PM returns home from Switzerland

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has returned home from Geneva, wrapping up her three-day official visit to Switzerland
16 June 2023, 20:15 PM

Sweden interested in IT sector, green transition collaboration

Sweden has expressed keen interest in collaborating with Bangladesh on the IT sector and green transition
16 June 2023, 18:20 PM

'Adorn-a-Rickshaw'

The Filipinos in Bangladesh today decorated rickshaws, in "Adorn-a-Rickshaw" contest, as a tribute to the iconic vehicle of the country, as well as to provide a venue to showcase the richness and colours of the Philippine festivals
16 June 2023, 15:21 PM

Rohingya repatriation: Dhaka seeks Asean’s active role

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam has underscored an active role of the regional countries including Asean for the safe and sustainable repatriation of the Rohingyas to Myanmar.
16 June 2023, 11:29 AM

Respect our right to own policies

Bangladesh expects all concerned to respect Bangladesh’s sovereign rights to pursue its independent domestic as well as foreign policy based on the motto -- “Friendship to all, malice towards none” -- as envisaged by the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
15 June 2023, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh’s economy has a dignified position now: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said Bangladesh now holds an economically dignified position in the world as democracy and stability have been persisting in the country since 2009
15 June 2023, 15:35 PM

Industry 4.0 shouldn't undermine humanity: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said it must be ensured that the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) tools are not used to hurt or undermine humanity
15 June 2023, 12:55 PM

Bangladesh likely to become BRICS member in August: Momen

In the future BRICS would invite Bangladesh to join in
14 June 2023, 18:38 PM

PM urges Swiss businesses to boost investment in Bangladesh

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today requested President of the Swiss Confederation Alain Berset to encourage his country's businesses to invest more in Bangladesh taking advantage of new opportunities.
14 June 2023, 15:39 PM

Switzerland to develop skilled manpower here

Bangladesh and Switzerland today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance skill training capacity and knowledge sharing partnership.
14 June 2023, 15:00 PM

China lauds Hasina's remarks against US sanctions

Spokesperson of the Chinese Foreign Ministry says PM's remarks reflect large part of int'l community's mindset
14 June 2023, 12:55 PM

PM sends mangoes to Murmu, Modi

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has sent mangoes as gifts to Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a gesture of warm relations between Bangladesh and India.
13 June 2023, 18:00 PM

‘Contribute to ensuring free, fair polls in Bangladesh’

Six members of the European Parliament have asked the EU high representative for foreign affairs to contribute to ensuring free, fair, and impartial general elections, possibly under a poll-time neutral caretaker government, in Bangladesh.
13 June 2023, 18:00 PM

PM reaches Geneva to attend 'World of Work Summit'

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reached Geneva this afternoon on an official visit to attend the "World of Work Summit: Social Justice for All" to be held in the Swiss city on June 14-15.
13 June 2023, 16:36 PM

Bangladesh-Denmark action plan launched to strengthen green transition

Bangladesh and Denmark launched an action plan today, in accordance to Sustainable and Green Framework Engagement (2022), to further strengthen climate and green transition between the two countries.
13 June 2023, 14:23 PM

Momen, Jaishankar hold talks on sidelines of G20

Visiting Bangladesh Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen today held talks with his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar on the sidelines of the G-20 Development Ministers’ meeting in the Indian city of Varanasi
12 June 2023, 16:47 PM

Hasina sends mangoes for Mamata

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today sent 1,200 kgs of mangoes as a gift for India’s West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
12 June 2023, 11:41 AM

Bangladesh, UN to work closely to achieve SDGs

UN Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh Gwyn Lewis yesterday said the United Nations in Bangladesh stands ready to help the government and the people of Bangladesh navigate the path towards inclusive sustainable development which leaves no one behind.
11 June 2023, 20:14 PM

No need for UN involvement in nat’l polls

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shahriar Alam has said that there is no need for UN involvement in the upcoming national elections as there is no “conflict situation” in the country.
11 June 2023, 18:00 PM

PM for strengthening trade relations among Commonwealth

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today emphasised on strengthening business relations among the Commonwealth.
11 June 2023, 16:50 PM