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Sri Lankans and other foreigners allegedly involved in Bangladesh Bank reserve heist
Dhaka, August 17 (United News of Bangladesh)- The long-running investigation into the notorious Bangladesh Bank reserve heist of February 2016 has taken a new turn, with police confirming that foreign nationals from at least four countries were involved in the cyber theft. According to investigators,...
Lankan Premier Harini’s gaffe and NPP govt.’s damage control efforts
By D.B.S.Jeyaraj/DailyFT Colombo, August 15 – While there are stresses and strains within the Government and party ranks, the SupremeSAT incident has actually promoted greater solidarity in the Government. At least for the time being! Whatever the feelings towards Harini, the JVP-led NPP cannot afford...
A Russian Empire in America
By P.K. Balachandran/Sunday Observer Colombo, August 17 – The Trump-Putin summit at Alaska held on August 15, had brought into focus a forgotten facet of American history – the fact that Tsarist Russia had territorial possessions in North America till 1867. It had Alaska and...
Trump says no summit deal reached with Putin over ending war in Ukraine
Anchorage, Alaska, Dec 15 (Reuters)- U.S. President Donald Trump said that nearly three hours of direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday did not yield an agreement to pause Moscow’s war in Ukraine, though he characterized the meeting as “very productive.” During brief...
Indian Supreme Court sends reminder on right to vote, fairness and transparency
This line of questioning from the bench concluded with the EC’s counsel, Senior Advocate Rakesh Dwivedi, agreeing to publish a list of voters who could potentially be deleted from the rolls.
Bangladesh celebrates Tagore through dance
By Aisha Hoque Dhaka, August 15 (TOB)- Dhaka’s Charukola transformed into a rain-kissed stage on the morning of August 8 as ‘Ghonoghota’, a vibrant Rabindra Sangeet-inspired dance production by the Arthy Ahmed Dance Academy, celebrated the monsoon season in full splendour. The open-air performance featured...
US report slams arrest of Bangladesh journalists supportive of Hasina government
Washington, August 14 (TOB) – The United States has stated that four senior journalists considered to be “pro-previous government” were arrested in genocide and crimes against humanity cases, and that investigations are ongoing against at least 32 journalist, according to the 2024 Country Reports on...
UNHR High Commissioner asks Sri Lanka to break from the past and address entrenched impunity
Seeks accountability for serious violations and abuses committed in the past, including international crimes
US report sharply criticizes both India, Pakistan for inaction on rights abuses
The findings for South Asia’s two largest states pointed to entrenched impunity, inadequate judicial follow-through and persistent restrictions on fundamental freedoms.
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