Ahead of political rallies of the ruling and opposition parties in Dhaka yesterday, the US reiterated that political violence has no place in a democracy and that the US favors no political party in Bangladesh.

Noting that the election is Bangladesh’ political business, European Union’s Special Representative for Human Rights Eamon Gilmore has expressed hope that the forthcoming national election will be free, fair and free of violence.

Fourteen US congressmen and women have written to the US ambassador to the United Nations, urging the UN to arrange for peacekeeping forces in Bangladesh during the elections “to prevent intimidation, harassment or assault of voters”

The EU will continue to support the Rohingya people for their right to return to their homeland, said Eamon Gilmore, the EU’s special representative for human rights.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today sought British cooperation for the development of Bangladesh Railway sector

An Indian parliamentary standing committee has recommended that India resolve the long-festering Teesta river water-sharing issue with Bangladesh "at the earliest" for improved bilateral ties and "initiate meaningful dialogues" for this

The government yesterday said the joint statement by 13 foreign missions condemning the attack on Hero Alom was a “violation” of diplomatic norms, and urged the missions to refrain from “non-diplomatic” behaviour in the future.

Labour unions and rights activists met Eamon Gilmore, the European Union’s special representative for human rights, in the capital today and raised their demand for a minimum wage of Tk 23,000 for the ready-made garment sector.

The state minister said govt’s discontent over 13 foreign missions' statement about attack on Hero Alom would be conveyed to respective capitals

Foreign ministry high-ups have concluded a meeting with the heads of 13 foreign missions who were yesterday summoned by the government over their joint statement condemning the attack on Ashraful Alom alias Hero Alom during the Dhaka-17 by-election.  

Govt summoned them to voice displeasure over their joint statement over attack on Hero Alom

The United States has reiterated that they support everyone’s right to freely exercise their role in a democratic society.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni yesterday stressed the need for migration of Bangladeshi workers in legal ways.

The European Union has voiced concerns over the operation of the Digital Security Act and the environment for the civil society and the media in Bangladesh.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Tuesday stressed the need for migration of Bangladeshi workers in legal ways

The foreign ministry today summoned the heads of 13 foreign missions over their statement condemning the attack on Ashraful Alom, popularly known as Hero Alom, during the Dhaka-17 by-election

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today asked Bangladeshi diplomats abroad to work to stop anti-Bangladesh propaganda so that the international community is not misled

The European Union (EU) today welcomed Bangladesh's initiative for development of the human rights further, official sources said

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday placed a five-point proposal at the UN Food Systems Summit to ensure a sustainable, safe and nutritious food system worldwide, laying emphasis on coordinated steps to lift restrictions on food and fertiliser exports.

The European Union’s Special Representative for Human Rights, Eamon Gilmore, began his visit to Dhaka yesterday.