EU worried over DSA, media environment

The European Union has voiced concerns over the operation of the Digital Security Act and the environment for the civil society and the media in Bangladesh.
25 July 2023, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh, all other countries should have free, fair polls

The United States has reiterated that they support everyone’s right to freely exercise their role in a democratic society.
25 July 2023, 18:00 PM

Italian PM for legal migration of workers

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni yesterday stressed the need for migration of Bangladeshi workers in legal ways.
25 July 2023, 18:00 PM

Italian PM stresses legal migration of workers from Bangladesh

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Tuesday stressed the need for migration of Bangladeshi workers in legal ways
25 July 2023, 17:21 PM

Attack on Hero Alom: 13 envoy summoned over statement

The foreign ministry today summoned the heads of 13 foreign missions over their statement condemning the attack on Ashraful Alom, popularly known as Hero Alom, during the Dhaka-17 by-election
25 July 2023, 15:32 PM

Stay vigilant against anti-state propaganda : PM tells Bangladeshi envoys

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today asked Bangladeshi diplomats abroad to work to stop anti-Bangladesh propaganda so that the international community is not misled
25 July 2023, 14:35 PM

EU welcomes Dhaka's move to further develop human rights

The European Union (EU) today welcomed Bangladesh's initiative for development of the human rights further, official sources said
25 July 2023, 13:06 PM

UN Summit: PM places five-point proposal for sustainable food system

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday placed a five-point proposal at the UN Food Systems Summit to ensure a sustainable, safe and nutritious food system worldwide, laying emphasis on coordinated steps to lift restrictions on food and fertiliser exports.
24 July 2023, 18:00 PM

EU special envoy flies in

The European Union’s Special Representative for Human Rights, Eamon Gilmore, began his visit to Dhaka yesterday.
24 July 2023, 18:00 PM

UN summit: PM places 5-point proposal for sustainable food system

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today placed a five-point proposal at the UN Food Systems Summit to ensure a sustainable, safe and nutritious food system worldwide
24 July 2023, 14:35 PM

EU special representative for human rights due in Dhaka tomorrow

The European Union's Special Representative for Human Rights Eamon Gilmore is scheduled to arrive in Dhaka tomorrow to discuss issues of mutual interests and especially rights issues
23 July 2023, 16:35 PM

PM reaches Rome to attend UN food summit

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today arrived in Rome to attend the UN Food Systems Summit at the invitation of the UN Secretary-General
23 July 2023, 12:38 PM

Foreigners’ remark about country’s internal affairs unwarranted: Momen

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen yesterday said the foreigners' comments about the country's internal affairs are unwarranted and tantamount to interference in our internal issues
21 July 2023, 18:37 PM

Russia-Ukraine war is destabilising the world: PM

Sheikh Hasina calls for amicable end to the conflict while addressing a meeting of the Global Crisis Response Group
21 July 2023, 14:16 PM

Polls-Time Govt: UK envoy holds talks with AL, BNP

British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke held separate meetings with the ruling Awami League and opposition BNP yesterday when both the parties reiterated their stance on the election-time government.
20 July 2023, 18:00 PM

UAE keen to invest in Bangladesh’s energy sector

UAE Minister Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber tells Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina
20 July 2023, 12:45 PM

US engages directly with Bangladesh officials

The United States has said it engages directly with Bangladeshi officials to discuss “shared priorities” for the two countries.
19 July 2023, 18:00 PM

Seminar in UK Parliament: Bangladesh will be one of the wealthiest countries in Asia

A seminar titled "Economic Development and International Trade "was held in the UK Houses of Parliament on Tuesday at the initiative of the Conservative Friends of Bangladesh. Parliamentary Board President MP Bob Blackman moderated the seminar with the support of Sujit Sen, deputy chair of Conservative Friends of Bangladesh
19 July 2023, 17:02 PM

Attack on Hero Alom: Foreign missions’ statement ‘not acceptable’

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen wondered whether such incidents happening in other countries would result in similar reactions from them
19 July 2023, 14:38 PM

Bangladesh an increasingly important strategic partner in Indo-Pacific region: UK

The Bangladesh-UK relationship is transitioning to a deeper economic, migration and security partnership, while helping to protect Bangladesh’s development gains, said the British foreign ministry.
19 July 2023, 11:35 AM