Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Ito Naoki yesterday said his country expects the next general election in Bangladesh to be free, fair and participatory.

An ICT-based smart Emergency Response Control Center (ERCC) at 28 fire stations is expected to begin operations in Dhaka early next year.

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam has expressed satisfaction over the signing of the Mecca Route Initiative agreement with Saudi Arabia.

Considering the current situation, Bangladesh will explore the possibility of cooperation in the energy sector with Russia during Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov's planned official visit in Dhaka later this month.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is likely to be here on a brief official visit later this month to discuss bilateral, regional and global issues of mutual interest.

The Maldives' authorities have begun the process of repatriating the bodies of two Bangladeshis and seven Indian nationals who were burnt to death in the country's largest fire in Male.

Increasing incidents of crime in Myanmar and across Southeast Asia, and an explosion of human trafficking for labour are becoming a regional and global security threat, says a new report of the US Institute of Peace.

The Bangladesh High Commission in the Maldives yesterday revealed the identities of the two Bangladeshis, who were burnt to death in a devastating fire in the island country on Thursday.

Seven Commonwealth country diplomats visited Mainamati War Cemetery in memory of World War II martyrs this afternoon (November 11, 2022) in Cumilla.

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.