Two Bangladeshis were burned to death after a fire broke out at a lodging in Malé, said Sohel Parvez, first secretary (labour) of the Bangladesh High Commission in the Maldives.

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has proposed that developing countries like Brazil, Bangladesh and other like-minded southern countries can form an organisation to better manage the supply chain and information sharing, and ensure shared economic development.

Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia will sign two agreements -- one on security cooperation and another on Mecca Road Initiative -- as Saudi Deputy Interior Minister Dr Nasser bin Abdulaziz Al-Daoud arrives in Dhaka today on a two-day visit.

Bangladesh and Turkey have shared historic and cultural roots dating long before the creation of an independent Bangladesh.

The UN is working with the government and political parties to protect lives as there are concerns over political violence that killed and injured people in the last few months.

The US has urged the Bangladesh government to create a safe environment for people to peacefully assemble and voice their concerns.

South Korea is planning to increase its quota for recruiting Bangladeshi workers next year as many Korean employers are satisfied with the Bangladeshi workers and are recognising their diligence and faithfulness.

The US has urged Bangladesh government to create a safe environment for people to peacefully assemble and voice their concerns, and relatedly, for opposition parties to campaign without facing intimidation and repression.

The US is working with Bangladeshi civil society actors for free and fair elections, said Afreen Akhter, US assistant deputy secretary for South and Central Asia.

China expects Bangladesh to maintain peace and stability, which is essential for development, said Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Li Jiming yesterday.

US Deputy Assistant Secretary Afreen Akhter arrived in Dhaka today (November 5, 2022) on a two-day visit.

China expects Bangladesh to maintain peace and stability, which is essential for development, said Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Li Jiming today (November 5, 2022).

Six Bangladeshis have been awarded with the 2022 Fall Imperial Decorations of Japan, including Prof Dr Abul Barkat, former chairman of the Department of Economics, Dhaka University.

With the Jatiya Sangsad elections due by early 2024, Information Minister Hasan Mahmud has said political stability in Bangladesh is “very important” for regional stability and “there lies the importance of India”.

Biman Bangladesh Airlines’ Managing Director & CEO Zahid Hossain and Ambassador of Japan to Bangladesh Ito Naoki today held detailed discussions on the commencement of direct air transportation between Japan and Bangladesh.

Edward M Kennedy Jr was emotional, feeling the presence of his father when he touched the banyan tree that the then US senator Edward M Kennedy planted on Dhaka University campus 50 years ago, as a symbol of freedom and democracy.

UN Special Rapporteur Siobhán Mullally today (October 31, 2022) arrived in Bangladesh to assess the human rights issue of trafficking in persons during an official visit from October 31 to November 9.

The UN special rapporteur on human rights and climate change has suggested that the Bangladesh government ensure freedom of expression, particularly on the issue of promoting and protecting human rights in the context of climate change.

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen today (October 30, 2022) told parliament that various unintended incidents including mortar shelling, violation of airspace have occurred inside Bangladesh due to ongoing conflict between Myanmar Army and the Arakan Army.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (October 30, 2022) expressed her deep shock at the tragic loss of many lives in a stampede at Itaewon in Seoul during Halloween celebrations on the night of October 29, 2022.