to January’s election and…
Report in Prothom Alo, 23 Oct 2023Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday reassured the people of the Hindu community of the country that Bangladesh Awami League (AL) will always remain beside them as was in the past. “We, the Awami League, was always beside you and will remain beside you . . ,” she said while addressing the Hindu devotees during her visit to the Durga Puja mandap (pandal) at the Dhakeshwari National Temple in…
UNB Report in Prothom Alo Online, 22 Oct 2023 at 22: 45:Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday warned that some Western powers want to install a puppet government in Bangladesh so that they can control it easily. “If They can foil the upcoming 12th general election, they could put a puppet government in Bangladesh and control it easily,” an Awami League MP quoted the prime minister as telling the Awami League Parliamentary Party meeting, held…
By Prithvi Man Shrestha in The Kathmandu Post, Oct 21, 2023Nepali officials are unsure about exporting 40MW of electricity to Bangladesh this wet season ending at the end of November, as two sides are yet to negotiate the applicable tariff. In fact, officials at the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) said that they have not had any response from the Bangladeshi side on purchasing Nepal’s power, even though the two sides had earlier signed a five-year…
report in Dhaka Tribune, Oct 19, 2023The United States has reiterated its commitment to helping the Rohingyas, noting that they will continue to support them in their time of need, as well as the generous communities in Bangladesh who host them. “Moved by our partners’ efforts in managing a humanitarian challenge that impacts the region. We are focused on the Rohingya’s voluntary, safe, dignified, and sustainable return,” said US Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) for South…
Report in The Daily Star, Oct 14, 2023The United States has advised its citizens to exercise increased caution while travelling to Bangladesh ahead of the general election. “The next general election is anticipated to occur before January 2024, and political party rallies and other election-related activities have already commenced. Political rallies and demonstrations may be held with increasing frequency or intensity as the general election draws nearer. Travellers to Bangladesh should practise vigilance and remember…
Report in The Daily Star, Oct 13, 2023An IMF delegation yesterday enquired about the steps taken by the ACC to bring back laundered money to Bangladesh. The IMF team held a meeting with the Anti-Corruption Commission officials at the ACC head office in Dhaka. The ACC responded that they had sent letters seeking legal assistance from the countries where the money had been laundered. The meeting also focused on the ACC’s activities and future plans.…
report in Prothom Alo, Oct 6, 2023Internet freedom in Bangladesh declined during the period spanning from June 2022 to May 2023, said US-based think tank Freedom House. In a report titled ‘Freedom on the Net 2023, the think tank marked internet freedom in Bangladesh as “partly free” with a declining overall score of 41 out of 100 and painted a concerning picture of internet freedom here. In detail, the country received 12 points out of…