Sheltering Bangabandhu's killers is shameful for US, Canada: Momen

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen today said it is shameful for the United States and Canada as they have so far failed to deport Bangabandhu's convicted killers, despite being major advocates of human rights across the globe
1 August 2023, 13:11 PM

Don’t feel it’s violation of Vienna Convention when others discuss US affairs: Haas

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas today said the US listens to other countries when they raise issues about US's political affairs and it is not taken as a violation of the Vienna Convention
1 August 2023, 08:15 AM

UN for peaceful, credible, inclusive Bangladesh polls: spokesman

The United Nations (UN) encourages peaceful, credible, and inclusive elections in Bangladesh, said UN Secretary General's Deputy Spokesman Farhan Haq at a press briefing at the UN Headquarters in New York yesterday
1 August 2023, 06:26 AM

US concerned over reports of intimidation, political violence in Bangladesh

The United States is concerned about reports of intimidation and political violence during protests in Bangladesh over the weekend against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said on Monday
31 July 2023, 19:22 PM

De-escalate crisis: Amnesty

Amnesty International has said the violence in Bangladesh over the weekend is deeply worrying and may have implications for the human rights situation before, during and after the elections.
31 July 2023, 18:00 PM

Rohingya Issue: Chinese envoy quietly flies in, meets Momen

Chinese Special Envoy for Asian Affairs Deng Xijun yesterday held meetings with Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen and Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen on repatriation of the Rohingyas.
31 July 2023, 18:00 PM

UK keen to invest in solar-powered irrigation in Bangladesh: Envoy

Newly appointed British Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke has expressed his country’s interest to work in the solar-run irrigation sector of the country
31 July 2023, 17:19 PM

Violence in Bangladesh over weekend 'deeply worrying': Amnesty

Amnesty International has said that the violence in Bangladesh over the weekend is deeply worrying and may have implications for the human rights situation before, during, and after the elections
31 July 2023, 16:28 PM

Momen hosts dinner for new and outgoing ambassadors

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen hosted a dinner last night in honour of newly arrived and outgoing diplomats..“It was a farewell and welcome for outgoing and newly arrived ambassadors,” one of the diplomats familiar with the event told UNB..However, it could not be known whether the
31 July 2023, 06:34 AM

No room for violence in democracy

Ahead of political rallies of the ruling and opposition parties in Dhaka yesterday, the US reiterated that political violence has no place in a democracy and that the US favors no political party in Bangladesh.
28 July 2023, 18:00 PM

More work needed to ensure space for civil society

Noting that the election is Bangladesh’ political business, European Union’s Special Representative for Human Rights Eamon Gilmore has expressed hope that the forthcoming national election will be free, fair and free of violence.
28 July 2023, 18:00 PM

14 members of US Congress for UN peacekeeping forces during Bangladesh elections

Fourteen US congressmen and women have written to the US ambassador to the United Nations, urging the UN to arrange for peacekeeping forces in Bangladesh during the elections “to prevent intimidation, harassment or assault of voters”
28 July 2023, 07:09 AM

EU to keep the pressure on Myanmar

The EU will continue to support the Rohingya people for their right to return to their homeland, said Eamon Gilmore, the EU’s special representative for human rights.
27 July 2023, 18:00 PM

PM seeks UK cooperation for Bangladesh's railway development

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today sought British cooperation for the development of Bangladesh Railway sector
27 July 2023, 16:31 PM

'Solve Teesta water-sharing issue with Bangladesh at the earliest'

An Indian parliamentary standing committee has recommended that India resolve the long-festering Teesta river water-sharing issue with Bangladesh "at the earliest" for improved bilateral ties and "initiate meaningful dialogues" for this
27 July 2023, 12:56 PM

Joint statement on Hero Alom: It’s a ‘violation’ of diplomatic norms

The government yesterday said the joint statement by 13 foreign missions condemning the attack on Hero Alom was a “violation” of diplomatic norms, and urged the missions to refrain from “non-diplomatic” behaviour in the future.
26 July 2023, 18:00 PM

Labour unions, rights activists tell EU rep want Tk 23k minimum wage for RMG

Labour unions and rights activists met Eamon Gilmore, the European Union’s special representative for human rights, in the capital today and raised their demand for a minimum wage of Tk 23,000 for the ready-made garment sector.
26 July 2023, 13:40 PM

13 foreign missions’ behaviour a violation of Vienna Convention: Shahriar

The state minister said govt’s discontent over 13 foreign missions' statement about attack on Hero Alom would be conveyed to respective capitals
26 July 2023, 11:20 AM

Summoning 13 foreign envoys: Meeting with foreign ministry officials ends

Foreign ministry high-ups have concluded a meeting with the heads of 13 foreign missions who were yesterday summoned by the government over their joint statement condemning the attack on Ashraful Alom alias Hero Alom during the Dhaka-17 by-election.  
26 July 2023, 10:03 AM

13 foreign envoys summoned to meet foreign ministry officials at 3pm today

Govt summoned them to voice displeasure over their joint statement over attack on Hero Alom
26 July 2023, 06:21 AM