‘It’ll help us hold free, fair polls’

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen hoped that the new US visa policy will help Bangladesh hold free and fair elections.
25 May 2023, 18:00 PM

China wants to set up agri machinery factories in Bangladesh

China has expressed keen interest to set up agricultural machinery manufacturing factories in Bangladesh, agro-industrial parks for agro-processing, and agricultural technology cooperation centres for training scientists and joint research
25 May 2023, 12:32 PM

US visa policy: BNP hopes it can help ensure credible polls

Welcoming the new visa policy of the US, BNP today hoped that it would play a supporting role in ensuring fair election.
25 May 2023, 12:28 PM

New policy for all who want free, fair elections in Bangladesh: Haas

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas today said his country’s new policy of restricting US visas for those who undermine the democratic election process in Bangladesh was a show of support to anyone who called for free and fair elections in the country
25 May 2023, 11:29 AM

We share Hasina's support for free and fair polls: US state dept

The United States has reiterated its support for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's efforts to hold a free and fair election in Bangladesh
25 May 2023, 09:27 AM

‘Bangladesh is a true democracy that deserves free and fair elections’

Full text of US Asst Secy of State Donald Lu’s interview with Tritiyo Matra
25 May 2023, 09:12 AM

US visa policy supports PM's commitment to free, fair polls: Momen

"We don't want arson, violence and destruction. I hope these acts will come down," Momen told reporters
25 May 2023, 08:19 AM

AL not concerned by US announcement of visa curbs: agriculture minister

Agriculture Minister Muhammad Abdur Razzaque said the Awami League was not concerned by the US visa curbs as they were not imposed on any particular party.
25 May 2023, 07:21 AM

PM leaves Doha for home ending 3-day visit

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina left Doha for home on Wednesday night wrapping up her three-day official visit to Qatar
24 May 2023, 20:42 PM

US visa policy aimed at promoting free, fair elections in Bangladesh

US Assistant Secretary of State Donald Lu has said they have not imposed any sanctions on anybody, but they announced a new visa policy
24 May 2023, 20:20 PM

US govt’s new visa policy does not bother Bangladesh govt: Shahriar

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam said yesterday that the new visa policy announced by the US government "does not bother" the government of Bangladesh as authorities are "committed" to holding a free and fair election
24 May 2023, 19:43 PM

US to deny visas to Bangladeshis who’d undermine polls process

The US will deny visas to people believed to be responsible for or complicit in undermining the democratic election process in Bangladesh
24 May 2023, 18:01 PM

US visa curbs on those who will bar fair polls

The US will impose visa restrictions on individuals and their immediate family members “if they are responsible for, or complicit in, undermining the democratic election process in Bangladesh”.
24 May 2023, 18:00 PM

Qatar keen to boost friendly ties with Bangladesh, says its PM

Qatar's Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Tuesday said his country is keen to strengthen its friendly relations with Bangladesh
24 May 2023, 04:00 AM

Saudi Arabia offers large investments

Saudi Arabia has offered to make a large investments in various sectors of Bangladesh, as the country has a stable government and tremendous record of economic growth.
23 May 2023, 18:00 PM

Indian ambassador pledges easing visa process further

Amid allegations of harassment and unnecessary delay, Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka Pranay Verma today said that work is underway to increase the capacity of visa centres
23 May 2023, 16:23 PM

India hands over 20 broad gauge locomotives to Bangladesh

Twenty broad gauge (BG) locomotives were virtually handed over to Bangladesh in a ceremony held today at the Rail Bhavan in New Delhi
23 May 2023, 14:59 PM

US embassy condemns use of any inflammatory language

The US embassy in Dhaka today said it condemns the use of any inflammatory language, intimidation, or threats of violence
23 May 2023, 11:59 AM

Fresh US sanctions will be unfortune

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has said it will be very unfortunate if the US imposes any new sanctions.
22 May 2023, 18:00 PM

PM off to Doha to attend Qatar Economic Forum

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina left Dhaka for Doha this afternoon on a three-day official visit to attend the Qatar Economic Forum (QEF) 2023 to be held on May 23-25
22 May 2023, 09:52 AM