Bangladesh working for stronger ASEAN - Says foreign minister
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Modi invites Tarique to BRICS meet
UNB, Dhaka
24 July 2026, 00:00 AM Diplomacy
Rohingya crisis outside BIMSTEC’s mandate, says secretary general
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Dhaka seeks Asaduzzaman’s extradition
UNB, Dhaka
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM Diplomacy
PM's defence adviser meets Indian security adviser on BIMSTEC sidelines
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20 July 2026, 14:56 PM Diplomacy
Dhaka seeks UN-led global debt relief
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19 July 2026, 00:00 AM Diplomacy

India not China’s strategic rival

China does not want any armed race in the Bay of Bengal region, rather roots for a peaceful environment for development, said Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh, Li Jiming, yesterday.
26 October 2022, 18:00 PM

“Bangladesh could use Saudi help to meet energy needs”

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen today (October 26, 2022) said Bangladesh needs a brotherly gesture from Saudi Arabia in meeting its energy needs amid supply disruptions and hike in fuel prices amid Russia-Ukraine war.
26 October 2022, 16:02 PM

China is working silently over Rohingya issue: Li Jiming

China wants a “peaceful and stable” Bangladesh for continuing the pace of development, said Chinese Ambassador Li Jiming today (October 26, 2022).
26 October 2022, 08:19 AM

Painting exhibition “World Peace and Bangabandhu's Bangladesh” begins in Spain

A month-long exhibition titled “World Peace and Bangabandhu´s Bangladesh”, with the paintings of eminent painter Francisca Blázquez, began in Spain.
26 October 2022, 05:02 AM

Nepal to provide around 50MW electricity to Bangladesh: Envoy

Nepalese Ambassador to Bangladesh Ghanshyam Bhandari today (October 25, 2022) said Nepal will provide 40-50 megawatt electricity to Bangladesh at this moment and the volume would increase further after the completion of a mega project in their power sector.
25 October 2022, 15:05 PM

Looking forward to working closely: PM in greeting Rishi Sunak

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (October 25, 2022) greeted new British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak saying she was looking forward to working closely with him in further strengthening “our long-standing political, economic, and strategic partnerships”.
25 October 2022, 14:43 PM

Qatar emir likely to visit Bangladesh after FIFA World Cup

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani​​​​​​​ is likely to visit Bangladesh after the World Cup football later this year.
25 October 2022, 13:52 PM

Iran to support Bangladesh with repatriation of Rohingyas: Envoy

Iranian Ambassador to Bangladesh Mansour Chavoshi said his country will support Bangladesh in the safe and dignified repatriation of Rohingyas to their homeland Myanmar.
25 October 2022, 10:16 AM

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

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 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