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
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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
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16 July 2026, 12:31 PM Diplomacy

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

US for making Bangladesh's end-of-year report publicly available to improve its fiscal transparency

Bangladesh's fiscal transparency would be improved by making its end-of-year report publicly available within a reasonable period, says a new report by the United States on Tuesday
27 June 2023, 18:25 PM

Never had talks with Dhaka on St Martin’s

The US has never engaged in any conversations with Bangladesh about taking over the St Martin’s Island, said US State Department in response to recent remarks by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
27 June 2023, 18:00 PM

Bangladeshi Migrants: UN special envoy concerned over rights abuses

A special rapporteur told the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva that the lack of investigation and prosecution of perpetrators of human rights abuses of Bangladeshi migrants in the countries of destination was concerning.
27 June 2023, 18:00 PM

In a first, UK hires seasonal farm workers from Bangladesh

Bangladesh for the first time has sent seasonal farm workers to the UK under its Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme
27 June 2023, 17:26 PM

Only enemies can undermine Bangladeshi peacekeepers’ sacrifice: Shahriar

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam today said only enemies can try to undermine Bangladesh's sacrifice and effort that has received worldwide appreciation
27 June 2023, 15:39 PM

Claims of sexual abuse must be taken seriously

UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix has called for ending sexual harassment and discrimination in the peacekeeping operations, and taking steps to recruit more female peacekeepers.
26 June 2023, 18:00 PM

Dhaka, AFD sign $303m credit agreements for dev projects

France will provide Bangladesh with EUR 277 million (approximately $303 million) under a credit facility agreement
26 June 2023, 06:18 AM

Ensure the safety of UN peacekeepers

Bangladesh has called for addressing the safety and security concerns of the UN peacekeepers deployed in the conflict zones, especially in some African countries.
25 June 2023, 18:00 PM

'Don't listen to rumours'

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen today in parliament reiterated that the government would hold the next general elections in a free, fair, and neutral manner
25 June 2023, 15:39 PM

UN peacekeeping: Two top UN officials in Dhaka to hold talks

Two top UN officials, who look after peacekeeping operations, policy and compliance, are currently visiting Bangladesh while another one will be touring the country early next month.
24 June 2023, 18:00 PM

Hasina sends mangoes to Malaysian king, PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has sent Bangladeshi mangoes to King Yang Di Pertuan Agong of Malaysia and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as gifts
22 June 2023, 17:58 PM

Boost farm productivity: Speakers

As agriculture becomes more susceptible to the effects of climate change, it is necessary for farmers to make more efficient use of fertiliser and water to increase farm productivity and income
22 June 2023, 16:16 PM

Australia partners with IFC to mobilise $50 million in pvt sector investments

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Australian High Commission in Dhaka have partnered together on a new project to help create more opportunities for inclusive and sustainable private investment flow in Bangladesh
22 June 2023, 15:44 PM

US grants $35m for farmers to mitigate climate impacts

The US government is providing $35 million dollars for the next five years to help Bangladeshi farmers mitigate climate impacts and increase their production
22 June 2023, 14:13 PM

UK mission to use money raised for King Charles' birthday, coronation for women empowerment

The British High Commission in Dhaka will use a significant portion of the sponsorship, raised on the occasion of celebrating the official birthday of King Charles III and the coronation of the king and Queen Camilla, for supporting empowerment of women in leadership and youth promotion of climate advocacy
22 June 2023, 14:03 PM

Energy sector holds huge cooperation potential: Nepal envoy

Nepalese Ambassador to Bangladesh Ghanshyam Bhandari today said his country sees huge potential to cooperate with Dhaka in five key areas including in the energy sector setting milestones in bilateral and sub-regional cooperation
22 June 2023, 13:27 PM

Ensure policy support for women entrepreneurs

The governments and private organisations in Bangladesh should ensure policy supports to facilitate women’s entrepreneurship, said a top official of the US Embassy in Dhaka yesterday
21 June 2023, 18:57 PM

Nur met Mossad three times

Palestinian Ambassador to Bangladesh Yousef SY Ramadan yesterday said Nurul Haque Nur, member secretary of Gono Odhikar Parishad, had three meetings with Israeli intelligence agency Mossad.
21 June 2023, 18:00 PM