US Ambassador Peter Haas has reiterated his government's commitment to defend press freedom and the right of journalists and media outlets to exercise their right to freedom of expression, the SampadakParishad said in a press statement. In reply to a letter by MahfuzAnam, president of the SampadakParishad, seeking clarification of the
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Japan to provide $1,500m for Matarbari power plant
Japan will provide 217,556 million Japanese Yen (JPY) (approximately $1,500 million) more in 7th tranche under the 44th Japanese Loan Package (2nd batch) for the Matarbari Ultra Super Critical Coal-Fired Power Project. Under the project, 'Exchange of Notes' and 'Loan Agreement' for 7th tranche of Matarbari Ultra Super Critical Coal-fired Power
Global leaders plead for peace in Ukraine at UN
UN chief condemns terrorist attacks in Pakistan:Death toll rises to 54
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned Friday's two separate terrorist attacks in Pakistan. "We very much condemn the terrorist attacks that took place in Pakistan, killing more than 50 people. The people responsible need to be held to account," said StephaneDujarric, spokesman for the UN chief, when asked for Guterres' reaction
New York stunned by record-breaking rainfall
One of New York's wettest days in decades left the metropolitan area stunned and swamped Friday after heavy rainfall knocked out several subway and commuter rail lines, stranded drivers on highways, flooded basements and shuttered a terminal at LaGuardia Airport for hours. Some 8.65 inches (21.97 centimeters) of rain had fallen
NATO beefs up its Kosovo force
NATO announced Friday that it is beefing up its troop presence in Kosovo after four people were killed in a weekend shootout and as the U.S. expressed concern about a buildup of Serbian forces along the border of its former territory. Kosovo's prime minister welcomed NATO's decision, saying that Sunday's attack,
Mexico slams US for aid to Ukraine
Mexico's president on Friday slammed U.S. aid for Ukraine and economic sanctions on Venezuela, Cuba and other nations as the first of two high-level U.S.-Mexico meetings got underway in Washington. President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador issued a broad criticism of U.S. foreign policy, saying U.S. economic sanctions were forcing people to
Russia concerned over bid to activate meddling in Afghanistan: Lavrov
Moscow is alarmed by attempts by non-regional players to intensify their activities in and around Afghanistan, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in a written address to the participants in the Moscow format consultations on Afghanistan now taking place in Kazan. "We are concerned about the attempts of extra-regional players to
Israel, Saudi moving towards ‘framework’ for deal: US
Israel and Saudi Arabia are moving towards the outline of a historic US-brokered deal to normalize relations after decades of hostility, the White House said on Friday. President Joe Biden is hoping to transform the Middle East -- and score an election-year diplomatic victory -- by securing recognition of the Jewish
US expects Bangladesh to maintain security of its mission
The United States has said it expects the Bangladesh government to maintain the safety and security of its mission and personnel in the country in line with the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. "The United States values its relationship with Bangladesh, and we expect that the government will take all necessary