Bangladesh got liberated from West Pakistan on December 16, 1971. India recognised Bangladesh on December 6, 1971 amidst its independence war. Meanwhile, by the end of February 1972, 34 other countries had also recognised Bangladesh.
However, China, being a strong ally of Pakistan vehemently opposed the Bangladesh’s coming into existence and even vetoed its entry into the United Nations in 1972. China was one of last countries of the world who had recognized Bangladesh. After Pakistan recognised Bangladesh in June 1974, China followed Pakistan and recognised Bangladesh on August 31, 1975. Since then, China is maintaining steady relations with Bangladesh, but with an eye on exploiting strategic location of Bangladesh in the Indian Ocean vicinity.
When Somaly Mam was accused last year of fraud and dishonesty about her past, the repercussions were felt not just by the foundation that bore her name but also by the entire global anti-trafficking and anti-slavery sector.
On top of the closure of Somaly Mam Foundation, several affiliates have had to tighten their belts and look for other sources of funding. But despite the widespread negative impact, the controversy has a silver lining: It sparked renewed global interest in addressing human trafficking and modern slavery.
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We’ve all read plenty of stories predicting the future of the oil industry, with endless questions like: What will the oil price be in six months? Will we receive a tax cut as an industry in the imminent budget announcement? When Will OPEC reduce production to reduce the surplus supply of oil and gas?
So it may seem strange timing to talk about recruitment and investing in the future with universal cuts – but this is key to securing the industry for generations to come.
The most frustrating factor of these unanswered questi...
Once widely used throughout Bangladesh as a cheaper—and perhaps healthier—smoking alternative, the good old hookah is now turning into an antique piece owing to changing lifestyles and social mores.
However, it does not mean that hookah users have given up smoking. Arup Ratan, a campaigner against smoking, said smokers have shifted to other modes. Smokers now prefer cigarettes or bidis as a result of their changing lifestyles and greater financial abilities, and indeed, to make smoking hassle-free.
Smoking a hookah is a bit cumbersome th...
The Bangladesh Bank (BB) issued a licence in 1983 under the Banking Companies Act 1991 for the establishment of the country’s first Islamic bank. The government of Bangladesh had participated in establishment of it by holding five per cent stake of its paid-up capital. Though there is no complete Islamic Banking Act in Bangladesh, some Islamic banking provisions have already been incorporated in the amended Banking Companies Act, 1991 (Act No. 14 of 1991).
The BB did not set up any separate department to control, guide and supervise...
Experts give tips on doing up your home with flowers when you first invite friends and family over after moving in.
Everyone loves to show off a new house and what better way to do that, than by throwing a housewarming party. Weave a party theme, colour scheme or floral arrangement through your house. Let your home decor take centre-stage or dress it up with rainbow colours, spangles, lights and flowers, say experts from leading flower retailer Ferns N Petals.
You can never go wrong with floral decoration. ...
