France
Where message of peace in changing world order
In the face of an intense movement led by ‘Gen Z’, Nepal’s Prime Minister resigned, and soon afterwards a strong anti-government movement erupted in France. ‘Gen Z’ led the movement in Nepal, while the protests in France are being led by the leftists. Yesterday nearly 200,000 protesters took to the streets. Across the country, they declared a ‘block everything’ movement. As a result, there was widespread clashes between protesters and French law enforcement. People lifted rubbish bins from the streets and hurled them at the police. Countless vehicles were set on fire. According to international media reports, to bring the protests under control the French government deployed 80,000 police across the country. Around 500 people have been arrested. More than a hundred were injured.
Reducing prison congestion and costs using technology
This was written shortly after the National Movement for Social Justice conducted a webinar on problems with remanding practices in the aftermath of the neurologist and her daughter being remanded.
Every MP wants to become a Union Parishad chairman
Dr Ainun Nishat, Emeritus Professor, is a water resources and climate change expert and a former Vice-Chancellor of BRAC University. He has worked on various research related to Bangladesh’s water resource management and climate change, and his books have been well-received both domestically and internationally. He has also presented numerous research papers at various conferences. Recently, he spoke with Views Bangladesh about the interim government's reform commission, environmental pollution in Dhaka, environmental and ecological issues, and river problems. The first part of his interview is being published today. The interview was conducted by Views Bangladesh’s Associate Editor, Girish Goiric.
End 'Might is Right' policy to uphold international laws
The primary objective of the United Nations Charter is to maintain international peace and security and to promote friendly relations among nations. The UN Charter is essentially a constitution, and a constitution is a form of law. According to Article 2 of the Charter, the preservation of the sovereignty and equality of all member states is the foundation of the United Nations. However, for several years now, many powerful nations, particularly the permanent members of the Security Council (those with veto power), have repeatedly violated this law. The United States, in particular, has consistently been a step ahead in this regard. China and Russia have not been far behind, and recently, India has also emerged as a violator. These nations are attacking Bangladesh's sovereignty by violating international law. It seems as though the "might is right" mentality is prevailing. If this continues, what is the purpose of the establishment of the United Nations? Have the powerful states forgotten the bloodshed and humanitarian crises on which the United Nations was founded?
Voting in French National Assembly election today
French people vote on Sunday (June 30) in high-stakes snap parliamentary elections which could alter France’s trajectory and see the far-right party of Marine Le Pen take power in a historic first, Arab News reported.
ISPR requests not to get misled by rumours over security of St. Martin’s
Inter Services Public Relation Directorate (ISPR) has urged all not to be misguided by rumours spreading through social media over the security of St. Martin’s island centering Myanmar's ongoing internal conflict near the island.
France to support BD students in acquiring satellite technology skills: Envoy
France has shown interest to support Bangladeshi students in acquiring skills related to satellite technology, says its envoy in Dhaka.