Romania unhappy as Bangladeshis moving to other countries

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen today said Romania is "a bit displeased" as not even 10 percent of Bangladeshis who recently went to Romania with jobs did not continue their stay in the southeastern European country.
16 April 2023, 14:15 PM

BNP delegation meets US ambassador

A three-member delegation of BNP held a meeting with the US ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas today
16 April 2023, 08:53 AM

US wants free, fair polls, not caretaker govt: Momen

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen today said the United States does not want a caretaker government but wants free and fair elections in the country in accordance with the existing laws.
14 April 2023, 15:53 PM

Nat’l Election: Momen welcomes IRI of US to observe it

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has welcomed US International Republican Institute’s interest in observing the next general election, said Seheli Sabrin, the ministry spokesperson, at the weekly media briefing yesterday.
13 April 2023, 18:00 PM

Workplace safety: RMG sector saw progress but still not enough

Although progress has been made in the garment sector for the RMG workers’ betterment following the Rana Plaza tragedy, it is nowhere enough, US Ambassador Peter Haas has said.
13 April 2023, 18:00 PM

PM’s criticism won’t affect US-Bangladesh ties: foreign ministry

The foreign ministry today said criticism of the US by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her ICT Adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy will not impact the bilateral relations between the two countries.
13 April 2023, 11:59 AM

Govt working to take Bangladesh-India connectivity to pre-1965 level: Shahriar Alam

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam today said that the government of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is working to take Bangladesh-India connectivity to the pre-1965 level for shared prosperity of the region..The state minister said this during a meeting in Agartala with Chie
12 April 2023, 15:01 PM

Pranay Verma highlights 'deep bonds of friendship, cooperation' with Bangladesh

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma yesterday underlined the "deep bonds of friendship and cooperation" between Bangladesh and India; and reaffirmed commitment to further enrich the "special and multifaceted" ties, which are rooted in shared sacrifices of 1971
11 April 2023, 19:54 PM

US reiterates need for free, fair polls

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken yesterday expressed concerns about intimidation of the media and civil society through different means, including the Digital Security Act, in Bangladesh.
11 April 2023, 18:00 PM
10 April 2023, 22:00 PM

Bangladesh govt committed to hold free, fair election

The Bangladesh government is committed to hold a transparent and credible election, Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen told US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washington early today
10 April 2023, 19:54 PM

‘We want your observers’

The Bangladesh government is committed to hold a transparent and credible election, Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen told US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washington early today.
10 April 2023, 18:00 PM

Goodwill visit of Japanese ships: Envoy hosts reception in Ctg

Iwama Kiminori, ambassador of Japan, and Iwama Tomomi hosted a reception on the occasion of the port visit by JS Uraga and JS Awaji of the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) to Chattogram yesterday to strengthen relations with Chattogram communities in Chattogram Club
10 April 2023, 16:57 PM

CCC mayor wants Japan's cooperation in infrastructure development

Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) mayor Rezaul Karim Chowdhury sought Japan's cooperation in increasing investment and employment through the development of Chattogram's infrastructure sector
10 April 2023, 16:39 PM

Bangladesh keen to have stronger ties with US: Momen

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has said Bangladesh wants to improve its ties with the United States with a stronger trade relationship.
10 April 2023, 16:05 PM

Bangladesh to play vital role in materialising new Free and Open Indo-Pacific vision

Japanese Ambassador Iwama Kiminori has hoped that Bangladesh would play a vital role in materialising its new Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) vision announced by Prime Minister Kishida Fumio on March 20 this year.
9 April 2023, 18:38 PM

Momen-Blinken meet: Democracy, human rights, trade to top agenda

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen and US Secretary of State Antony J Blinken are scheduled to have a bilateral meeting in Washington today to discuss ways to advance the Bangladesh-US ties on key fronts.
9 April 2023, 18:00 PM

Two Japanese warships arrive in Ctg on goodwill visit

Two warships of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, JS Uraga and JS Awaji, arrived at Chittagong port today on a three-day goodwill visit.
9 April 2023, 16:20 PM

Momen to meet Blinken in Washington tomorrow

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen and US Secretary of State Antony J Blinken are scheduled to have a bilateral meeting in Washington Monday to discuss ways to advance the Bangladesh-US ties on key fronts.
9 April 2023, 14:18 PM