US wants free, fair national elections in Bangladesh

US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman has reaffirmed the importance of upholding human rights and holding "free, fair, and peaceful" national elections in Bangladesh.
8 October 2022, 08:24 AM

Bangladesh won’t suffer from food crisis due to Russia-Ukraine war: Momen

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has said Bangladesh will not suffer much due to the global pandemic coronavirus and the situation in Russia-Ukraine.
7 October 2022, 16:00 PM

Dhaka seeks proactive role of ASEAN in resolving Rohingya crisis

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has said Bangladesh wants to intensify political, trade, economic and cultural connectivity with the Association of South East Asian Nations, or ASEAN, and seeks its support for early repatriation of the Rohingyas to Myanmar.
7 October 2022, 06:12 AM

Don’t reward rights abusers

Human Rights Watch has said the Bangladesh government should ensure that rights abusers are held accountable, not promoted.
6 October 2022, 18:00 PM

Funding gap major predicament

Uncertainty looms large over achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) because of the funding gap in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war that is causing an economic downturn.
6 October 2022, 18:00 PM

Brunei Sultan to visit Bangladesh on October 13-15

Brunei Darussalam Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah will be visiting Bangladesh from October 13 to 15.
5 October 2022, 07:33 AM

Bangladesh seeks Spain’s support for Rohingya repatriation

Bangladesh called for Spain's proactive support to Bangladesh's stance on repatriation of Rohingyas to Myanmar.
5 October 2022, 05:10 AM

US watching processes to free, fair polls

Out of the five largest economies in the world today, three -- China (2), Japan (3) and India (5) -- are in Asia.Out of the five largest economies in the world today, three -- China (2), Japan (3) and India (5) -- are in Asia. The robust economic growth of Asian giants, China in particular, is rapidly reshaping the global distribution of power.
3 October 2022, 02:40 AM

“Land boundary pact with Bangladesh reduces terrorism in India’s northeast part"

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said terrorist activities in the country’s northeast region have declined because of India’s strategic land boundary pact with Bangladesh.
2 October 2022, 06:08 AM

PM invites Saudi Crown Prince Salman to visit Bangladesh

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has invited Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman to visit Bangladesh.
30 September 2022, 14:13 PM

PM to visit Japan likely in November

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will visit Japan as the two countries celebrate the 50 years of diplomatic relationship this year.
29 September 2022, 18:00 PM

Sanctions to stay until Rab is accountable, reformed

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas has said sanctions imposed on Rab and seven of its current and former officials for alleged human rights violations will remain in place until accountability is ensured and reforms are made.
29 September 2022, 18:00 PM

Want a stronger, long-term engagement with Bangladesh: Nordic ambassadors

Nordic ambassadors stationed in Dhaka have said their countries want to have a “stronger and sustainable” partnership with Bangladesh exploring scopes for greater collaboration on key fronts – climate, green transition, technology transfer, healthy oceans, gender equality; trade and investment – continuing the friendship for the coming 50 years and beyond.
29 September 2022, 12:06 PM

MoU with Bangladesh: Indian Cabinet approves withdrawing 153 cusecs of water from Kushiyara River

The Indian Cabinet has given its ex-post facto approval for a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Bangladesh and India on withdrawal of up to 153 cusecs of water each by Bangladesh and India from the common river Kushiyara.
28 September 2022, 19:30 PM

Fair polls not possible amid violance

US Ambassador Peter Haas yesterday said free and fair elections could not happen amid political violent clashes like the ones that took place recently over political rallies and demonstrations in Bangladesh.
28 September 2022, 18:00 PM

Modi greets PM Hasina on her birthday, sends flower bouquet

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today (September 28, 2022) greeted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on her 76th birthday.
28 September 2022, 16:57 PM

US doesn’t support any political party; important to promote democracy now: Peter Haas

Promoting democracy is particularly important right now as Bangladesh is going for a parliamentary election, US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter D Haas said today (September 28, 2022).
28 September 2022, 13:46 PM

Investors worry about instability

Foreign companies that are willing to invest in Bangladesh want security, not political violence or electoral instability, said US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas yesterday.
27 September 2022, 18:00 PM

“Any company considering business overseas wants certainty and security”

While there are many reasons for the US and other international companies to invest in Bangladesh, they also want security, not political violence and electoral instability, US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas has said.
27 September 2022, 13:37 PM

Myanmar border tension: Beijing to talk to Naypyidaw

Beijing will ask Myanmar to stop violating Bangladesh’s territorial sovereignty and speed up the tripartite mechanism for Rohingya repatriation.
26 September 2022, 18:00 PM