Bangladesh: Citing ‘dangerous decline’ of human rights, experts urge key reforms

Bangladesh: Citing ‘dangerous decline’ of human rights, experts urge key reforms

The Human Rights Council-appointed experts’ call follows on from the election victory of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina earlier this month, who secured a controversial fourth term with the main opposition party deciding to boycott the poll. Ms. Hasina and her Awami League party won 223 of the 300 parliamentary seats being contested amid violent protests…

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Reforms vital to build confidence, Japanese leader tells UN Assembly

Reforms vital to build confidence, Japanese leader tells UN Assembly

Addressing the General Assembly’s annual high-level debate Fumio Kishida urged reforms of the Security Council, including increased representation of Africa and expanding both its permanent and non-permanent membership, to restore confidence. “The world is changing dramatically. We need a Security Council that reflects the world today,” he said, noting that efforts to limit the use…

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Reforms in revenue policies are necessary for economic development, Finance Minister

Reforms in revenue policies are necessary for economic development, Finance Minister

Islamabad: (Dunya News) Federal Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has said on the occasion of the inauguration of Reforms and Resource Mobilization Commission in FBR that reforms in revenue policies are necessary to achieve sustainable economic development. Addressing the event, Pakistan Muslim League (N) senior leader and Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said that the current government…

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