Despite repeated concerns raised by human rights groups, Indian authorities have continued the practice of “push-ins” -- forcibly sending individuals across the border into Bangladesh -- with over 1,900 people pushed in since May 7.
The recent meeting aimed at boosting trilateral cooperation among China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh might have deeper geopolitical implications, foreign policy experts have said, urging Dhaka to move cautiously considering the regional and global geopolitical dynamics.
Says ICIMOD DDG Izabella Koziell marking World Environment Day
A humanitarian crisis in Cox’s Bazar Rohingya camps is brewing in the face of funding shortage for the refugees and more arrivals from the conflict-ridden Rakhine state of Myanmar.
Emerging from the initial uncertainty following last year’s political transition, Japan has re-engaged with Bangladesh in a robust way, which was reflected during Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus’ recent visit to Tokyo, according to foreign-policy and trade analysts.
Prof Yunus will visit Tokyo from May 28-31. The two countries will also sign at least seven memoranda of understanding.
Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus is set to visit the UK on June 9-13 and will likely hold meetings with King Charles and Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Nearly 200 workers then began a strike on Friday, he said, requesting not to be named for fear of backlash.
Despite repeated concerns raised by human rights groups, Indian authorities have continued the practice of “push-ins” -- forcibly sending individuals across the border into Bangladesh -- with over 1,900 people pushed in since May 7.
The recent meeting aimed at boosting trilateral cooperation among China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh might have deeper geopolitical implications, foreign policy experts have said, urging Dhaka to move cautiously considering the regional and global geopolitical dynamics.
Says ICIMOD DDG Izabella Koziell marking World Environment Day
A humanitarian crisis in Cox’s Bazar Rohingya camps is brewing in the face of funding shortage for the refugees and more arrivals from the conflict-ridden Rakhine state of Myanmar.
Emerging from the initial uncertainty following last year’s political transition, Japan has re-engaged with Bangladesh in a robust way, which was reflected during Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus’ recent visit to Tokyo, according to foreign-policy and trade analysts.
Prof Yunus will visit Tokyo from May 28-31. The two countries will also sign at least seven memoranda of understanding.
Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus is set to visit the UK on June 9-13 and will likely hold meetings with King Charles and Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Nearly 200 workers then began a strike on Friday, he said, requesting not to be named for fear of backlash.
Asif Nazrul, adviser for law and expatriates’ welfare ministries, has given his contact information to some Bangladeshis working in Malaysia, urging them to contact him if they face any trouble.
Now, as Malaysia prepares to begin fresh labour recruitments, opening the market to Bangladeshis and ensuring migrants' rights will figure high in the upcoming meetings.
