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US calls for democratic space to resolve differences

Washington calls on every political actor in Bangladesh to play a role to stop violence and move into democratic space to resolve differences. Marcia_BernicatUS ambassador to Bangladesh Marcia Stephens Bloom Bernicat conveyed her country’s position on the current crisis to foreign minister A H Mahmood Ali at the foreign office on Tuesday. “We reiterate our call from Washington that everyone plays a role to stop violence and to move into the democratic space that Bangladesh is blessed to have,” Bernicat told newsmen after the m...

Battling terrorism shouldn’t justify torture: UN

The United Nations, which is the legal guardian of scores of human rights treaties banning torture, unlawful imprisonment, degrading treatment of prisoners of war and enforced disappearances, is troubled that an increasing number of countries are justifying violations of U.N. conventions on grounds of fighting terrorism in conflict zones. zeid-torture-629x420Taking an implicit passing shot at big powers, the outspoken U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al-Hussein of Jordan puts it more bluntly: “This lo...

Re-thinking development aid in the digital age

New developments in technology in the developing world require re-thinking what development aid means. Information security can be the means for protecting a developing country's critical infrastructure, nascent digital economy and preserving on-line digital rights. Traditional aid to developing countries has focused on fighting poverty, building infrastructure, protecting the environment, and strengthening democratic institutions including human rights.   This formula has served development organisations well in the past, but going forward it may not be adequate to support the rapidly changing technological needs of developing countries.

US concerned over violence in Bangladesh

The United States is gravely concerned by the ongoing unrest and violence in Bangladesh, a press release said. usdos-logo-sealThe release said, we deplore the unconscionable attacks including bus burnings, throwing incendiary devices, and train derailments that have killed and wounded innocent victims. We condemn in the strongest terms the use of violence for political objectives. There is simply no justification for such actions in a democratic Bangladesh. All Bangladeshis must have the right and the ability to express their views peace...

Bangladesh is important partner of US: New envoy

Newly appointed US Ambassador in Dhaka Marcia Stephens Bloom Bernicat on Wednesday said they consider Bangladesh as an important partner in the region and the people of the two countries benefit when they work together, reports UNB. “We look to Bangladesh as an important partner in the region, and we know that the people of both countries benefit when we work together, as we do on so many issues,” Bernicat told President Abdul Hamid as she presented her credentials to him at Bangabhaban. Marcia_BernicatAccording to the US Emba...

EU points to BD business hurdles

Top diplomats of the Dhaka missions of European Union (EU) member states on Wednesday discussed difficulties to develop trade and investment in Bangladesh. euThey raised the issues of businesses at the newly established European Union Business Council Bangladesh, which held its first meeting in Dhaka on Wednesday, according to an official press release. The concerns and suggestions of the council will be shared with government representatives at the meeting of the trade sub-group of the EU-Bangladesh Joint Commission scheduled to be in Dhaka on 27 February. T...
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