Bangladesh will request US to withdraw sanctions on Rab: Momen

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen today said Bangladesh would request the United States to reconsider the sanctions imposed on elite force Rab and withdraw the sanctions considering its positive role in the country.
14 January 2023, 11:56 AM

US assistant secretary flies in today

US Assistant Secretary at the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu will arrive in Bangladesh today on a two-day visit.
13 January 2023, 18:00 PM

Ready to do whatever necessary

head of US official Donald Lu’s visit, Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen yesterday said Bangladesh stands ready to do whatever necessary for the people’s welfare, noting that the government is still looking into the issues related to US Indo-Pacific Strategy (IPS).
13 January 2023, 18:00 PM

Dhaka studying US Indo-Pacific Strategy: foreign minister

Ahead of US official Donald Lu's visit, Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen today said Bangladesh stands ready to do whatever is needed for the people's welfare, noting that the government is still studying the issues related to US Indo-Pacific Strategy (IPS).
13 January 2023, 12:57 PM

PM Hasina receives IDF Global Ambassador for Diabetes medal

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today received the medal and citation of IDF Global Ambassador for Diabetes.
12 January 2023, 20:31 PM

Bangladesh made remarkable economic development over 50 years: Haas

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas today said Bangladesh's economic development over the last 50 years has been remarkable, and the United States has been a proud partner in that transformation.
12 January 2023, 15:54 PM

France to 'maintain and boost' political ties with Bangladesh

Newly appointed Ambassador of France to Bangladesh Marie Masdupuy has said she will focus on three priority areas during her tenure in Dhaka to take the relations to a new height that include to “maintain and boost” political relations which can be translated in many different ways.
12 January 2023, 11:40 AM

Ambassador Muhith elected VP of UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS Executive Board

Bangladesh's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Muhammad Abdul Muhith has been elected the vice president of the UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS Executive Board for 2023 following an election in New York yesterday.
11 January 2023, 18:16 PM

PM likely to visit Japan in April

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s Japan visit, which was postponed in November last year, is likely to take place early April.
11 January 2023, 18:00 PM

UK providing Tk 6cr for Sylhet flood victims

The UK is contributing an additional £5 lakh (around Tk 6.60 crore) in humanitarian support to respond to last year’s flooding in Sylhet region, the incident in which 7.2 million people were affected.
11 January 2023, 18:00 PM

PM’s Japan visit likely to be rescheduled for April

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's Japan visit could be rescheduled to April.
11 January 2023, 08:53 AM

Though challenging, govt maintains good ties with both US, China

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen today said Bangladesh is maintaining good relations with both the US and China through its balanced foreign policy, though it is a "challenging" task.
10 January 2023, 10:53 AM

Russian ship with Rooppur power plant materials docks at Indian port

After initially being deterred from anchoring at Mongla due to US sanctions on the ship, the Russian ship carrying materials for Bangladesh’s Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant project ultimately received India's permission to dock at the Haldia port in West Bengal.
10 January 2023, 06:15 AM

US, Bangladesh hold talks on defence co-op

Dhaka and Washington yesterday discussed boosting defence cooperation, maritime security and strengthening the capacities of law enforcement agencies.
9 January 2023, 18:00 PM

Chinese FM lands in Dhaka for stopover

China’s new Foreign Minister Qin Gang landed in Dhaka at 2:00am today for a two-hour stopover on his way to five African countries.
9 January 2023, 18:00 PM

Chinese foreign minister to have 2-hr stopover in Dhaka after midnight

China’s new Foreign Minister Qin Gang will be in Dhaka after midnight tonight during a two-hour stopover on his first foreign trip to five African countries
9 January 2023, 16:38 PM

Bangladesh wants US, their allies to disown political parties that support militancy

Bangladesh wants the US and their allies to disown the political parties that support militancy and terrorism in the shadow of politics, said State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shahriar Alam today.
9 January 2023, 09:49 AM

US National Security Council delegation visits Rohingya camps

A 10-member delegation of the US National Security Council has visited the Kutupalong Rohingya camp in Ukhiya, Cox's Bazar.
8 January 2023, 18:41 PM

Washington to carry on working with Dhaka

US President Joe Biden has said Bangladesh and US will continue to work on democratic governance, climate change, refugees, and maritime security.
8 January 2023, 18:00 PM

Stay alert to ward off sanctions

The foreign ministry has asked Bangladesh missions abroad to remain highly alert and vigilant and take preemptive measures when necessary to block any attempts of sanctions against government agencies and individuals.
8 January 2023, 18:00 PM