UN, local partners conduct clean-up campaign

The UN, in collaboration with local partners, conducted a series of “clean-up campaigns” in Dhaka and Sylhet yesterday, to promote green cities, marking the 77th anniversary of UN Day.
24 October 2022, 18:00 PM

US-Bangla Ties: The Kennedys to visit Dhaka Oct 29-Nov 5

The family members of late US Senator Edward M Kennedy, who was a staunch advocate for Bangladesh’s Liberation War as opposed to the Nixon administration, will be visiting Bangladesh from October 29-November 5.
24 October 2022, 18:00 PM

US to support Bangladesh for energy security

The US has promised to support Bangladesh to achieve its energy access goals, which include energy security and production of clean energy.
23 October 2022, 18:00 PM

Hasina congratulates China president on reelection as CPC general secy

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who is also the president of ruling Awami League, today congratulated Chinese president Xi Jinping on his reelection as the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China.
23 October 2022, 12:47 PM

US to support Bangladesh’s energy security goals: John Kerry

The US has promised support for Bangladesh’s energy security, clean energy and energy access goals, including the Clean EDGE Asia Initiative.
23 October 2022, 11:13 AM

Bangladesh-India ties: Media can help untangle complexities

The proactive, collaborative roles of media in Bangladesh and India can help address the complexities in their bilateral ties, said senior journalists from the two countries.
20 October 2022, 18:00 PM

Don’t use ‘labour weakness’ for political gains

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen wants international partners not to use “labour weaknesses”, if there are any, as a tool to achieve political gains, but help Bangladesh overcome them with generous support and financing.
19 October 2022, 18:00 PM

Keep your promise of Rohingya repatriation: Momen to Myanmar

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has said Myanmar "should keep their promise" for the repatriation of the Rohingyas to their place of origin in Rakhine State.
17 October 2022, 20:02 PM

Brunei Sultan leaves

Brunei Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah departed for his country from Dhaka on a special VVIP flight yesterday morning.
17 October 2022, 18:00 PM

Hasina-Bolkiah meet: Two countries agree on energy collaboration

Bangladesh and Brunei have agreed to go for long-term collaboration in the energy sector, particularly in the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and other petroleum products to Bangladesh.
16 October 2022, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh signs four bilateral instruments with Brunei

Bangladesh and Brunei today (October 16, 2022) signed four instruments, including an air services agreement, to elevate the bilateral relations to a newer height.
16 October 2022, 12:32 PM

Genocide in 1971: US congressmen move to give it recognition

Two US lawmakers introduced a historic bipartisan resolution at the House of Representatives urging recognition of the genocide committed by the Pakistan Armed Forces against Bangalis in 1971.
16 October 2022, 02:40 AM

Recruit more manpower

President Abdul Hamid yesterday called upon the Brunei government to recruit more manpower from Bangladesh for the greater interest of the two friendly countries.
15 October 2022, 18:00 PM

Bangladeshi expats hard working, sincere: Brunei sultan tells Momen

Brunei Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah has admired the Bangladeshi expatriate workers in Brunei as hard working and sincere.
15 October 2022, 17:00 PM

“Human rights as cheap political tool serves no purpose for country”: Shahriar

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam today (October 15, 2022) said presenting the human rights issues as "cheap political tool" does not bring any greater good for the country, but such tendency might prevent the country from achieving its goals on the rights fronts. 
15 October 2022, 14:39 PM

Sultan of Brunei flies in today

Brunei Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah will arrive in Dhaka today on a three-day state visit to Bangladesh.
14 October 2022, 18:00 PM

US ended its assistance to Rab in 2018

Responding to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s recent comments that the US created and trained Rab, the US State Department has said it stopped providing assistance to the force in 2018 due to its human rights violations.
14 October 2022, 18:00 PM

India proud to be partner in Bangladesh's Liberation War: President Murmu

Indian President Droupadi Murmu today (October 14, 2022) said India has always attached the highest priority to its friendship with Bangladesh and remains committed to realising its full potential.
14 October 2022, 15:58 PM

Brunei Sultan due in Dhaka tomorrow

Brunei Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah is scheduled to arrive in Dhaka on his first state visit to Bangladesh tomorrow (October 14, 2022) afternoon.
14 October 2022, 14:55 PM

Refrain from violence

German Ambassador Achim Tröster yesterday expressed concern over growing political violence and called upon all to refrain from it.
13 October 2022, 18:00 PM