Widened Dhaka-Washington ties allows to freely debate on differences

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam today said the friendship between Bangladesh and the United States has deepened and broadened to the length that allows them to frankly debate on the differences
30 May 2023, 13:18 PM

Nothing to fear over new US visa policy: Peter Haas

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas said there is nothing to fear because of the new US visa policy announced for Bangladesh recently as it is meant to encourage behaviours for free and fair elections.
30 May 2023, 12:28 PM

Dhaka, Delhi cooperation in science and technology key to development partnership: Pranay Verma

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma today highlighted the value of science and technology cooperation between Bangladesh and India as an important dimension of their development partnership and a key catalyst in achieving larger national goals and finding solutions to common developmental challenges
30 May 2023, 08:45 AM

US lauds Bangladeshi peacekeepers' role

The United States has appreciated the "courage and dedication" of the Bangladeshi peacekeepers who promote peace around the world.
29 May 2023, 19:10 PM

Myanmar not sincere

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen yesterday said Myanmar lacked sincerity when it came to the repatriation of Rohingya refugees.
29 May 2023, 18:00 PM

PM invited to visit China: Momen

Chinese Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Sun Weidong has invited Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to visit his country this year.
29 May 2023, 13:00 PM

President Shahabuddin congratulates Erdogan on re-election

President Mohammed Shahabuddin today congratulated his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan for winning the Turkey's presidential election
29 May 2023, 08:20 AM

PM seeks help of int'l communities for dignified repatriation of Rohingyas

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today sought firm commitment of the international communities, including the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), to ensure safe and dignified repatriation of the Rohingyas
28 May 2023, 19:13 PM

Bangladesh-China relations should focus on further development: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina described China as one of the major development partners of Bangladesh, saying the main focus of the bilateral relations between the two countries should be focused on further development of the two nations
28 May 2023, 18:43 PM

US visa policy brings shame for all Bangladeshis: food minister

Food Minister Sadhan Chandra Majumder has admitted that the Bangladesh-specific visa policy of the United States is a shame for the 17 crore people of the country..The minister said this at a discussion meeting organised on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Bangabandhu's receipt of t
28 May 2023, 16:05 PM

President, PM greet UN peacekeepers

President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today extended their heartiest greetings to all members of the UN peacekeeping missions ahead of the "International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers-2023".
28 May 2023, 12:18 PM

Rohingya Case at ICJ: OIC seeks support from member states

Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Secretary General Hissein Brahim Taha has urged the member states to do more and help The Gambia with funds to run the case in the International Court of Justice on Rohingya genocide.
28 May 2023, 11:11 AM

Relationship between Thailand, Bangladesh excellent: Thai envoy

Thailand Ambassador to Bangladesh Makawadee Sumitmor said there is an excellent relationship between the two countries.
28 May 2023, 10:52 AM

Rohingya Issue: China wants repatriation to start soon

China wants prompt Rohingya repatriation and is interested in building regional connectivity in South and South East Asia under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
27 May 2023, 18:00 PM

Beijing to facilitate repatriation of Rohingyas

Says China's vice minister as he holds talks with Bangladesh foreign secretary
27 May 2023, 14:29 PM

OIC secretary general in city; to meet PM tomorrow

Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Secretary General Hissein Brahim Taha arrived in Dhaka today on a five-day visit
27 May 2023, 10:24 AM

New US visa policy to curb money laundering: Momen

"There is nothing to worry about the new visa policy," he said
27 May 2023, 09:33 AM

Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong arrives in Dhaka

Chinese Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Sun Weidong arrived in Dhaka last night on a two-day official visit to discuss issues of mutual interest
26 May 2023, 19:36 PM

Pakistan should formally declare it a genocide: Ex-Dutch MP

Former lawmaker of the Netherlands Harry van Bommel today urged Pakistan to formally declare the atrocities it committed during the Liberation War as genocide
26 May 2023, 15:22 PM

US ‘heartened’ by Bangladesh’s response to new visa policy

The US state department said yesterday that it was "heartened" that the Bangladesh government welcomed its decision to impose visa restrictions on those who undermine the democratic election process in Bangladesh.
26 May 2023, 12:14 PM