Tag: US sanctions
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America urges Bangladesh to hold free and fair elections amid political violence
The United States has said that it is “closely monitoring” the election environment in Bangladesh ahead of national elections in January, and that they take incidents of violence “very seriously”. At a regular briefing at the US State Department on Tuesday, spokesman Matthew Miller said they have been and will continue to engage with the…
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America promises aid to Gaza as death toll rises
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant warned that a war with Hamas could take several months. “It will take a month, two months, three months, and in the end there will be no more Hamas,” Gallant said. Around the world, Israel’s friends and foes alike warned against the war in Gaza turning into a full-scale regional…
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Is ‘behind the scenes understanding’ part of the AL strategy?
A central leader of the Awami League, speaking on condition of anonymity, told Prothom Alo that top party leaders are saying not to worry about the US visa policy or sanctions, so why is ‘some understanding behind the scenes’ so important. Has occurred? Another central leader believes that the activities of the western circle have…
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IEA cuts oil demand growth forecast in 2024
Although there has been no direct impact on supply so far, the IEA said it stood ready to take action if needed to ensure adequate supply. Meanwhile, as 2024 approaches, a higher interest rate environment aimed at curbing inflation in major Western economies and the resulting stronger US dollar is dampening demand in low-income emerging…
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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…
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Remittances from America almost halved
According to Bangladesh Bank data, the top 10 sources of remittance income are the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, the United States, Oman, Malaysia, Kuwait, Italy, Qatar and Bahrain. Together, these 10 countries account for 88 percent of total remittance income. However, remittances increased from three countries – UAE, UK and…
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How to ensure the right to vote in Bangladesh?
Apparently, it seems that the ruling class has not come to its senses even after the EU’s decision not to send election monitoring team and the implementation of the US visa policy. To all appearances, at least, they maintain that these decisions from foreign circles make no difference to them, although their uneasiness is quite…
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Journalist leaders protested against US Ambassador’s statement on visa restrictions
He further said, “Every year approximately 100,000 Bangladeshi citizens apply for US visas. However, only 27,000 get it. This means that the US already has a kind of visa policy for Bangladeshis. Now, they (US) want to use this visa policy as a weapon. “We need to protect ourselves from the grid or any kind…
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US Ambassador clarifies stance on visa policy for Bangladesh media
In response to a letter from the Liaison Council (Editors’ Council) expressing concern over recent remarks about the imposition of US visa policy on the media in Bangladesh, US Ambassador Peter Haas strongly defended freedom of the press and “the rights of journalists”. Has reiterated his government’s commitment to. and media outlets exercise their right…
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They can impose more restrictions, it is their wish: PM Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said in an interview with Voice of America on 27 September that there is no justification for US visa restrictions on Bangladeshi individuals. VOA Bangla chief Shatarupa Barua interviewed the Prime Minister during his visit to Washington. VOA Bangla published the interview on its website. The US on September 22 announced…
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Why will Bangladesh become a model for US sanctions?
Since the decision to grant or deny a visa rests with the host country, no one should have any objection to this decision. Bangladesh argues that this is being done with political intentions. But that political reason is ‘support for furthering democracy’ and ‘democratic elections’. The biggest problem with the leaders in power, apparently, is…
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Impact of US visa policy on Bangladesh police force
According to Farooq Hussain, if the visa policy goes into effect, these individuals may face difficulties in traveling to the US. The DMP spokesperson further said that the police always work within the law and the visa policy will not hinder them in performing their duties. In an effort to promote free and fair elections…
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The introduction of US visa policy is definitely a pressure
At present it is not known on whom the US visa ban has been implemented. America maintains secrecy in this regard. All kinds of lists are surfacing here and there, but none of them can be verified without proper investigation. It is not understood on what basis the Minister of State for External Affairs issued…
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AL is not accepting pressure, BNP alert
AL is not accepting pressure, BNP alert
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People will not accept any step that hinders the next elections: PM Hasina
He said that in case of any move to sabotage the elections, the people of Bangladesh will also impose sanctions on those who would take such initiatives. Regarding new visa restrictions, the Prime Minister said he expected any move to sabotage the elections would involve visa restrictions, including on the opposition. He said that the…