Politics
Govt’s political vengeance behind Tarique’s long exile: BNP
Dhaka, Sept 3 (UNB) – BNP on Monday alleged that its acting chairman Tarique Rahman has long been in exile being subjected to the government’s political vengeance.
“Today, we remember the day when Tarique Rahman was released from Jail. I think, he is not yet physically fit as he has long been in exile and he can’t return home as he was implicated in various false cases,” said BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir.
Speaking at a press conference, he further said, “Tarique Rahman has also been implicated in the August 21 grenade attack case out of a political conspiracy. It has manifested the government’s political retribution.”
BNP arranged the press conference at its Nayapaltan central office marking the day when Tarique Rahman was released from jail in 2008.
Tarique, arrested on March 7 after the 1/11 political changeover, was released on bail on September 3 the following year.
About Khaleda Zia’s conviction in Zia orphanage trust case, Fakhrul said their chairperson has been kept in jail unlawfully in a ‘false’ case.
“She is not being released even after bail granted by the High Court,” said the BNP leader.
The government sent Khaleda to jail through a planned legal process as it fears her immense popularity.
“We would like to say Khaleda Zia and Tarique Rahman have become the victims of an individual’s serious anger and revenge,” he said.
Israeli assigned top general's number got his texts, calls
Jerusalem, Sep 3 (AP/UNB) — An Israeli businessman says he received calls and messages from senior Israeli and foreign military officials after he was assigned the former phone number of Israel's military chief of staff.
PM remarks indicate intention of establishing one-party rule: BNP
Dhaka, Sept 3 (UNB) – BNP on Monday voiced frustration over the Prime Minister’s comment on the 11th parliamentary polls, saying it has manifested the government’s intention of establishing one-party rule instead of ensuring an inclusive election.
BRI not only for China’s interest but also for countries along Belt & Road: China
AKM Moinuddin, Back from Xinjiang, China
Dhaka, Sept 3 (UNB) – China has said the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping, is not only for the development of China but it is also an answer for the common destination of human being through stronger partnership and broader connectivity among countries along the Belt and Road.
Describing massive development in the largest region Xinjiang, China has also said they have made a lot of achievements in terms of social stability in the region that the international media should see with an eye of “objective understanding”.
“We’ve made a lot of achievements. Terrorism, separatist and religious extremist ideas, these aren’t only the problems of China but these are also the common problems all over the world,” Vice Director of the Information Office of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Ailit Shaliyefu told UNB.
He said China is making the best use of Xinjiang’s geographic advantages and its role as a window of westward opening-up to deepen communication and cooperation with Central, South and West Asian countries.
Xinjiang works as a key transportation, trade, logistics, culture, science and education centre, and a core area on the Silk Road Economic Belt.
During Xi’s historic visit, Bangladesh formally joined the 'Belt and Road Initiative', a drive which has already drawn the close attention of the world.
Responding to a question, the senior Chinese official said the global problems of separatists, religious extremists and terrorism could be solved under the framework of common destination of human being.
Amir Khosru challenges ACC notice in HC
Dhaka, Sept 3 (UNB) - BNP senior leader Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Monday filed a writ petition with the High Court challenging the legality of an Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) notice asking him to appear before it for facing interrogation.
Brazil has mixed feelings over barring of da Silva candidacy
Sao Paulo, Sep 01 (AP/UNB) — Brazilians are reacting with a mixture of satisfaction, sadness and resignation to a decision by the country's top electoral court barring former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva from October's presidential election.
Trump: Canada 'will be out' of trade deal unless it's 'fair'
Washington, Sep 01 (AP/UNB) — President Donald Trump warned Canada on Saturday that it "will be out" of a revised North American trade agreement unless it's "fair" to the United States, and he threatened to scrap the current deal should Congress "interfere" with the negotiations.
Pompeo speaks to Iraqi leaders at 'this critical time'
Washington, Sep 2 (AP/UNB) — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spoke Saturday with two Iraqi leaders to express support for Iraq's efforts to form a "moderate, nationalist" government that would serve all Iraqis, his spokeswoman said.
Will Russian hackers affect this year's US election?
Dhaka, Sep 2 (AP/UNB) - Nearly a year after Russian government hackers meddled in the 2016 U.S. election, researchers at cybersecurity firm Trend Micro zeroed in on a new sign of trouble: a group of suspect websites.
PM to brief media on Bimstec summit at 4 pm
Dhaka, Sept 2 (UNB) - Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is set to address a press conference on Sunday about the outcomes of her just-concluded visit to Nepal for attending the 4th Bimstec summit.