Bangladesh has proposed creating an emergency relief fund for BIMSTEC that may address the contingencies resulting from public health pandemic, natural disasters and humanitarian crisis

President Mohammed Shahabuddin today urged South Korean businesses to come with bigger investments in Bangladesh taking advantage of its investment-friendly environment

Newly appointed Swiss Ambassador to Bangladesh Reto Renggli today presented his credentials to President Mohammed Shahabuddin at the Bangabhaban

The European Election Exploratory Mission yesterday met civil society members and wanted to know their opinions on how the next parliamentary election can be held in a free, fair, peaceful and inclusive manner.

The visiting Election Exploratory Mission of the European Union will hold meetings with the ruling Awami League, BNP, Jatiya Party and several other political parties today.

Bangladesh, at a high-profile parliamentary roundtable hosted by the Bangladesh High Commission, London at the UK House of Lords, has proposed the creation of a parliamentary caucus on climate change ahead of the COP28 in Dubai later this year

US Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya has wanted to know from the civil society leaders about the protection of human rights defenders and trade union leaders

France has expressed interest to work closely with Bangladesh in order to streamline their climate-related projects as the European country considers tackling climate change as their number one priority

Washington wants dialogue between political parties for a free, fair, and peaceful election, said Uzra Zeya, the visiting under secretary of state for civilian security, democracy, and human rights.

A seven-member Election Exploratory Mission of the European Union visited Sylhet yesterday to discuss with senior officials the overall political and law and order situation in the district.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs today announced the appointment of Md Golam Sarwar, the serving Bangladeshi ambassador to Malaysia, as the next secretary general of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (Saarc)

Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Huq today said that the visiting US delegation sought a proper investigation into the killing of labour leader Shahidul Islam

Ambassador of United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Bangladesh Abdullah Ali Al Hamoudi today called on President Mohammed Shahabuddin at Bangabhaban in the capital

The United States wants dialogue among the political parties for a free and fair election, said US Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy and Human Rights Uzra Zeya

Visiting US Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy and Human Rights Uzra Zeya today said her country announced the new visa policy to supplement Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's commitment to hold free, fair and neutral election

US Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her official residence tomorrow morning

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen has said Bangladesh and China should strengthen development cooperation and diplomatic coordination to promote global peace and prosperity

US Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya has reiterated her country's hope for a "peaceful, free and fair" elections process in Bangladesh

The Election Exploratory Mission of the European Union yesterday enquired about the Election Commission’s preparations for the next general polls.

The US State Department wonders why anyone would object to Washington’s calls for free and fair elections in Bangladesh.