Rohingya crisis outside BIMSTEC’s mandate, says secretary general
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21 July 2026, 21:35 PM Diplomacy
Dhaka seeks Asaduzzaman’s extradition
UNB, Dhaka
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM Diplomacy
PM's defence adviser meets Indian security adviser on BIMSTEC sidelines
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20 July 2026, 14:56 PM Diplomacy
Dhaka seeks UN-led global debt relief
Diplomatic Correspondent
19 July 2026, 00:00 AM Diplomacy
Hasina's extradition: India says Bangladesh’s request is under legal review
Kolkata Correspondent
17 July 2026, 23:10 PM Diplomacy
Bangladeshis view China more positively than the US
Diplomatic Correspondent
17 July 2026, 00:00 AM Diplomacy
Rabab Fatima appointed head of UN mission in Afghanistan
Star Online Report
16 July 2026, 12:31 PM Diplomacy
India reacts to Hasina’s return plan
Star Report
15 July 2026, 00:00 AM Diplomacy
India responds to Hasina’s stated desire to return to Bangladesh in Dec
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14 July 2026, 22:37 PM Diplomacy

UN summit: PM places 5-point proposal for sustainable food system

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today placed a five-point proposal at the UN Food Systems Summit to ensure a sustainable, safe and nutritious food system worldwide
24 July 2023, 14:35 PM

EU special representative for human rights due in Dhaka tomorrow

The European Union's Special Representative for Human Rights Eamon Gilmore is scheduled to arrive in Dhaka tomorrow to discuss issues of mutual interests and especially rights issues
23 July 2023, 16:35 PM

PM reaches Rome to attend UN food summit

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today arrived in Rome to attend the UN Food Systems Summit at the invitation of the UN Secretary-General
23 July 2023, 12:38 PM

Foreigners’ remark about country’s internal affairs unwarranted: Momen

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen yesterday said the foreigners' comments about the country's internal affairs are unwarranted and tantamount to interference in our internal issues
21 July 2023, 18:37 PM

Russia-Ukraine war is destabilising the world: PM

Sheikh Hasina calls for amicable end to the conflict while addressing a meeting of the Global Crisis Response Group
21 July 2023, 14:16 PM

Polls-Time Govt: UK envoy holds talks with AL, BNP

British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke held separate meetings with the ruling Awami League and opposition BNP yesterday when both the parties reiterated their stance on the election-time government.
20 July 2023, 18:00 PM

UAE keen to invest in Bangladesh’s energy sector

UAE Minister Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber tells Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina
20 July 2023, 12:45 PM

US engages directly with Bangladesh officials

The United States has said it engages directly with Bangladeshi officials to discuss “shared priorities” for the two countries.
19 July 2023, 18:00 PM

Seminar in UK Parliament: Bangladesh will be one of the wealthiest countries in Asia

A seminar titled "Economic Development and International Trade "was held in the UK Houses of Parliament on Tuesday at the initiative of the Conservative Friends of Bangladesh. Parliamentary Board President MP Bob Blackman moderated the seminar with the support of Sujit Sen, deputy chair of Conservative Friends of Bangladesh
19 July 2023, 17:02 PM

Attack on Hero Alom: Foreign missions’ statement ‘not acceptable’

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen wondered whether such incidents happening in other countries would result in similar reactions from them
19 July 2023, 14:38 PM

Bangladesh an increasingly important strategic partner in Indo-Pacific region: UK

The Bangladesh-UK relationship is transitioning to a deeper economic, migration and security partnership, while helping to protect Bangladesh’s development gains, said the British foreign ministry.
19 July 2023, 11:35 AM

13 foreign missions condemn attack on Hero Alom

Thirteen foreign missions in Bangladesh, including the United States, the United Kingdom and the European Union, today condemned the attack on Ashraful Alom, popularly known as Hero Alom, during the Dhaka-17 by-polls on Monday.
19 July 2023, 08:38 AM

ASEAN secy-general to support Bangladesh's bid to be sectoral partner

Secretary General of ASEAN Dr Kao Kim Hourn has assured of extending full support to Bangladesh's endeavor of becoming the Sectoral Dialogue Partner (SDP) of ASEAN..Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen held a meeting with Dr Kao Kim Hourn in Jakarta, Indonesia on the sidelines of the 30th AS
18 July 2023, 18:15 PM

Dhaka keen to host second BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers' Retreat

Dhaka expressed interest to host the second BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers' Retreat while foreign minister Dr. AK Abdul Momen led Bangladesh delegation to the first BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers' Retreat in Bangkok on Monday..The first ever Retreat was attended by all the Foreign Ministers of BIMST
18 July 2023, 18:07 PM

Attack on Hero Alom: Govt clueless about how it happened

The government is embarrassed by Monday’s attack on Ashraful Hossain Alom and is trying to find out who instigated the assault and why, sources said.
18 July 2023, 18:00 PM

EU delegation sits with EC officials

A technical team of European Union Exploratory Mission during a meeting with Election Commission officials enquired about Bangladesh’s election laws and the process of resolving electoral disputes.
18 July 2023, 18:00 PM

Momen urges Indonesia to play proactive role in Rohingya repatriation

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has urged Indonesia, as a current ASEAN chair, to play more proactive role by involving ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance to expedite the speedy, safe dignified and voluntary repatriation of Rohingyas..He made the appeal while held a b
18 July 2023, 17:54 PM

Foreign minister seeks to expand economic ties with Singapore

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has informed his Singaporean counterpart Dr Vivian Balakrishnan that Bangladesh's Special Economic Zones (SEZ) and High-Tech Parks might be lucrative options for Singapore to invest in..He also requested Singapore to import state of the art quality pharma
18 July 2023, 17:46 PM

EU team meets EC officials, enquires about polls laws, dispute resolution

A technical team of European Union Exploratory Mission during a meeting with Election Commission officials enquired about Bangladesh’s election laws and the process of resolving electoral disputes
18 July 2023, 14:54 PM

Maitree power plant, Khulna-Mongla rail line to be opened during PM's India visit

The Maitree Super Thermal Power Plant-2, the 65km Khulna-Mongla Port Rail Link, and the Akhaura-Agartala Rail Link are expected to be inaugurated when Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina visits India to attend the 18th G20 Summit in September..Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma s
18 July 2023, 12:10 PM