“Expressing deep condolence on behalf of the people of Bangladesh”

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (September 18, 2022) showed her last respect to the Queen Elizabeth II.
18 September 2022, 15:51 PM

Arakan Army behind firing at border, says Myanmar envoy to Bangladesh

Myanmar Ambassador to Bangladesh, Aung Kyaw Moe, today blamed Arakan Army for landing mortar shells and bullets in Bangladesh part of the border, when the foreign ministry today summoned him for the fourth time in a month.
18 September 2022, 13:07 PM

Dhaka summons Myanmar ambassador again, protests land, airspace violation

The foreign ministry has summoned Myanmar Ambassador to Bangladesh Aung Kyaw Moe and handed a protest note for violation of land and airspace on the border in Bandarban’s Naikhongchhari.
18 September 2022, 07:08 AM

Tensions on border: Dhaka should take it to UN immediately

Myanmar, by its actions near the border, have lately been violating international rules and posing serious threats to the sovereignty of Bangladesh, analysts have said.
17 September 2022, 18:00 PM

“Are war sanctions causing a negative impact on developing countries?”

Leader of the Opposition and Head of the Labour Party Sir Keir Starmer on Saturday said Bangladesh and the UK are bound by excellent ties and further reinforced by the British-Bangladesh diaspora.
17 September 2022, 14:15 PM

Bangladesh’s democracy is for its people to develop: Outgoing Indian envoy

Outgoing Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Vikram Kumar Doraiswami has said they want the Bangladeshi people to be “happy, prosperous and successful” in the development of their democracy.
17 September 2022, 13:00 PM

Myanmar military: Do more to cut its access to arms supply

The UN Human Rights Office has called for the countries to do more to cut the Myanmar military’s access to revenue and arms supplies to halt its repression of the people, said a report released yesterday.
17 September 2022, 02:00 AM

‘We’re connected at heart’

Outgoing Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Vikram Kumar Doraiswami has said Bangladesh-India relationship is a “train” that must keep moving to do more great things together.
16 September 2022, 18:00 PM

“Bangladesh ready to partner with UK for vaccine research”

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (September 16, 2022) invited the UK businessmen to avail the investment opportunities in Bangladesh.
16 September 2022, 15:29 PM

Developed nations doing little to help

Bangladesh is facing massive losses and damages due to climate change, but the industrialised countries are doing little to help the country address its needs, said Ian Fry, UN special rapporteur on human rights and climate change .
15 September 2022, 18:00 PM

PM leaves for UK to attend queen’s funeral

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday left Dhaka for the UK en route  to New York to attend the 77th session of the United Nations General  Assembly.
15 September 2022, 18:00 PM

PM reaches London to attend Queen's funeral

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina arrived in the UK’s capital this evening (September 15, 2022).
15 September 2022, 16:28 PM

EU concerned over escalating protest-centered violence in Bangladesh

The European Union has expressed concerns about escalating protest-related violence in Bangladesh.
15 September 2022, 12:25 PM

UNGA speech: PM to focus on Rohingya reparation

Quick repatriation of the Rohingyas, price hike of food and fuel caused by the Russia-Ukraine war and climate change will be the priorities of prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s speech at the UN General Assembly.
14 September 2022, 18:00 PM

"PM's Hasina India visit extremely successful in all areas"

Outgoing Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Vikram Kumar Doraiswami has described Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's recent India visit as "extremely successful" with "very strong deliverables" in all areas of important cooperation from trade, and connectivity to water sharing.
14 September 2022, 14:43 PM

PM Hasina to attend state funeral of Queen in London

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will attend the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in London, said Foreign Minister Abdul Momen.
14 September 2022, 13:31 PM

PM to highlight challenges developing countries face in achieving SDGs at UNGA: Momen

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is likely to highlight the challenges that developing countries have to face in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) giving utmost importance to multilateralism while delivering her speech at the UNGA on September 23, 2022.
14 September 2022, 13:15 PM

“India to take steps to notify Bangladesh if it halts sugar, onion export”

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (September 14, 2022) said the Indian government will take steps to notify Bangladesh in advance if they halt exports of any essentials such as sugar, onions, ginger and garlic.
14 September 2022, 11:27 AM

ICAO Election: EU states seek Dhaka’s support against Moscow

The European Union and its like-minded countries have sought Bangladesh’s support against Russia in the upcoming election to the International Civil Aviation Organisation.
13 September 2022, 18:00 PM

Peter Haas for growing defence ties with Dhaka

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas told Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday that the US looks forward to growing its defence cooperation with Bangladesh.
13 September 2022, 18:00 PM