Rohingya funding crisis: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has assured that all efforts will be made to ensure the necessary funds for the Rohingya. While visiting the Balukhali Rohingya camp in Ukhiya on Wednesday (March 14), he said, “I promise that we will do everything we can to avoid a funding crisis. I will talk to all countries in the world to help us and ensure adequate funding.” Guterres said he will be vocal so that the international community does not forget the Rohingya. More assistance is urgently needed for the…
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Putin agrees to ceasefire proposal, but with conditions
Putin agrees to ceasefire Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia agreed to the ceasefire proposed by the United States. However, the root causes of the conflict must be resolved and some issues must be discussed in detail before a ceasefire can take place. He made these remarks at a news conference in the Kremlin on Thursday (March 13) after a meeting with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko. News: Reuters. “We agree with the ceasefire proposal. However, it must be a ceasefire that leads to long-term peace and addresses the root causes…
Read MoreStrong protest over cancellation of ‘Zay Zay Din’ announcement
Strong protest over cancellation The current authorities and journalists of the newspaper have strongly protested against the cancellation of the newspaper’s manifesto following the application of former editor Shafiq Rehman. At a press conference at Dhaka Reporters Unity on Wednesday, the acting editor of the newspaper, Kazi Rukunuddin Ahmed, along with the current owners and journalists, protested against the illegal occupation of the newspaper’s head office and the unfair cancellation of the manifesto. Strong protest over cancellation In a written statement, Kazi Rukunuddin said, “A sinister group led by Shafiq…
Read MoreIndigenous people demand holidays on major social festivals
The indigenous communities of the Chittagong Hill Tracts and plains have made four demands, including keeping government holidays in all educational institutions during their main social festivals, focusing on welcoming the New Year. These demands were made at a press conference organized by 12 indigenous student organizations at the Madhur Canteen of Dhaka University on Monday. The president of Bangladesh Indigenous Students’ Struggle Parishad, Numong Pru Marma of BMSC Dhaka Metropolitan, read out a written statement at the press conference. In his written statement, Ananta Tanchangya said that for the…
Read MoreNahid reiterates that elections are ‘not possible’
Nahid reiterates that elections are ‘not possible’ in the current law and order situation National Citizens Party (NCP) convener Nahid Islam has once again said that elections are ‘not possible’ in the current law and order situation in the country. He said this in an interview with the news agency AFP on Wednesday. It was published today, Friday. In an interview published by the news agency Reuters on Thursday, Nahid Islam said that the interim government has not yet fully ensured public security and that it will be difficult to…
Read MoreFactories threaten closure if VAT hike persists.
Desk Report: Agro-Processors Demand Rollback of VAT, Customs Duty Increases and Gas Price Hike Dhaka, Bangladesh – The Bangladesh Agro Processors Association (BAPA) has strongly condemned the government’s recent proposals to increase VAT and customs duties on processed food products, along with a hike in gas prices. BAPA leaders warned of potential production halts and peaceful protests if these measures are not withdrawn within seven days. At a press conference held yesterday at the Dhaka Club, BAPA members expressed concerns that these increases would severely impact consumers, particularly low-income households,…
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