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US imposes sweeping sanctions on Russia over Ukraine conflict
“We are increasing risk and eliminating evasions for financial institutions that serve Russia's war economy, and reducing Russia's ability to benefit from access to foreign technology, equipment, software and IT services,” he said. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said separately that the United States was “concerned about the scale and breadth of exports” from China…
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Corruption charges against Aziz Ahmed and Benazir Ahmed broke the government's complacency
The US has official relations with the Awami League government. However, these relations have not reached the level of close friendship. On the contrary, these relations have been full of tension at times. On 10 December 2021, the US imposed sanctions on seven officers of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and police, including Benazir Ahmed,…
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US House passes Republican bill to ban International Criminal Court from Israel
The measure is not expected to become law, but it reflects continued support for Israel in Congress amid international criticism over the Middle Eastern country's operations in the Gaza Strip. Last month, the White House criticized the ICC's decision to seek the warrant. The bill is not expected to come to a vote in the…
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Why is Benazir being ignored?
The Anti-Corruption Commission has become very active against former police chief Benazir Ahmed. It seems that they are trying their best to catch her. The speed with which orders have been issued to seize her property shows that she will not be spared. So has the government ignored Benazir? But why? Has the government really…
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Awami League uneasy about Benazir, Aziz, Anwarul – who is to blame?
The Awami League says that the credit for repeatedly making Anwarul Azim, the MP killed in Kolkata, a candidate in the Jatiya Sangsad elections goes to his popularity. Talking to reporters on Thursday, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader revealed this. But some Awami League leaders believe that no matter what arguments are given, the…
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US imposed visa restrictions on Georgia for undermining democracy: Blinken
President Salome Zurabishvili vetoed the law on Saturday, but lawmakers have the votes to override her decision. Blinken clarified that “anyone who undermines democratic processes or institutions in Georgia – including before, during, and after Georgia’s October 2024 elections – may be found ineligible for a U.S. visa” and could be denied travel to the…
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Donald Lu's visit to Phuchka, ban on the General and some questions
In one such interview, he told the Daily Star that the Al-Jazeera video was aired in 2021, so sanctions could have been imposed even then. Why now? Referring to that official visit to Washington, he said that although 9 NGOs had demanded that no events take place with them, all the scheduled events took place.…
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Qadr: Government unaffected by sanctions on genocide supporters, says AL Secretary General
Speaking as the chief guest, Qader said Israel has so far indiscriminately killed 35,000 innocent Palestinians while ignoring the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. A ceasefire has been called. “When students from the United States (US) protested against this, the police of that country attacked them. Female…
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America had already informed us about the ban on Aziz Ahmed: Foreign Minister
The United States has imposed sanctions on Aziz Ahmed based on corruption charges. A statement issued in the US on Monday (after midnight on Tuesday in Bangladesh) said that Aziz Ahmed and his family members have been declared ineligible for entry into the US. “The U.S. State Department today announced its decision to publicly designate…
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America imposes sanctions on former army chief General Aziz Ahmed
“The US Department of State today publicly announced the designation of former General Aziz Ahmed, previously the Chief of Staff of the Bangladesh Army, for his involvement in significant corruption. His actions have contributed to the erosion of public confidence in Bangladesh's democratic institutions and public institutions and processes,” the statement said. These public designations…
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MDs of 30 banks will visit America this month
During the visit, the MD will encourage expatriates to deposit dollars in offshore banking accounts under local banks. In addition, they also have to participate in an anti-money laundering program. An event is scheduled to be held at a New York hotel on May 24 to promote offshore banking fixed deposits for expatriates. Bangladesh Ambassador…
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US-Bangladesh Relations: Assessing the Impact of Recent Developments
prothom hello , In recent years, China's influence has been increasing around the world including South Asia. Such a phenomenon was reflected in the recent elections in Maldives. After signing the Belt and Road Initiative BRI agreement, China is now keen to sign the Global Development Initiative GDI and Global Security Initiative GSI with Bangladesh.…
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America wants to look forward instead of past: Donald Lu
America wants to look forward instead of past: Donald Lu
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US-Bangladesh relations affected by RAB sanctions and visa policy: Foreign Minister
US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Trump is scheduled to arrive in Dhaka on Tuesday on a two-day visit. On the second day of his visit, Lu will hold a bilateral meeting with Foreign Secretary Masoud bin Momen. Later, he will pay a courtesy call on Foreign Minister Hassan…
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Russia's veto on North Korea sanctions monitoring: implications and analysis
Beijing, long Pyongyang's most important ally, abstained from the vote instead of joining Russia in the veto. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian explained the abstention on Friday, saying “a political solution is the only way out.” “The current situation on the (Korean) peninsula remains tense and blindly imposing sanctions cannot solve the problem,” he…