No need for UN involvement in national election

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, 16:23 PM

BGB-BSF DG level talks kick off in New Delhi

The Director General (DG) level 4-day conference between the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) started in New Delhi this morning.
11 June 2023, 14:06 PM

Italy eyes long-term LNG supply deal with Bangladesh

Italian Ambassador to Bangladesh Enrico Nunziata has said his country is interested in a long-term agreement with Bangladesh to supply LNG.
9 June 2023, 14:40 PM

FAO DG lauds PM Hasina’s leadership in ensuring food security

Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations Qu Dongyu has lauded Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s leadership in ensuring food security in Bangladesh.
9 June 2023, 08:34 AM

BGB-BSF talks in New Delhi from June 11

The border guards of Bangladesh and India will hold their bi-annual border-level talks in New Delhi from June 11 when Dhaka is expected to flag its concerns over continued incidents of border killing.
8 June 2023, 18:00 PM

Russia won’t interfere in Bangladesh polls: envoy

Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh Aleksandr Mantytsky has reiterated his country's non-interferance approach and hoped that the upcoming national election in Bangladesh be free and fair as per aspirations of Bangladesh.
8 June 2023, 17:05 PM

Travel pass issued paving way for BNP leader Salahuddin’ home return

Bangladesh Home Ministry has approved BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed's application for a travel pass, paving way for his home return.
8 June 2023, 11:35 AM

Haas meets Tawfiq-e-Elahi

US Ambassador Peter Haas yesterday met Tawfiq-e-Elahi Chowdhury, prime minister’s adviser on power, energy and mineral resources affairs, at the latter’s office.
7 June 2023, 19:51 PM

Denmark to provide Tk 474 crore to strengthen democratic systems

Bangladesh and Denmark have signed a grant-based agreement worth about 300 million Danish krone (approximately Tk 474 crore) for the development of democratic systems.
7 June 2023, 16:53 PM

BNP won’t take part in elections under AL govt

US Ambassador Peter Haas yesterday discussed free and fair elections, the campaign processes, and “additional important priorities the US and Bangladesh share” when he met BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, said the US embassy.
6 June 2023, 18:00 PM

US once again stresses need for free, fair election here

The US is consistent on the need for Bangladesh to hold free and fair elections, John Kirby, US National Security Council coordinator for strategic communications, said on Monday.
6 June 2023, 18:00 PM

PM for strengthening Bangladesh-India military cooperation

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today called for boosting cooperation between the military forces of the friendly countries of Bangladesh and India
6 June 2023, 16:13 PM

Japan gives $500,000 to IOM for Cyclone Mocha-affected Rohingyas

Japan has decided to provide the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) with $500,000 for supporting the Rohingyas and the host community affected by Cyclone Mocha
6 June 2023, 13:13 PM

US consistent on need for free, fair elections in Bangladesh: White House

The United States has reiterated its call for holding a free and fair election in Bangladesh.
6 June 2023, 07:21 AM

Malaysia, Bangladesh discuss expansion of labour market, worker safety

Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Imran Ahmed yesterday held talks with Malaysian Home Minister Saifuddin Nasutin Bin Ismail on the development and expansion of Bangladesh's labour market in Malaysia
6 June 2023, 04:13 AM

Rohingyas should not be forced to return: UN

The Rohingyas wishing to return to Myanmar should have access to clear, factual information to be able to make free and informed decisions, and under no condition should be forced to return, said UN Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees, Kelly T Clements
5 June 2023, 18:57 PM

Human Rights: Dhaka to clear its stance to the six US congressmen

To clear Bangladesh’s position on human rights and elections, Dhaka will communicate with six US congressmen, who recently wrote to President Joe Biden, said State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shahriar Alam.
5 June 2023, 18:00 PM

Letter to Biden: Dhaka to update US congressmen on issues raised

Dhaka will reach out to all the six US congressmen to update them on the issues of human rights and elections in the country, said State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shahriar Alam today
5 June 2023, 15:49 PM

Fakhrul talks nat’l election with Japanese ambassador

Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Iwama Kiminori met BNP’s Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday and discussed the country’s next general election and the overall political situation.
4 June 2023, 18:00 PM

Relations with US still 'excellent': Hasan Mahmud

Information Minister Hasan Mahmud said the relationship between Bangladesh and the United States remains excellent despite Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s recent comments
4 June 2023, 17:14 PM