To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken. “Few worry about catching Covid anymore, as it’s just a matter of time before they do,” says Tea, a teacher at a school for…
Author: diplomaticjourna_diplomaticjourna
Staff CorrespondentBangladesh stands in support of South Africa’s application instituting proceedings against Israelbefore the International Court of Justice (ICJ) concerning the violation by Israel of its obligations underthe 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Genocide (Genocide Convention) inrelation to Palestinians in the occupied Gaza Strip, according to press release.Bangladesh also supports South Africa’s request for the indication provisional measures, whichinclude requests for the suspension of all military operations in and against Gaza and allowing safe,adequate and unimpeded humanitarian aid into all areas of Gaza. The provisional measuresrequested are both necessary and concrete steps required to end the humanitarian…
Pakistan High Commissioner Syed Ahmed Maroof called on Agriculture Secretary Wahida Akterrecently at her office. Both sides held fruitful discussion on agriculture sectors of Pakistan andBangladesh.
Staff correspondentU.S. Embassy Dhaka celebrated National Human Trafficking Awareness Day and reflected upon itscontinued partnership with Bangladesh to prevent human trafficking, prosecute traffickers, and providefor survivors, according to a press release. In 2023, the U.S. Embassy and the U.S. Department of Justice’s International Criminal InvestigativeTraining Assistance Program (ICITAP) and Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training(OPDAT) conducted human trafficking training for more than 200 investigators, financial analysts,prosecutors, and judges throughout Bangladesh. These capacity-building programs are conducted inpartnership with the Government of Bangladesh and provide expert assistance, victim-centered skillsdevelopment, and case-based mentoring to Bangladeshi counterparts. Together, ICITAP and OPDAT conducted 48 training…
Staff Correspondent The Netherlands Ambassador Irma van Dueren recently called on Nazmul Ahsan, Secretary Ministry ofWater Resources at the Ministry of Water Resources. They discussed the future pathway ofstrengthened cooperation between the two countries in water sector. The Netherlands and Bangladeshface similar water and climate challenges. The cooperation on these topics has been strong for morethan 50 years.
Staff Correspondent Japanese Ambassador IWAMA Kiminori met recently Indra Mani Pandey, thenewly assigned Secretary General of BIMSTEC (The Bay of Bengal Initiative forMulti-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation).Ambassador Iwama congratulated Ambassador Pandey’s assignment for theSecretary General, and both sides cordially discussed the future possibility ofcooperation on various issues, including enhancing regional connectivity.
Staff Correspondent On January 11, 2024, Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Sheikh Hasina onher reelection as Prime Minister of Bangladesh.Xi Jinping pointed out that China and Bangladesh are neighbours with long-established friendship.Over the past 49 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, the two countries have alwaysrespected each other, treated each other equally, and achieved mutual benefit and win-win results.China and Bangladesh firmly support each other on issues that bear on each other’s core interests,and jointly pursue the development and revitalization of each country, bringing tangible benefits tothe two peoples. Xi expected that China and Bangladesh…
Staff Correspondent Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen briefed on the just-concluded 12th National ParliamentaryElection at the State Guest House Sugandha recently.He addressed the event titled ‘Meet and Greet’ attended by high commissioners and ambassadors ofdifferent countries in the city.Envoys of Russia, China, the United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, the European Union, USA and theUnited Nations’ (UN) resident coordinator were among the 50 diplomats and internationalorganisation representatives attending the programme.Full text of Foreign ministry’s briefing is as follows:The 12th Parliamentary elections of Bangladesh were held on 07 January 2024 in a free, fair, impartialand transparent manner with spontaneous participation of the…
Staff Correspondent “The United Kingdom notes the results of the 12th Parliamentary Elections in Bangladesh, which tookplace on 7 January 2024” according to press release of UK government. “Democratic elections depend on credible, open, and fair competition. Respect for human rights, rule oflaw and due process are essential elements of the democratic process. These standards were notconsistently met during the election period. We are concerned at the significant number of arrests ofopposition party members before polling day” the press release said. “We condemn the acts of intimidation and violence that took place prior to and during the campaignperiod. Such conduct…
Staff Correspondent The European Union takes note of the outcome of the Parliamentary elections, which were held inBangladesh last Sunday and reiterates that the long-term EU-Bangladesh partnership is underpinned bythe values of democracy, human rights and the rule of law, according to press release. The EU regrets that not all major parties participated in this election. The EU welcomes the agreement of the authorities to make public the upcoming report andrecommendations of the EU Election Expert Mission. In the same spirit of transparency andaccountability, we call upon the relevant authorities to ensure a timely and full investigation of allreported election…
