‘Need quick, and peaceful solution’

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has called for restraints from all parties and a quick and peaceful solution to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
13 October 2022, 18:00 PM

UNGA resolution: Dhaka votes against Russia’s annexation

Bangladesh has voted in favour of a UN General Assembly resolution demanding that Russia reverses its course on “attempted illegal annexation” of four regions of Ukraine.
13 October 2022, 18:00 PM

China aware of sensitivity around Teesta project

China is serious about implementing the Teesta River Comprehensive Management Project but is also cautious due to the sensitivities it holds, said Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Li Jiming yesterday.
13 October 2022, 18:00 PM

$200M loan to colombo: SL to start paying back next Feb-Mar

Sri Lanka will start repaying Bangladesh the $200 million loan in the first quarter of next year, Bangladesh Bank Governor Abdur Rouf Talukder has said.
13 October 2022, 18:00 PM

“China serious about implementing Teesta Project”

China is serious about implementing the Teesta River Comprehensive Management Project but also has a sense of reluctance due to the sensitive issues surrounding it, said Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh, Li Jiming today (October 13, 2022).
13 October 2022, 17:23 PM

Bangladesh votes for UN resolution against Russia

Bangladesh has voted in favour of United Nation’s resolution titled, “Territorial Integrity of Ukraine: Defending the Principles of the UN Charter.”
13 October 2022, 05:01 AM

100-member youth delegation to embark on India visit 

A 100-member Bangladesh youth delegation is embarking on an eight-day visit to India starting Wednesday.
11 October 2022, 18:19 PM

All countries have weakness in democracy

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has criticised foreign diplomats advising on Bangladesh’s elections and democracy and said all countries have weaknesses in democracy and so does Bangladesh.
11 October 2022, 18:00 PM

Govt might import fuel oil from Brunei

Bangladesh has advanced the discussion on importing fuel oil from Brunei, said Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen yesterday.
11 October 2022, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh wins UNHRC membership

Bangladesh has won the election for the membership of the UN Human Rights Council for the term 2023-25, by securing 160 votes from 189 casted.
11 October 2022, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh elected to UN Human Rights Council with highest vote

Bangladesh has been elected a member of the UN Human Rights Council for the period of 2022-2025, with the highest vote.
11 October 2022, 16:37 PM

Kosovo to grant visa waiver to Bangladeshi officials, diplomatic passports

Kosovo will grant visa waiver to the Bangladeshi officials and diplomatic passports.
11 October 2022, 15:49 PM

Brunei Sultan’s Bangladesh visit now scheduled for Oct 15-17: Foreign minister

The state visit of Brunei Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah to Bangladesh has been scheduled for October 15-17, Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen said today (October 11, 2022).
11 October 2022, 08:19 AM

UK seeks Bangladesh's support for unity of Ukraine at UNGA

UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly MP called Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen yesterday (October 10, 2022) afternoon and sought Dhaka’s support in a session on Ukraine that will begin today at the UN General Assembly.
10 October 2022, 19:16 PM

China sincere about Teesta management project

China is sincere about implementing the Teesta river management project, Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Li Jiming has said.
10 October 2022, 18:00 PM

Violence ahead of polls raising concerns: HRW

Mass arrests and also police raids on the homes of the opposition activists have raised serious concerns regarding violence and intimidation ahead of the parliamentary elections due next year, Human Rights Watch said yesterday.
10 October 2022, 18:00 PM

Govt has “no intention” to violate human rights: Momen on HRW Report

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen today (October 10, 2022) said the government has “no intention” to violate human rights but it has the right to protect property and lives.
10 October 2022, 14:03 PM

Brunei for direct flights with Bangladesh to boost tourism, trade

Ahead of the Sultan of Brunei's much-anticipated maiden visit to Bangladesh, the High Commissioner of Brunei Darussalam Haji Haris Bin Othman has called for direct air connectivity between the two friendly Muslim countries to boost tourism and trade.
9 October 2022, 17:02 PM

Chinese envoy visits Teesta Barrage

A three-member delegation of the Chinese Embassy led by Ambassador Li Jiming visited the Teesta Barrage area in Lalmonirhat's Hatibandha today (October 9, 2022).
9 October 2022, 12:22 PM

US lays stress on need for fair polls

US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman has reaffirmed the importance of promoting human rights and holding free, fair, and peaceful national election in Bangladesh due late next year.
8 October 2022, 18:00 PM