Bangladesh wants Dhaka-Guwahati direct air connectivity

Bangladesh wants direct Dhaka-Guwahati and Sylhet-Guwahati air connectivity and direct bus service between Sylhet and Shilchar for promoting people-to-people contacts, boosting bilateral ties and ensuring collective prosperity in the region.
13 December 2022, 18:53 PM

Govt sharing info with foreign missions ‘nothing new’: Shahriar Alam

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam today said the government felt the urge to share certain information with foreign missions in Dhaka so that there is no room for “misinformation” and “confusion”.
13 December 2022, 14:12 PM

Govt will write to UK seeking deportation of Mueen, Ashrafuzzaman: law minister

The government will write a letter to the UK government requesting it to deport the two fugitive killers of intellectuals, Chowdhury Mueen Uddin and Ashrafuzzaman Khan, to Bangladesh.
13 December 2022, 12:30 PM

'BNP plotted to occupy streets, create chaos'

The foreign ministry has told all diplomatic missions in Dhaka that the BNP planned to take control of the streets forcefully through the December-10 rally and invite a vested quarter to power by creating anarchy.
13 December 2022, 09:38 AM

Argentina plans to open embassy in Bangladesh

Argentina is planning to open its embassy in Bangladesh. The decision might have been boosted by Bangladesh's support of Lionel Messi's team in the football World Cup in Qatar, according to the Merco Press, a South Atlantic News Agency.
12 December 2022, 06:16 AM

Hasina won’t bow to any external pressure

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will not cave in to “any external pressure or internal conspiracy to derail the nation”, said Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen and his deputy Shahriar Alam yesterday. 
11 December 2022, 18:00 PM

Investigate reports of violence

The White House has called on the government of Bangladesh to fully investigate reports of violence against journalists and human rights activists and urged all parties to refrain from violence.
10 December 2022, 18:00 PM

Amnesty International calls for an end to repression of demonstrations

Amnesty International today called for the Bangladesh government to end repression of demonstrations.
8 December 2022, 19:34 PM

Rohingya Return: It will begin next year, Li Jiming hopes

China hopes the Rohingya repatriation will start next year, said Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Li Jiming yesterday.
8 December 2022, 18:00 PM

'Bangladesh authorities must guarantee right to peaceful assembly'

UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Association and Peaceful Assembly Clement Voule said Bangladesh must guarantee the right to peaceful assembly and refrain from using excessive force against protesters.
8 December 2022, 16:41 PM

US raises concerns over political violence in Dhaka

"We encourage the government to investigate these reports of violence and protect the fundamental freedoms of expression, association, and peaceful assembly," US Ambassador Peter Haas said.
8 December 2022, 12:10 PM

US concerned over political violence

The US has expressed concern about reports of intimidation, political violence, police harassment, arrests of opposition party members and restrictions on the ability of the opposition parties to meet and hold peaceful rallies.
8 December 2022, 01:00 AM

Bangabandhu’s quote in UNGA resolution

The historic quote of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, “friendship to all, malice towards none”, has been incorporated in a UN General Assembly resolution yesterday.
7 December 2022, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh, South Korea year-long celebrations kick off

Bangladesh and South Korea yesterday kicked off a year-long celebration of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2023 by unveiling logo.
7 December 2022, 18:00 PM

Momen praises China envoy's contribution in strengthening bilateral ties

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen today praised outgoing Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Li Jiming for his contribution in strengthening Bangladesh-China bilateral relations.
7 December 2022, 16:51 PM

15 foreign missions lay importance on free polls

Fifteen foreign missions in Bangladesh have reaffirmed the importance of free, fair, inclusive and peaceful electoral processes in Bangladesh.
6 December 2022, 18:00 PM

US to scale up Rohingya resettlement

Scaling up Rohingya resettlement to the US is a priority for the Biden administration, said a visiting top official of the US government.
6 December 2022, 18:00 PM

15 foreign missions emphasise the need for free polls, free expression

Fifteen foreign missions in Bangladesh today reaffirmed the importance of free, fair, inclusive and peaceful electoral processes in Bangladesh.
6 December 2022, 15:58 PM

All should work together for peace and stability

All countries, including China, India, the US and Bangladesh, should work together as friends, instead of forming groups against each other, for peace and stability, said Li Jiming, the outgoing Chinese ambassador.
5 December 2022, 18:00 PM

Govt doesn't expect new sanctions: Shahriar Alam

The government does not expect any new sanctions as it has enhanced its engagement with the US following sanctions on Rab and seven of its current and former officials, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shahriar Alam has said.
4 December 2022, 19:45 PM