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Pol violance hampers export-import thru’ Dhaka-Chittagong highway

The Dhaka- Chittagong highway has turned into a mostly violated and risky route due to hartals and continuing demonstration which covers the country’s 80 per cent export and import. The business leaders of different organisations once again urged to the political leaders to keep free from all kind violence on Dhaka-Chittagong highway to sake supply chain undisturbed of the country. Voilance in Dhaka-Chittagong highwayBangladesh earned $28 billion from exporting the apparels sector, wher...

Pakistan eager to introduce visa-free travel to India

Prime Minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif has once again indicated that his country is eager to introduce visa free travel to India and he is ready to strengthen ties with the neighbour. On Sunday, Sharif made a strong plea for resuming peace ties with India on immediate basis, saying: “We must aim to dismantle visa requirement between the two countries.” Talking to the local media in Lahore, the seasoned politician said that the Indian media could play an important role in this regard. According to him, the Indian media persons should try to convince the leadership in New Delhi to sit together with the Pakistani leaders in an attempt to resolve outstanding bilateral issues.

Dhaka signs TICFA with Washington

Dhaka has at last signed the much-hyped deal — Trade and Investment Cooperation Forum Agreement (TICFA) which will, the government thinks, help expand trade and investment between Bangladesh and the USA through enhanced cooperation. Acting Deputy United States Trade Representative (USTR) Wendy Cutler and Bangladesh Commerce Secretary Mahbub Ahmed signed TICFA on behalf of their respective sides in Washington on Monday. TICFA provides an important mechanism for the United States and Bangladesh to discuss bilateral trade and investment issues as well as a forum to pursue cooperative activities, according to the USTR. US-bd

HC issues rule on ‘No Vote’

Responding to a public interest litigation (PIL) writ petition, the High Court (HC) on Sunday issued rule asking the government and the Election Commission to explain why they should not be directed to bring amendment to the Representation of the People Order (RPO) to reintroduce the provision for ‘no’ vote. After a brief hearing on the PIL writ petition filed by two lawyers — Shahriar Majid and Rokanuddin M Faruq — an HC division bench comprising Justice Mirza Hossain Haider and Justice M Khurshid Alam issued the rule, which is returnable in two weeks. High Court

191 Bangladeshi women police working in UN peacekeeping mission

A total of 1,837 Bangladesh Police member including 191 women are working in the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission across the world. women policeUnder Secretary General of the UN Amira Haq said this while speaking at a workshop titled 'UN police for 2020' held at Double Tree Metropolitan Hotel on Friday. "The current number of UN police member has increased to 13,000 from 1,600," she said and laid importance on security and safety good police structure in the workshop.

Canadian MPs call for free, fair elections in Bangladesh

Canadian members of parliament Russ Hiebert, MP and Joe Daniel, MP released a pre-election observation report on the national political situation in Bangladesh on Saturday. The MPs travelled to Dhaka last week and met with leaders from a wide cross-section of Bangladeshi society including religious leaders, journalists, lawyers, academics, former government and military officials, and representatives of various civil society organizations. canada-bangladeshThey heard about the current political situation in the nation, including vari...
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