13 foreign missions condemn attack on Hero Alom

Thirteen foreign missions in Bangladesh, including the United States, the United Kingdom and the European Union, today condemned the attack on Ashraful Alom, popularly known as Hero Alom, during the Dhaka-17 by-polls on Monday.
19 July 2023, 08:38 AM

ASEAN secy-general to support Bangladesh's bid to be sectoral partner

Secretary General of ASEAN Dr Kao Kim Hourn has assured of extending full support to Bangladesh's endeavor of becoming the Sectoral Dialogue Partner (SDP) of ASEAN..Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen held a meeting with Dr Kao Kim Hourn in Jakarta, Indonesia on the sidelines of the 30th AS
18 July 2023, 18:15 PM

Dhaka keen to host second BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers' Retreat

Dhaka expressed interest to host the second BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers' Retreat while foreign minister Dr. AK Abdul Momen led Bangladesh delegation to the first BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers' Retreat in Bangkok on Monday..The first ever Retreat was attended by all the Foreign Ministers of BIMST
18 July 2023, 18:07 PM

EU delegation sits with EC officials

A technical team of European Union Exploratory Mission during a meeting with Election Commission officials enquired about Bangladesh’s election laws and the process of resolving electoral disputes.
18 July 2023, 18:00 PM

Attack on Hero Alom: Govt clueless about how it happened

The government is embarrassed by Monday’s attack on Ashraful Hossain Alom and is trying to find out who instigated the assault and why, sources said.
18 July 2023, 18:00 PM

Momen urges Indonesia to play proactive role in Rohingya repatriation

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has urged Indonesia, as a current ASEAN chair, to play more proactive role by involving ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance to expedite the speedy, safe dignified and voluntary repatriation of Rohingyas..He made the appeal while held a b
18 July 2023, 17:54 PM

Foreign minister seeks to expand economic ties with Singapore

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has informed his Singaporean counterpart Dr Vivian Balakrishnan that Bangladesh's Special Economic Zones (SEZ) and High-Tech Parks might be lucrative options for Singapore to invest in..He also requested Singapore to import state of the art quality pharma
18 July 2023, 17:46 PM

EU team meets EC officials, enquires about polls laws, dispute resolution

A technical team of European Union Exploratory Mission during a meeting with Election Commission officials enquired about Bangladesh’s election laws and the process of resolving electoral disputes
18 July 2023, 14:54 PM

Maitree power plant, Khulna-Mongla rail line to be opened during PM's India visit

The Maitree Super Thermal Power Plant-2, the 65km Khulna-Mongla Port Rail Link, and the Akhaura-Agartala Rail Link are expected to be inaugurated when Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina visits India to attend the 18th G20 Summit in September..Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma s
18 July 2023, 12:10 PM

Momen proposes emergency relief fund

Bangladesh has proposed creating an emergency relief fund for BIMSTEC that may address the contingencies resulting from public health pandemic, natural disasters and humanitarian crisis
17 July 2023, 17:48 PM

Come to Bangladesh with bigger investment

President Mohammed Shahabuddin today urged South Korean businesses to come with bigger investments in Bangladesh taking advantage of its investment-friendly environment
17 July 2023, 15:06 PM

Newly appointed Swiss Ambassador presents credentials to president

Newly appointed Swiss Ambassador to Bangladesh Reto Renggli today presented his credentials to President Mohammed Shahabuddin at the Bangabhaban
17 July 2023, 10:17 AM

EU team seeks views on ways to ensure fair polls

The European Election Exploratory Mission yesterday met civil society members and wanted to know their opinions on how the next parliamentary election can be held in a free, fair, peaceful and inclusive manner.
16 July 2023, 18:00 PM

EU delegation to sit with AL, BNP, JP today

The visiting Election Exploratory Mission of the European Union will hold meetings with the ruling Awami League, BNP, Jatiya Party and several other political parties today.
14 July 2023, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh proposes parliamentary caucus on climate change

Bangladesh, at a high-profile parliamentary roundtable hosted by the Bangladesh High Commission, London at the UK House of Lords, has proposed the creation of a parliamentary caucus on climate change ahead of the COP28 in Dubai later this year
14 July 2023, 14:51 PM

US Under Secretary Uzra Zeya discusses rights issues with civil society leaders

US Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya has wanted to know from the civil society leaders about the protection of human rights defenders and trade union leaders
13 July 2023, 20:08 PM

France for working with Bangladesh on climate-oriented projects

France has expressed interest to work closely with Bangladesh in order to streamline their climate-related projects as the European country considers tackling climate change as their number one priority
13 July 2023, 19:02 PM

US wants talks for sake of free, fair polls

Washington wants dialogue between political parties for a free, fair, and peaceful election, said Uzra Zeya, the visiting under secretary of state for civilian security, democracy, and human rights.
13 July 2023, 18:00 PM

EU Team’s Sylhet Visit: Law and order, political situation came up for talks

A seven-member Election Exploratory Mission of the European Union visited Sylhet yesterday to discuss with senior officials the overall political and law and order situation in the district.
13 July 2023, 18:00 PM

Golam Sarwar appointed Saarc secretary general

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs today announced the appointment of Md Golam Sarwar, the serving Bangladeshi ambassador to Malaysia, as the next secretary general of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (Saarc)
13 July 2023, 16:46 PM