Staff CorrespondentJapanese Ambassador IWAMA Kiminori and his wife recently hosted the International Law MootCourt “Asia Cup 2023” Winners’ Debriefing Session at his residence, according to press release.The “Asia Cup” is one of the largest international law moot court competitions in Asia. It has beenheld annually in Japan for students from Asian countries since 1999. This year, the team fromBangladesh, the Dhaka University Moot Court Society (DUMCS) team comprising Ms. Oishe Rahman,Mr. Rafid Azad Saumik, Mr. Fiaz Rabbani, Ms. Tanha Tanzia, won the championship. This session washeld to commemorate the team’s victory. This time, the Asia Cup was held as a…
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Staff Correspondent Sarah Cooke, the British High Commissioner and Dhaka North City Corporation Mayor, Md Atiqul Islam, signed a memorandum of understanding recently for a partnership between the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) and the UK Government’s Centre of Expertise on Green Cities and Infrastructure, according to a press release. The Centre of Expertise on Green Cities and Infrastructure is a new UK Government initiative to support fast growing cities tackle the challenges of urban development. Potential areas of technical assistance include traffic and transportation, urban planning, pollution, infrastructure and smart cities. In Dhaka, Transport for London will provide training…
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, now on a three-day official visit to Saudi Arabia, performed the holy Umrah in Makkah this morning (Monday).The Prime Minister along with her younger sister Sheikh Rehana performed the Umrah and offered prayers at the holy mosque of Masjid Al Haram. During the time, the premier prayed for the continued peace, prosperity and progress of the Muslim Ummah including Bangladesh and its people.Foreign Minister Dr A.K Abdul Momen, Prime Minister’s Adviser on Private Industry and Investment Salman Fazlur Rahman, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam and State Minister for Women and Children Affairs Fazilatun…
Wahid Milton Jatiya Party is ready for the upcoming election but it will participate only if the polls are held in a credible manner, said JP Chairman GM Quader yesterday.”If we feel the election is not being conducted properly, we will boycott the polls. We will take a decision after discussing with party leaders and workers,” he said while addressing the publication ceremony of his books–“Bangladesh Democracy Sonar Patharbati” and “Miseries of Misconceived Democracy, Volume-2” at his Banani office. “We are with the election process… until we leave the polls (if situation demands) through giving an announcement. We are preparing…
Hon. Reshadur Rahman, Honorary Consul General of the Republic of Poland has been selected as the president of the Consular Corps in Bangladesh (CCB) for 2023-2025 in its 14th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on 21 October 2023. Hon. Shams Mahmud, Honorary Consul of Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has been elected as the Secretary General and Hon. Zulfikar Ali, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Guatemala has been elected as Treasurer for 2023-2025 Executive Committee. Hon. Neaz Ahmed, Honorary Consul of New Zealand is the Immediate Past President of the Consular Corps in Bangladesh (CCB) Hon. Md. Amiruzzaman, Honorary…
Dj Desk : Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday said the newly opened three India-assisted development projects will benefit the peoples of both Bangladesh and India.”Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and I jointly inaugurated three development schemes on November 1 last. I hope these projects will benefit peoples of both the countries and the sub-region,” she said. The premier said these when Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranab Verma paid a courtesy call on her at Ganabhaban in Dhaka on Friday evening. PM’s Press Secretary Ihsanul Karim briefed reporters after the meeting. The three projects are: the 12.24-km Akhaura-Agartala cross-border…
Dj Desk : Fifteen MPs of Australia on October 4 wrote a letter to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese over the ongoing political situation in Bangladesh ahead of 12th parliamentary election. On November 1, the Australian Prime Minister replied to the letter addressing David Shoebridge, an influential senator of the country who was one of the signatories of the letter. He expressed concern over the ongoing political situation in Bangladesh in reply of the letter. Albanese said, “The Australian government regularly engages the government of Bangladesh on human rights and democratic principles including the need for free, fair and inclusive…
The Diplomatic Journal has embarked on a new commencement. In this new journey, k m Mojibul Haque, Honorary Consul General of the Republic of Yemen in Bangladesh has kindly consented to perform his responsibility as Chief Advisor. Henceforth, Wahid Milton will serve as Editor while Morshedul Alam Chaklader will be the Managing Editor. Kazi Shah Mujakker Ahmudal Haque has taken responsibility as the publisher of this magazine. All of them are talented and skilled in their professional careers. The Diplomatic Journal covers international relations and diplomatic activities catering to international and regional issues and related topics. The Journal strives to…
Staff CorrespondentThe new executive committee of Consular Corps in Bangladesh (CCB) for the period of 2023-2025 hasbeen formed recently with Honorary Consul General of Poland Reshadur Rahman as president whileHonorary Consul of Ethiopia Shams Mahmud has been made secretary general, according to pressrelease.Honorary Consul of Seychelles Md Amiruzzaman and Honorary Consul of Malta Shoeb Chowdhury arethe two vice presidents, said a statement.Honorary Consul of Guatemala Zulfikar Ali is the treasurer. Immediate past president Neaz Ahmed, honorary consul of New Zealand, is also a member of the newcommittee.The other members are the Honorary Consul of South Africa in Chittagong Md Solaiman…
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has warned Americans to avoid cruises regardless of vaccination status due to concern over Covid-19.On Thursday, the CDC said the virus can quickly spread in the confined spaces of a ship and that the likelihood of infection is high.It has elevated its travel warning for cruise ships from level three to four – the agency’s highest.The CDC is currently monitoring over 90 cruise ships for Covid-19.The agency said there has been an increase in cases on cruise ships since identification of the Omicron variant. It warned that even fully vaccinated passengers who…
