Veteran British journalist Sir Mark Tully, widely recognised in Bangladesh for his truthful depiction of atrocities during the Liberation War of 1971, passed away at a hospital in India yesterday. He was 90.

Dhaka has expressed surprise and shock that deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who has been convicted by the International Crimes Tribunal in a case related to the July uprising, was allowed to make a statement at a public event in New Delhi on Friday.

Bangladesh slams India for allowing Hasina to make a public statement

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has said the February 12 general elections would set a benchmark for all future polls in Bangladesh.

Foreign Adviser Touhid Hossain has said there is no proof that the Bangladesh government has failed to ensure the security of Indians.

US Ambassador Brent Christensen has expressed strong support for the United States’ backing of Bangladesh’s demo-cratic transition and praised the interim government’s efforts regarding the up

Discussions cover trade, immigration and democratic transition

Ambassador Christensen earlier raised concerns over potential risks of closer China ties

Warms up ties with China, Pakistan, tilts away from India

Italian deputy defence minister reaffirms support ahead of February 12 election and referendum

Discussion with Russian ambassador focused on strengthening bilateral ties

Embassy is tightening scrutiny of student visa applications, he says

BNP chairman’s first meeting with UK high commissioner since return

BNP media cell member confirms separate courtesy calls

Bangladesh has suspended the on-arrival visa facility for all eligible countries from today until February 15 to prevent any untoward incident during the upcoming election.

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus yesterday ruled out the possibility of a truth and reconciliation initiative in Bangladesh due to the continued denial by the former regime of its crimes.

Three conditions have been mentioned clearly, he says

As part of Union Day celebrations, UAE rulers approved one of the largest clemency initiatives in recent years

General Dwivedi dismisses concerns over Bangladesh’s ties with Pakistan and China

The government has said Bangladesh’s interest in joining the proposed International Stabilisation Force (ISF) for Gaza hinges on several principles, including that the force be temporary and operate under a clear United Nations Security Council mandate.