Bangladesh reaffirms commitment to Geneva Conventions on 75th anniv
On the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Geneva Conventions, Bangladesh has renewed its commitment to upholding International Humanitarian Law as outlined in the four Geneva Conventions and their two additional protocols. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized this in a statement issued on Monday, underscoring the nation's dedication to these global humanitarian principles.
The Geneva Conventions, established in 1949, serve as a cornerstone of international humanitarian efforts, outlining the responsibilities of nations in times of armed conflict to protect civilians, prisoners of war, and those who are hors de combat (out of the fight).
"Bangladesh remains vocal about grave breaches of International Humanitarian Law a
White House trashes any US role in Sheikh Hasina’s ouster
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The White House has ruled out any involvement of the United States behind the fall of Sheikh Hasina-led government, stressing that it is false.
"So, we have had no involvement at all. Any — any reports or rumors that the United States government was involved in these — in these events is simply, simply false. That is not true," Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters at a press briefing on August 12.
She said this is a choice for and by the Bangladeshi people.
"We believe that the Bangladeshi people should determine the f...
"We believe that the Bangladeshi people should determine the f...
DGFI gets Maj Gen Faizur new DG
Maj Gen Md Faizur Rahman has been appointed the new director general (DG) of the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI), according to a media release of the Inter Services Public Relations issued today.
Maj Gen Md Nasim Parvez was made the Commandant of Military Institute of Science and Technology while Maj Gen Abdul Motaleb Sazzad Mahmud was made the new DG of Bangladesh Ansar and VDP, it said.
Bangladesh will keep advancing through democratic political transition
Japan strongly hopes that through a peaceful and democratic political transition, Bangladesh will keep advancing on a path towards stable
development, says the Japanese Embassy in Dhaka.
Under the "Strategic Partnership" enshrined between the two countries, Japan said they will continue its support for Bangladesh's development and prosperity.
Japan also said they stand side by side with the transition process to be led by Chief Advisor Dr Muhammad Yunus of the interim government.
Dr Yunus has sworn in as the Chief Advisor to the interim go...
development, says the Japanese Embassy in Dhaka.
Under the "Strategic Partnership" enshrined between the two countries, Japan said they will continue its support for Bangladesh's development and prosperity.
Japan also said they stand side by side with the transition process to be led by Chief Advisor Dr Muhammad Yunus of the interim government.
Dr Yunus has sworn in as the Chief Advisor to the interim go...
Hasina blames foreign powers for her ouster
Former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, currently taking refuge in India, has broken her silence by accusing foreign powers like the US of playing a hand in her ouster.
This comes days after the Indian government said it was analysing the possibility of a “foreign hand” behind the political crisis in Bangladesh, according to Indian media outlet ThePrint on Sunday.
“I could have remained in power if I had left St. Martin and the Bay of Bengal to America,” she said in a message conveyed to her Awami League supporters Saturday, seen by it.
The outlet said the Hasina government saw strained relations with the US for many years. Ahead of January’s elections this year, she said “a white man” had offer...
Newly appointed Chief Justice, two more advisers take oath
Newly appointed Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed and two more advisers to the interim government took oath at the Durbar Hall of Bangabhaban on Sunday.
The advisers are Supradeep Chakma and Dr Bidhan Ranjan Roy Poddar.
Thirteen advisers to the interim government headed by Nobel Laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus took oath on Thursday last.
President Mohammed Shahabuddin administered the oath to the newly appointed Chief Justice and the two advisers while another adviser Farooq-e-Azam is yet to sworn-in as he is still in the United States and the date of his arrival in Bangladesh is not confirmed.
The interim government led by Prof Yunus took oath Thursday night four days after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled the county amid a student-led upsurge.
Dr Bidhan Ranjan, Sup...
