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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...

2-party showdown in Bangladesh

WHEN Amulya Chandra Barman, a 45-year-old rickshaw-puller, boarded a bus in Dhaka last month, it was to go home to his village in the north of Bangladesh. Instead, he ended up in the burns unit of a hospital in the capital. A bomb was thrown into the bus, landing on the bag on his lap. His face and hands were burnt. The bag—holding a month’s savings in cash—was reduced to ashes. He is at least alive. This week eight people were killed in a firebombing attack on a bus in eastern Bangladesh. In all, about 60 people have died in a month-long transport blockade called by the main opposition, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).

Economy starts to feel strain of political turmoil

The beaches are empty in the resort town of Cox’s Bazar, by the Bay of Bengal on Bangladesh’s southern coast. Scores of hotels line a narrow stretch of road parallel to the waterfront, but there are no guests. A handful of desperate hawkers harass the occasional straggling tourist. “We’re bleeding,” said Amjad Hossain, an official at the upscale hotel The Cox Today. “A few more days of this and we may have to start laying off staff.” [caption id="attachment_12731" align="alignleft" width="300"]BN-GU515_bangla_G_20150204142328

BSCI for social dialogue to boost RMG

Business Social compliance Initiative (BSCI) continues to build dialogue between all stakeholders to promote labour improvement in the garment and textile sector in Bangladesh, one of the top sourcing markets for its companies. As part of this, BSCI partnered the recently-held 3rd Global Social Responsibility Conference in Dhaka, which united various stakeholders from business associations and international organisations to discuss ways to reinforce the sector. Bangladesh-rmg-workerUnder the theme of "Shareholder Valu...

Prof Sajjad Yousuf dies

Prof. M. Sajjad Yousuf, the eldest son of Late Major S. M. Yousuf of Bara Moulovibari, Charkanai, Patiya, Chittagong died at 8:55 PM on Tuesday, the 3rd February 2015 at Charlottesville, Virginea, USA (Innalillahi...................Razewoon). mourningHe started his career as a lecturer in the department of International Relations of Dhaka University in 1961. He was also the House Tutor of Salimullah Muslim Hall during the period 1964 to august 1968. He left 1 son, 2 daughters, grand children, brothers and sisters and many relati...

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...
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