Islamic Cooperation condemns 'genocide' in Gaza, urges sanctions against Israel | OIC resolution demands sanctions on Israel and immediate ceasefire

It also called for an “immediate, permanent and unconditional ceasefire”.Established in 1969 after the burning of the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, the OIC aims to increase Muslim solidarity, support the Palestinian struggle, and protect Muslim holy sites. In November 2023, it met with the Arab League in Riyadh for a joint summit, condemning the actions […]

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 […]

Bangladesh cricketer Nasir Hossain banned by ICC for anti-corruption violations

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has banned Bangladesh cricketer and franchise player Nasir Hossain from all cricket for two years, with six months suspended, after admitting three charges of breaching the Emirates Cricket Board’s anti-corruption code. . In a statement on Tuesday, the world cricket apex body said Nasir, who was charged in September 2023, […]

The government has banned motorcycles for three days from January 6.

Additionally, movement of vehicles including taxicabs, microbuses, pickup vans, trucks, launches and engine-powered boats will remain prohibited in the electoral areas for 24 hours from 12:00 am on January 7. However, the restrictions will not be effective on national highways. Also, restrictions can be relaxed for some more vehicles as per need and reality through […]

Onion price surge: Importers look for alternative market amid India’s export restrictions

After India increased the ban on onion export, onion prices have started increasing in the local market. Since the major source of onion import has closed, onion has to be imported from alternative countries. But due to the restrictions imposed by India, prices have started increasing in alternative markets also. India has extended a ban […]

American apparel company sets condition of not buying apparel if Bangladesh is banned

Confirming the matter, Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) president Farooq Hasan told Prothom Alo on Wednesday that a buyer organization has included a general condition in its LC. It said that if Bangladesh faces any sanctions then they will not get any products. He further said that the company also clarified that even […]

Trade sanctions are a major threat to Bangladesh’s economy, warns renowned economist at NOAB views-exchange meeting

Many issues were raised including inflation, reserves crisis, exports, discrepancy in government data, education system and quality, banking problems and crisis, foreign debt, dollar exchange rate, fear of sanctions on the economy and trade, preferential trade-facilities in western markets. Discussion. Chaired by NOAB Chairman AK Azad, the exchange of views was attended by Waheeduddin Mahmood, […]

Foreign Minister Abdul Momen asked where America was successful in bringing democracy by imposing sanctions?

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen asked where America succeeded in bringing democracy by imposing sanctions? “I asked them (US officials) in which country did you establish democracy by imposing sanctions? You banned Nigeria, Cambodia and Hungary. Did you succeed anywhere? He replied that nowhere. So these are useless. Such things create tension,” Momen said while […]