Rohingya crisis outside BIMSTEC’s mandate, says secretary general
Star Online Report
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
Star Online Report
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
Star Online Report
14 July 2026, 22:37 PM Diplomacy

PM to attend BIMSTEC summit in Thailand in November

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is scheduled to visit Thailand to attend the BIMSTEC summit in November
6 July 2023, 11:42 AM

India’s external affairs secy in Dhaka to discuss BIMSTEC issues

Ambassador Shaurabh Kumar, secretary (east) of India’s external affairs ministry, arrived in Dhaka today to discuss BIMSTEC issues, according to the foreign ministry.
6 July 2023, 07:08 AM

EU Delegation: A visit crucial to ensuring polls observers

The assessment of the EU exploratory mission, which will visit Bangladesh for two weeks starting July 9, could determine the international acceptability of the next parliamentary election, analysts have said.
6 July 2023, 01:10 AM

AL delegation to visit New Delhi this month

A delegation of Bangladesh Awami League will visit New Delhi later this month to interact with BJP President Jagat Prakash Nadda
5 July 2023, 17:42 PM

UK minister for int'l trade in Dhaka to deepen trade relationship

British Minister for International Trade Nigel Huddleston arrived in Dhaka yesterday evening on a two-day official visit to discuss relevant issues with Bangladesh to help green growth.
5 July 2023, 07:27 AM

Rohingya Genocide Case: Make efforts to finish it as soon as possible

Foreign Minster AK Abdul Momen has sought efforts from the International Criminal Court (ICC) to finish the case related to the Rohingyas as soon as possible — to ensure that genocide never happens again anywhere in the world.
4 July 2023, 18:00 PM

Make efforts to finish case as early as possible

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has sought efforts from the International Criminal Court (ICC) to finish the case related to the Rohingyas as soon as possible — to ensure that genocide never happens again anywhere in the world
4 July 2023, 13:54 PM

Modi lauds first shipment of methanol consignment to Bangladesh

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded the first methanol consignment to Bangladesh from Assam saying it is an effort towards establishing the northeastern state as a major exporter of petrochemicals
3 July 2023, 17:00 PM

UN deputy secretary general meets PM

United Nations Deputy Secretary General Amina J Mohammed yesterday paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at the latter's official residence Gono Bhaban
2 July 2023, 19:09 PM

It's a gross violation of human rights

Myanmar military’s denial of humanitarian assistance may amount to gross violations of international human rights law, and serious violations of international humanitarian law, said a report published by the UN Human Rights Office
1 July 2023, 19:00 PM

Shahidul’s Death: ILO, US call for thorough investigation

The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the US want an independent investigation into the recent killing of labour leader Shahidul Islam in Gazipur.
1 July 2023, 18:00 PM

UNGA Syria vote: Momen gives clarification on abstention

Bangladesh abstained from voting in the UN resolution on the disappearance of 130,000 Syrians, as the country did not want to make it a "political issue"
1 July 2023, 16:39 PM

Opposition to BRICS proves BNP against development: Hasan

Information Minister and Awami League Joint General Secretary Dr Hasan Mahmud today said BNP has proved that it is against the country's development and progress by opposing Bangladesh from joining the BRICS alliance of top emerging economies
1 July 2023, 15:56 PM

Will carry the legacy of 7 Japanese victims: envoy

Remembering the Holey Artisan attack victims, Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Iwama Kiminori today said the wishes of those seven Japanese nationals who devoted themselves to the better future of Bangladesh will be passed on to the next generation as the MRT further expands and develops
1 July 2023, 15:40 PM

Bangladesh abstains from UNGA voting to establish body to clarify fate of 130,000 missing Syrians

Bangladesh and India are among the 62 countries which abstained from voting in the resolution adopted by the UN General Assembly on a mechanism to help families of 130,000 Syrians disappeared with means to know the whereabouts of their relatives and beloved ones.
30 June 2023, 19:08 PM

KSA keen to cooperate in Bangladesh's development: MBS

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud has said that his country is keen to provide comprehensive cooperation in the ongoing development and progress of Bangladesh
30 June 2023, 13:26 PM

Dhaka strongly condemns burning of Quran outside Stockholm mosque

Bangladesh has strongly condemned the despicable act of burning a copy of the holy Quran outside a mosque in Stockholm
29 June 2023, 17:47 PM

Bangladesh to get good news on human rights issue soon: Momen

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen today said Bangladesh would get good news on human rights issues soon.
28 June 2023, 15:46 PM

Spain's Andalusian businessmen want commercial ties with Bangladesh

The businessmen of Andalucia province, the glorious traditional region of Islamic civilisation in Spain, have shown their interest to build commercial relations with Bangladesh in various sectors including the rapidly growing IT sector
28 June 2023, 12:47 PM

Amnesty’s statement intended to create discontent in the army: Foreign Minister

Some organisations are supplying false information to the United Nations with an intent to prevent army personnel from joining peacekeeping missions, create discontent in the armed forces, and thereby subdue Bangladesh, said Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen yesterday
27 June 2023, 19:55 PM