Dinesh Trivedi to Arrive in Bangladesh Tomorrow

China to provide grant financing for key project aimed at boosting connectivity and economic activity in southern Bangladesh

The UN in Bangladesh has said it is closely monitoring reports of incidents along the Bangladesh-India border and remains deeply concerned about the humanitarian and protection implications for people affected by alleged push-ins.

Bangladesh has called on India to stop push-ins and border killings during the director general (DG)-level meeting between the border forces of the two countries.

Russian State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom has hinted at offering a floating nuclear power plant (FNPP) unit to Bangladesh, which is seeking expanded cooperation in nuclear energy.

Bangladesh and Russia are in talks to increase labour recruitment from Bangladesh to up to 100,000 workers within the next year.

Proposal was discussed during Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman’s meeting with Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Moscow

The embassy highlighted several surprising commonalities between the two countries to build a case for why Bangladeshis should adopt Norway as their second team.

Bangladesh has sought Russia’s support for joining BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), as the two countries discussed strengthening cooperation among Global South nations in international forums, including the United Nations.

Khalilur Rahman meets Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Moscow

Salahuddin Ahmed says BGB remains on high alert and any unlawful crossing attempt will be firmly resisted

The four-day director general-level conference between Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and India’s Border Security Force (BSF) is set to kick off in New Delhi tomorrow, amid tension on the frontier over alleged push-in attempts by the BSF.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan yesterday described his visit as the “first step” towards elevating Bangladesh-Türkiye relations to a “strategic” level.

Annual foreign minister-level meeting also planned to strengthen strategic cooperation

Meeting in Dhaka focuses on cooperation in trade, education, technology and Rohingya crisis

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan yesterday reaffirmed Ankara’s commitment to strengthening ties with Bangladesh, especially in the defence sector.

Rohingya crisis, Gaza conflict dominate talks as both countries eye expanded trade, defence and investment ties

Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman, who has been elected president of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), yesterday indicated that he may continue serving as foreign minister while carrying out his UN duties.

Cites Humayun Rashid Chowdhury, the last Bangladeshi UNGA president, who served in 1986-87

At least five Bangladeshis were injured, while one is feared dead after a hotel fire in New Delhi yesterday killed at least 21, mostly foreigners.