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Dhaka seeks Asaduzzaman’s extradition
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PM's defence adviser meets Indian security adviser on BIMSTEC sidelines
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Dhaka seeks UN-led global debt relief
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Rabab Fatima appointed head of UN mission in Afghanistan
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India reacts to Hasina’s return plan
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US pre-polls assessment team to fly in Oct 7

A six-member US pre-election assessment mission will visit Bangladesh on October 7-13 to determine whether to send a limited international election observation mission for the parliamentary polls due by January next year.
21 September 2023, 18:00 PM

Belt, Road Initiative consistent with Sonar Bangla dream

China’s Belt and Road Initiative seeks no hegemony, no interference in other countries’ internal affairs, and has no elements of expansion and plunder, said Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen.
21 September 2023, 18:00 PM

Invest in Bangladesh

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has urged the Netherlands to invest in different sectors in Bangladesh as currently Dhaka ensures a high return against Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).
21 September 2023, 18:00 PM

US ready to extend support for ‘free, fair, peaceful’ polls

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas yesterday said they are prepared to extend support to the declared goal of a “free, fair, and peaceful” election in Bangladesh.
21 September 2023, 18:00 PM

PM seeks int'l support to improve healthcare

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today identified five areas where international partners can extend their support to improve the country's universal health system
21 September 2023, 16:49 PM

EU decision won’t affect polls preparations: Shahriar

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam today said the decision by the European Union not to send a full-fledged election observation mission will not affect the preparations for national election
21 September 2023, 14:07 PM

EU not sending election observation team due to budget constraint: EC secretary

The European Union will not send a full-fledged election observation mission to observe the upcoming Bangladesh national election due to budget constraints, Election Commission Secretary Jahangir Alam said
21 September 2023, 10:43 AM

Momen urges Netherlands to invest in Bangladesh

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has urged the Netherlands to make more investment in different sectors in Bangladesh as currently Dhaka ensures a high return against Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
21 September 2023, 08:45 AM

Singapore to upgrade its Dhaka consulate to a high commission

Singapore will upgrade its consulate in D haka to a high commission on October 1, the country's foreign ministry said today
21 September 2023, 06:42 AM

Time has come for a female UN chief: PM

Sheikh Hasina says UN must lead by example to bring women in leadership positions
20 September 2023, 20:19 PM

PM joins banquet hosted by Biden

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina joined a banquet hosted by US President Joe Biden in honour of the world leaders attending the ongoing UNGA session in New York.
20 September 2023, 18:00 PM

We can assist Sierra Leone in ICT, agriculture

Bangladesh is keen to assist Sierra Leone in the information and communication technology (ICT) sector, alongside the field of agriculture, Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen told his Sierra Leonean counterpart on Tuesday in New York.
20 September 2023, 18:00 PM

PM holds bilateral meetings on UNGA sidelines

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today had bilateral meetings with Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Timor-Leste President Dr Jose Ramos-Horta and Denmark Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on the sidelines of the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session in New York
20 September 2023, 12:57 PM

Bangladesh can assist Sierra Leone in ICT sector, agriculture: Momen

Bangladesh is keen to assist Sierra Leone in the information and communication technology (ICT) sector alongside the field of agriculture, Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen told his Sierra Leonean counterpart yesterday in New York
20 September 2023, 08:31 AM

Promote community clinics in developing world

PM tells developing partners at UN HQ
19 September 2023, 18:48 PM

US reiterates need for free, fair polls

Two top US officials yesterday again highlighted the importance of free and fair elections, and protecting democracy, human rights and the freedom of expression.
19 September 2023, 18:00 PM

US State Dept counselor discusses 'importance of protecting democracy' with Momen

Counselor of the US Department of State Derek Chollet has met Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on the sidelines of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) 78.
19 September 2023, 11:47 AM

WHO praised Bangladesh govt's efforts for healthcare development: Momen

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen yesterday said World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus praised the Bangladesh government's measures for overall development of the health sector to ensure health services to all
19 September 2023, 06:54 AM

Uzra Zeya reiterates USA’s desire to see free, fair election in Bangladesh

US Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights, Uzra Zeya has again discussed the importance of free and fair elections and freedom of expression in Bangladesh
19 September 2023, 06:27 AM

A friend can give advice to another: Momen

The government has made a commitment that it would hold a free and fair election as the Election Commission was given absolute authority in this regard, Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen said in New York yesterday
19 September 2023, 05:20 AM