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The United Nations open resources inform us that in 1977, the General Assembly called for the annual observance of 29 November as the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, as on that day, in 1947, the Assembly adopted the resolution on the partition of Palestine, germinating the abhorrent situation that the Palestinians have to endure until today. The key focus of solidarity is adopting and advocating moral stands. These stands should lead to ethical positions catalyzing political shifts in support of any oppressed people, and/or people who seek freedom from persecution anywhere across the globe. For November 29,…

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Staff CorrespondentJapanese Ambassador IWAMA attended the cherry tree plantation ceremony recently at NagarBhaban, Narayanganj City Corporation.After signing a friendship city agreement between Naruto City and Narayanganj City on March 28 thisyear, they planted cherry trees in Narayanganj City as a symbolic new step together with Mayor Ivyand representatives of Naruto City.Ambassador Iwama said, “People-to-people exchanges are a pillar of the future partnership betweenthe two cities. Today, we have representatives from companies involved in sending Bangladeshitechnical interns to Naruto City. There is a growing interest in Japan to host Bangladeshi workers. Welook forward to more matches between Japanese companies and excellent…

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Staff Correspondent A vibrant art and photography exhibition titled “Belt and Road Initiative & Bangladesh-ChinaFriendship: Opening a New Horizon” was inaugurated recently at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.The event, a collaborative effort between the Chinese Embassy in Bangladesh and the Association ofBangladesh China Alumni, showcased the artistic prowess of individuals deeply invested in fosteringthe bond between the two nations.The opening ceremony, attended by nearly 100 individuals, featured notable figures such as H.E. YaoWen, Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh, Ambassador Munshi Faiz Ahmad, Chairman of theAssociation of Bangladesh China Alumni, Liaquat Ali Lucky, Director General of the BangladeshShilpakala Academy, Dr Nisar Hossain, Dean…

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Staff CorrespondentWomen head of missions participated a meeting with speaker Dr. Shirin S. Chaudhury recently tocelebrate the 16daysofactivism campaign. During the meeting they exchanged on ways to supportfeminist diplomacy and fight against Gender-based violence. Interesting exchanges that promise tolead to concrete actions in the future.Lilly Nicholls, Canadian High Commissioner, Marie MASDUPUY, French Ambassador andAlex Berg von Linde, Swedish Ambassador attended the event among others.

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Staff CorrespondentDemocratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea) closed down its embassy in Bangladesh, now thatit would maintain relations with Bangladesh through its embassy in New Delhi. “The decision of the North Korean embassy being closed down was communicated to the foreignministry through a note verbal recently. The embassy closed down since November 20,” a foreignministry official told.The note verbal said that they are closing down the embassies in Bangladesh, as well as in Nepal, tobetter manage and operate their activities in the region from their New Delhi mission. North Korean Ambassador Pak Song Yop and three other officials were…

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Staff CorrespondentAs part of the annual worldwide campaign ’16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence’, theEmbassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands inaugurated the exhibition “Words from the Heart” on25 November, at Drik Gallery. Mr Cor Stouten, First Secretary of the Embassy of the Kingdom of theNetherlands, addressed the opening remarks. Lead artist Ms. Fareha Zeba also spoke on this occasion.Ms Namia Akhtar, Senior Policy Advisor moderated the event.This exhibition puts forward the result of the five-day art workshop which took place last month witha team of fifteen artists. The team comprises artists from gender-diverse communities, rickshawpainters, and contemporary visual…

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Staff Correspondent The Shanto Mariam-Honghe Confucius Classroom was officially unveiled in Dhaka recently, with aceremony attended by over 100 individuals. Among the distinguished guests were H.E. Yao Wen,Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh; Dr. Md Nazrul Islam, Additional Foreign Secretary of the Ministryof Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh; Yue Liwen, Cultural Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy; Prof. HongBo, Chairman of Honhhe University Council; Prof. Mustafizul Hoque, Chairman of the Board ofTrustees of Shanto Mariam University of Creative Technology; Prof. Md Shaa-e-Alam, Vice-Chancellorof SMUCT; as well as SMUCT faculty and individuals from Chinese enterprises in Bangladesh and theoverseas Chinese community.Established collaboratively by Honghe University…

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Staff CorrespondentNorwegian Ambassador H. E. Espen Rikter-Svendsen hosted recently this year’s “Alumni Reception”where around 20 professionals who studied in different Norwegian Universities attended. The Alumniexchanged experiences on how their experiences from Norway are shaping their careers, shared fondmemories from Norway and expressed desire to remain connected in the future.“Each one of you, as a Norwegian alum, has played a crucial role in promoting understanding andgoodwill between our countries. Tonight, let us not only celebrate the achievements of our alumnibut also acknowledge the bridge you have built between our nations. Your presence tonight is atestament to the enduring bonds between Norway…

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