US sanctions

Sonali Bank freezes accounts of 2 Myanmar banks

Sonali Bank has frozen accounts of two banks of Myanmar following sanctions imposed by the US, and further steps will be taken based on Bangladesh Bank’s opinions. 

It’s a strong message to the corrupt

Washington’s communication that it may consider sanctions as a tool against corruption delivers a strong message to those who have already been proven corrupt or have been accused of large-scale corruption, analysts say.

Rooppur Loan Repayment: US sanctions complicate payment in yuan

The government’s bid to pay off Russia’s dues -- of about $330 million -- for the Rooppur power plant using the Chinese yuan has run into fresh complications after the last round of sanctions by the US on Russia.

Lead-up to the elections just got interesting

Although this new US visa policy is proving expedient, it would not be wise to believe that the country is intent on fostering democracy in Bangladesh.

US govt’s new visa policy does not bother Bangladesh govt: Shahriar

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam said yesterday that the new visa policy announced by the US government "does not bother" the government of Bangladesh as authorities are "committed" to holding a free and fair election

Sanctions on Rab ‘worked like a tonic’

US sanctions on the Rapid Action Battalion “worked like a tonic”, rights activists said yesterday as the number of extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances dropped significantly in the last year.

Bangladesh considering import of Russian oil via third country

Bangladesh is contemplating import of Russian oil via a third country.

Parliamentary body blames foreign ministry behind US sanctions on Rab

A parliamentary body has blamed the foreign ministry behind US sanctions on Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) and its officials.

Who will speak for the George Floyds of Bangladesh?

In the US, being Black or just a person of colour is enough to get one killed or arrested by a cop, merely for being at the wrong place at the wrong time—or even the right place at the right time.

August 17, 2023
August 17, 2023

Sonali Bank freezes accounts of 2 Myanmar banks

Sonali Bank has frozen accounts of two banks of Myanmar following sanctions imposed by the US, and further steps will be taken based on Bangladesh Bank’s opinions. 

August 9, 2023
August 9, 2023

It’s a strong message to the corrupt

Washington’s communication that it may consider sanctions as a tool against corruption delivers a strong message to those who have already been proven corrupt or have been accused of large-scale corruption, analysts say.

June 18, 2023
June 18, 2023

Rooppur Loan Repayment: US sanctions complicate payment in yuan

The government’s bid to pay off Russia’s dues -- of about $330 million -- for the Rooppur power plant using the Chinese yuan has run into fresh complications after the last round of sanctions by the US on Russia.

June 5, 2023
June 5, 2023

Lead-up to the elections just got interesting

Although this new US visa policy is proving expedient, it would not be wise to believe that the country is intent on fostering democracy in Bangladesh.

May 25, 2023
May 25, 2023

US govt’s new visa policy does not bother Bangladesh govt: Shahriar

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam said yesterday that the new visa policy announced by the US government "does not bother" the government of Bangladesh as authorities are "committed" to holding a free and fair election

December 10, 2022
December 10, 2022

Sanctions on Rab ‘worked like a tonic’

US sanctions on the Rapid Action Battalion “worked like a tonic”, rights activists said yesterday as the number of extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances dropped significantly in the last year.

August 21, 2022
August 21, 2022

Bangladesh considering import of Russian oil via third country

Bangladesh is contemplating import of Russian oil via a third country.

April 27, 2022
April 27, 2022

Parliamentary body blames foreign ministry behind US sanctions on Rab

A parliamentary body has blamed the foreign ministry behind US sanctions on Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) and its officials.

April 20, 2022
April 20, 2022

Who will speak for the George Floyds of Bangladesh?

In the US, being Black or just a person of colour is enough to get one killed or arrested by a cop, merely for being at the wrong place at the wrong time—or even the right place at the right time.

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