US wants proper probe into Shahidul’s murder, no discussion on caretaker govt: Law minister

Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Huq today said that the visiting US delegation sought a proper investigation into the killing of labour leader Shahidul Islam
13 July 2023, 12:28 PM

UAE ambassador meets president

Ambassador of United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Bangladesh Abdullah Ali Al Hamoudi today called on President Mohammed Shahabuddin at Bangabhaban in the capital
13 July 2023, 12:10 PM

US wants all-party dialogue for fair polls: Uzra Zeya

The United States wants dialogue among the political parties for a free and fair election, said US Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy and Human Rights Uzra Zeya
13 July 2023, 11:22 AM

US visa policy to supplement govt hold free, fair polls, Zeya tells PM

Visiting US Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy and Human Rights Uzra Zeya today said her country announced the new visa policy to supplement Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's commitment to hold free, fair and neutral election
13 July 2023, 06:56 AM

US Under Secy Zeya to meet PM Hasina tomorrow

US Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her official residence tomorrow morning
12 July 2023, 15:26 PM

Dhaka, Beijing should come closer for global peace: Ambassador Yao

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen has said Bangladesh and China should strengthen development cooperation and diplomatic coordination to promote global peace and prosperity
12 July 2023, 14:37 PM

Uzra Zeya reiterates US' hope for 'peaceful, fair' election process

US Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya has reiterated her country's hope for a "peaceful, free and fair" elections process in Bangladesh
11 July 2023, 18:29 PM

EU delegation enquires about EC preparations

The Election Exploratory Mission of the European Union yesterday enquired about the Election Commission’s preparations for the next general polls.
11 July 2023, 18:00 PM

Call for free, fair polls not interference

The US State Department wonders why anyone would object to Washington’s calls for free and fair elections in Bangladesh.
11 July 2023, 18:00 PM

US under secy to visit Rohingya camps today

Visiting US Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy and Human Rights Uzra Zeya will travel to the Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar today.
11 July 2023, 18:00 PM

US Under Secretary Uzra Zeya arrives for 4-day visit

Uzra Zeya, US under secretary for civilian security, democracy and human rights arrived in Dhaka this evening on a four-day visit
11 July 2023, 13:30 PM

Momen to visit Indonesia, Thailand July 12-17

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen is scheduled to visit Jakarta of Indonesia and Bangkok in Thailand from July 12 to 17 to attend events there
11 July 2023, 09:51 AM

Run-up to polls: EU team talks with NHRC on rights situation

The visiting EU election exploratory mission yesterday wanted to know from the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) the possibilities of human rights violations during the next parliamentary elections.
10 July 2023, 18:00 PM

Democracy, human rights to top agenda

Uzra Zeya, the US under secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy and Human Rights, arrives today on a four-day visit -- at a delicate time when the ruling Awami League and opposition BNP are at loggerheads over the election-time government.
10 July 2023, 18:00 PM

EU team holds talks with foreign envoys in Dhaka

A six-member Election Exploratory Mission from the European Union yesterday began its two-week work to assess the overall situation surrounding the next general election in Bangladesh.
9 July 2023, 18:00 PM

Polls, Rights: Momen writes to 12 members of US Congress

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has written to 12 US Congress members regarding their letters on free and fair elections in Bangladesh and “human rights abuses” by the Bangladesh government.
9 July 2023, 18:00 PM

PM formally invited to attend BRICS Summit

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been invited to attend the next BRICS Summit in South Africa
9 July 2023, 16:30 PM

EU, Bangladesh commit to enhancing nutrition thru good governance

The Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Bangladesh organised a high-level event in collaboration with the Partners of the Food and Nutrition Security Programme for Bangladesh
9 July 2023, 13:23 PM

Bhutanese King makes brief stopover in Dhaka

Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck today made a brief stopover in Dhaka
9 July 2023, 12:59 PM

Outsiders trying to impede the elections

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen yesterday said he fears there are efforts on way to impede the election process and asked all to be cautious about it.
8 July 2023, 18:00 PM