Bangladesh to maintain good relations with US, India, China: Momen

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen today said Bangladesh would continue to maintain a balanced foreign policy, noting the importance of the country.
29 January 2023, 11:03 AM

Indian foreign secretary to visit Dhaka next month

Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra will visit Dhaka in mid-February to discuss the preparations for the upcoming G20 summit, which will be held in Delhi on September 9-10.
28 January 2023, 18:00 PM

Momen likely to visit New Delhi on March 1-2

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen is likely to attend the G20 foreign ministers' meeting in New Delhi during March 1-2.
28 January 2023, 14:59 PM

Bangladesh condemns deadly Israeli raid in West Bank

Bangladesh has strongly condemned a raid by Israeli forces on the Palestinian town of Jenin that killed 9 people yesterday.
26 January 2023, 19:11 PM

Support Bangladesh's efforts to alleviate poverty

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has urged the World Bank to continue to work towards supporting Bangladesh's efforts to alleviate poverty.
26 January 2023, 18:48 PM

Bangladesh, India ties see significant achievements

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen yesterday said the Bangladesh-India relationship has seen “transformative changes”, reaching a new height with significant achievements through cooperation and collaboration.
26 January 2023, 18:00 PM

Dhaka-Delhi ties see 'transformative changes': Momen

The Bangladesh-India relationship has seen "transformative changes" reaching a new height with significant achievements through cooperation and collaboration, Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has said.
26 January 2023, 16:32 PM

Lifting sanctions on Rab: Diplomatic efforts in place but it's long-term process

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen told parliament today that the US sanctions on Rab are nothing but a political matter.
26 January 2023, 13:59 PM

Dhaka, Delhi seek stronger energy ties

Bangladesh and India are working together to build stronger energy connectivity, said Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka Pranay Verma yesterday.
25 January 2023, 18:00 PM

Australia seeks to strengthen defence ties with Bangladesh

Australian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Jeremy Bruer has said Australia is looking forward to strengthening their defence cooperation with Bangladesh to promote a "secure, prosperous and inclusive" Indo-Pacific region.
25 January 2023, 14:32 PM

Initiatives should be inclusive

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen has opposed any regional or global initiative that is unilateral, exclusive, meant to create confrontation and against any country.
23 January 2023, 18:00 PM

Japan to grant $66,216 for improving Japanese Cultural Center

Japan has decided to extend grant assistance worth $66,216 or Tk 69 lakh to the Japanese Universities Alumni Association in Bangladesh (JUAAB) for improving the facilities of Japanese Cultural Center.
23 January 2023, 05:50 AM

UN expert lauds Bangladesh's role in global discourse on safe, orderly migration

UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights on Migrants Felipe Gonzalez Morales yesterday appreciated Bangladesh's proactive role in the global discourse on safe, orderly and regular migration.
22 January 2023, 20:16 PM

Myanmar Rebel Groups: Help stop their fighting from spilling over

Dhaka has requested Beijing to pursue Myanmar to make sure that the conflicts in Myanmar among rebel groups do not spill over into Bangladesh.
22 January 2023, 18:00 PM

Russia sent that ship knowingly

Russia knowingly sent the US-sanctioned ship carrying equipment for the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, something that is surprising and unexpected, Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen said yesterday.
22 January 2023, 18:00 PM

Dhaka will have own Indo-Pacific strategy: Shahriar Alam

Bangladesh will come up with its own strategy for the Indo-Pacific for a robust socio-economic regional cooperation, at a time when the region sees great power competition.
21 January 2023, 18:00 PM

Ambassador To Vienna: Momen defends rejected diplomat

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen yesterday defended Md Tauhidul Islam, who was tipped to become the ambassador of Austria but was refused by Vienna.
21 January 2023, 18:00 PM

Germany to assist with soil monitoring: agriculture minister

Agriculture Minister Muhammad Abdur Razzaque​​​​​​​ has said German business people will assist Bangladesh in monitoring the quality of soil via satellite technology to boost agricultural production.
21 January 2023, 16:03 PM

Spain’s support sought to expedite release of 5 detained Bangladeshi nationals

Bangladesh has urged Spain to expedite the efforts for releasing five Bangladeshi nationals detained in a prison in Galicia province.
20 January 2023, 17:49 PM

UN Special Rapporteur to assess migration policies in Bangladesh

The UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants, Felipe González Morales, began his official visit here today to assess migration policies in Bangladesh.
20 January 2023, 17:36 PM