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Japan to provide $4.8mn to strengthen Bangladesh's election systems

Dhaka, July 2 -- Japan has joined hands with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), pledging JPY 695 million (about USD 4.8 million) in grant aid to strengthen Bangladesh's efforts towards f... Read More


Sheikh Hasina sentenced to 6 months in jail for contempt of court

India, July 2 -- Former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina was sentenced to six months in prison in a contempt of court case by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Wednesday. The verdict ... Read More


Bangladesh's Sheikh Hasina sentenced to 6 months in jail by International Crimes Tribunal

India, July 2 -- Former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina was sentenced to six months in prison in a contempt of court case by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Wednesday. The verdict ... Read More


When the facts change, the Asean Regional Forum has to change along on Cambodia-Thai conflict - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, July 2 -- As the Asean Regional Forum (ARF) approaches on July 9-11 in Kuala Lumpur, the political earthquake shaking Thailand cannot be ignored-yet must not be mishandled. The recent le... Read More


Bilawal calls on world to support Pakistan in fight against terrorism

Pakistan, July 2 -- Pakistan People's Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has urged the global community to stand with Pakistan in its ongoing battle against terrorism. Speaking at an international ... Read More


PM Shehbaz praises Saudi role in middle East peace and Pak-India ceasefire

Pakistan, July 2 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has lauded Saudi Arabia's efforts in promoting peace across the Middle East and its crucial role in supporting the recent ceasefire understanding betw... Read More


Iran prepared to mine Strait of Hormuz after US, Israel strikes: sources

Pakistan, July 2 -- Tensions escalated in the Gulf last month as US intelligence revealed that Iran had loaded naval mines onto vessels, indicating possible plans to block the Strait of Hormuz. This m... Read More


The retirement party of the Nigerian gate keepers (1), By Ayo Akerele

Nigeria, July 2 -- "A fire shall always be burning on the altar; it shall never go out." (Leviticus 6:13) Dr CE French told the story of a 98-year-old woman by the name, Sister Mary, who was a faithf... Read More


Establishing elected govt now key task, says BNP's Nazrul

Dhaka, July 2 -- Stating that the goal of overthrowing the fascist regime of Sheikh Hasina has not been achieved yet, senior BNP leader Nazrul Islam Khan on Wednesday said the main task now is to esta... Read More


Trump pushes for 60-day Gaza ceasefire before Netanyahu's US visit

Pakistan, July 2 -- US President Donald Trump has called on Hamas to accept a 60-day ceasefire deal in Gaza, stating that Israel has already agreed to the conditions. The proposal comes ahead of Israe... Read More