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Democracy only option for Bangladesh: Mozena

April 6, 2013
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Bangladesh cannot but be a democracy and America wants for its own sake ‘a peaceful and prosperous’ Bangladesh, says US Ambassdor Dan Mozena “….that’s (democracy) the Bangladeshi thing, that’s the Bengali thing. And when this country has had non-democratic governance, that has not been a happy day,” he said replying to a question on Bangladesh’s…

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Bangladesh embarks on $1.5B Yak deal

April 5, 2013
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Bangladesh embarks on $1.5B Yak deal

Bangladesh is planning to buy 24 Russian-made Yak-130 Mitten jet combat trainers from Russia’s state arms exporter Rosoboronexport. The deal comes after Rosoboronexport showcased the twin-engine subsonic Yak-130 at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition last month, a report by the Russian state-run news agency RIA Novosti said. Detailed negotiations for the deal involving…

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“Satexco “Bangladesh company makes uniforms for British army

June 2, 2012
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“Satexco “Bangladesh company makes uniforms for British army

Bangladesh garment company Satexco has been making uniforms for the British army for the past 10 years. The company also supplies webbing, ammunition pouches, bayonet holders, pistol holsters and tents. A Bangladeshi company supplies uniforms for the British army, in yet another testimony to the excellence of the country’s garment sector. Satexco, a garment company…

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Bangladesh seeks C-130 deal

May 26, 2012
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Bangladesh seeks C-130 deal

Bangladesh is asking for the refurbishment, overhaul and modification of four C-130E aircraft through the Foreign Military Sale program. The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency said the contract sought by Bangladesh includes spare parts, equipment and training services and is worth about $180 million. “The proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national…

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Oregon USA – Bangladesh Partnership

May 2, 2012
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A unique partnership between Oregon and Bangladesh could help to save lives in times of natural disaster. That partnership was strengthened through an international visit to Kingsley Field today… The top Bangladeshi military official is touring Kingsley Field under a partnership program between Oregon and the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. Lt. Gen. Abdul Wadud, the…

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BANGLADESH: Warn government to stop waging war against its own people

April 29, 2012
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BANGLADESH: Warn government to stop waging war against its own people

The Honorable Hillary Clinton Re: BANGLADESH: Warn government to stop waging war against its own people Dear Secretary Clinton: I am William Nicholas Gomes, Human Rights Ambassador for Salem News.com. I am writing to you concerning your upcoming trip to Bangladesh from May 5-7, 2012. I believe this trip is an important opportunity to raise…

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Bangladesh-Russia $850 million aircraft purchase deal

February 27, 2012
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Sources :A delegation of Russian defence exports giant Rosoboronexport is visiting the capital to give final shape to the proposed arms purchase deal of $850 million between Dhaka and Moscow, . The six-member Russian side is led by Anatoly P Isaikin, chief of Rosoboronexport, sole state intermediary agency for export and import of military and…

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Bangladesh Army says it foiled a coup via Facebook

January 21, 2012
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Bangladesh’s army foiled an attempt by former and serving officers to oust Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed’s government, a military spokesman said. The failed military coup in Bangladesh may have been more serious than what has emerged in public, with sources here saying senior officers in the army knew of the coup plan. At least…

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Bangladesh army officers to get frontier training

December 27, 2011
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Army officers transferred to Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) on deputation from now on must undergo a mandatory training course at the frontier as part of a massive reform of the border force since the 2009 rebellion, officials and reports said yesterday. “The 20-day training for army officers who come to serve the BGB will minimise…

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Army will be updated during present government tenure

October 12, 2011
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Army will be updated during present government tenure

Sources : Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the restructuring, modification and modernization of Bangladesh Army would be completed in four steps during the five- year tenure of the present government. Bangladesh Armed Forces would be one of the modern and effective forces in the world in the space of age when the `Forces Goal-…

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Chittagong Hill Tracts: Violence Continues Against Minority Women

October 11, 2011
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Chittagong Hill Tracts: Violence Continues Against Minority Women

Sources : Four of the victims were killed, four were raped and two children were molested, the rights watchdog said. The ‘Lama killing’ shocked the CHT inhabitants as three members of a family were killed allegedly by Mohammad Musa at Lama in Bandarban on July 30 [2011]. In this incident, five-year-old boy Mong Nuching was…

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Malaysian investor seeks justice from BD PM

September 15, 2011
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Malaysian investor seeks justice from BD PM

source: Malaysian investor Dato Sri Joseph Chong, who is the managing director of Westmont Power [Bangladesh] Limited sent a lengthy additional clarification to the news item published titled ‘Malaysian Project Grabbed by Bangladeshi PMs Brother in Law’, which was published in Weekly Blitz. The gas-fired barge-mounted Westmont Power Plant with a maximum capability of 130…

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“Develop network with peers in Bangladesh”-Ambassador Akramul Qader urges expatriate doctors.

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and State Minister Mr. Akramul Qader attended the annual conference of Bangladesh Medical Association of North America, Louisiana chapter in Orleans, Louisiana and addressed a…

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Bangladesh opposes proposed dams in Meghalaya: Minister

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Meghalaya has made it clear that the dams which are to be built across the Myntdu and Umiew rivers would not have any negative impact…

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