Modi invites Tarique to BRICS meet
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Rohingya crisis outside BIMSTEC’s mandate, says secretary general
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Dhaka seeks Asaduzzaman’s extradition
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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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Hasina's extradition: India says Bangladesh’s request is under legal review
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Bangladeshis view China more positively than the US
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17 July 2026, 00:00 AM Diplomacy

Ankara eager to boost ties with Dhaka

Turkey’s president-elect Recep Tayyip Erdogan pledged to work with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to take the bilateral relations to a new height.
1 June 2023, 18:00 PM

Send observers in nat’l polls

Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal yesterday requested Japan, one of the biggest lenders to Bangladesh, to send observers to see the next general election.
1 June 2023, 18:00 PM

New deal signed with Qatar to import up to 1.8 MTPA LNG for 15 yrs

Bangladesh today signed a 15-year agreement with Qatar for importing up to 1.8 million metric tonnes (MMT) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) per year
1 June 2023, 14:59 PM

Hasina, Erdogan vow to take Dhaka-Ankara ties to new height

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has reiterated his stance for working with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to take the existing bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Turkey to a new height
1 June 2023, 03:56 AM

New visa policy USA’s own affair

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan has said it is the USA’s concern who they will allow to enter the country and who they won’t.
31 May 2023, 18:00 PM

PM likely to visit Switzerland in June to attend World of Work Summit

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is likely to visit Switzerland to attend the "World of Work Summit: Social Justice for All" to be held in Geneva on June 14-15
31 May 2023, 15:52 PM

US follows up on commitment to maritime projects with IORA countries

The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding collaboration with the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) on key priorities
30 May 2023, 20:26 PM

OIC concerned over insufficient funding for Rohingya case at ICJ

Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Secretary General Hissein Brahim Taha has expressed concern over itsinsufficient funding for the Rohingya case
30 May 2023, 20:18 PM
30 May 2023, 19:57 PM

PM calls for more Swedish investment as H&M CEO calls on her

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday called for more Swedish investment in various sectors of Bangladesh, particularly in ICT and Economic Zones, and reap the benefits
30 May 2023, 19:50 PM

Widened Dhaka-Washington ties allows to freely debate on differences

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam today said the friendship between Bangladesh and the United States has deepened and broadened to the length that allows them to frankly debate on the differences
30 May 2023, 13:18 PM

Nothing to fear over new US visa policy: Peter Haas

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas said there is nothing to fear because of the new US visa policy announced for Bangladesh recently as it is meant to encourage behaviours for free and fair elections.
30 May 2023, 12:28 PM

Dhaka, Delhi cooperation in science and technology key to development partnership: Pranay Verma

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma today highlighted the value of science and technology cooperation between Bangladesh and India as an important dimension of their development partnership and a key catalyst in achieving larger national goals and finding solutions to common developmental challenges
30 May 2023, 08:45 AM

US lauds Bangladeshi peacekeepers' role

The United States has appreciated the "courage and dedication" of the Bangladeshi peacekeepers who promote peace around the world.
29 May 2023, 19:10 PM

Myanmar not sincere

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen yesterday said Myanmar lacked sincerity when it came to the repatriation of Rohingya refugees.
29 May 2023, 18:00 PM

PM invited to visit China: Momen

Chinese Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Sun Weidong has invited Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to visit his country this year.
29 May 2023, 13:00 PM

President Shahabuddin congratulates Erdogan on re-election

President Mohammed Shahabuddin today congratulated his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan for winning the Turkey's presidential election
29 May 2023, 08:20 AM

PM seeks help of int'l communities for dignified repatriation of Rohingyas

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today sought firm commitment of the international communities, including the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), to ensure safe and dignified repatriation of the Rohingyas
28 May 2023, 19:13 PM

Bangladesh-China relations should focus on further development: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina described China as one of the major development partners of Bangladesh, saying the main focus of the bilateral relations between the two countries should be focused on further development of the two nations
28 May 2023, 18:43 PM

US visa policy brings shame for all Bangladeshis: food minister

Food Minister Sadhan Chandra Majumder has admitted that the Bangladesh-specific visa policy of the United States is a shame for the 17 crore people of the country..The minister said this at a discussion meeting organised on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Bangabandhu's receipt of t
28 May 2023, 16:05 PM