Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina floats five-point peace plan for Rohingya crisis

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has floated a five-point peace proposal at United Nations to find a permanent solution to Rohingya crisis. She called for immediate steps to end ethnic cleansing of Rohingya minority as it has deepened crisis along ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2017

PM Narendra Modi, Sheikh Hasina jointly inaugurate Petrapole Integrated Check Post

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina jointly inaugurated the Petrapole Integrated Check Post (ICP). It was inaugurated by both leaders through video-conferencing. Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee also had participated in the ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2016

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina wins UN Award for Leadership on Climate Change

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been selected for the United Nations Champions of the Earth award. UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has chosen her for this prestigious award in recognition of her country’s initiatives to address climate change. UNEP has ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2015

Current Affairs: January 11, 2012

EC asks Government to withhold 4.5% minorities sub quota The Election Commission asks the government to withhold the 4.5 per cent sub-quota for minorities in the five poll bound states for now. The direction will remain in force till the ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2012

Current Affairs : November 20, 2011

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims observed The International Road Federation (IRF) observed the World Day for Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. The United Nations had endorsed it in 2005 as a global day to be observed every ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2011

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