President Abdul Hamid yesterday called upon the Brunei government to recruit more manpower from Bangladesh for the greater interest of the two friendly countries.

Brunei Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah has admired the Bangladeshi expatriate workers in Brunei as hard working and sincere.

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam today (October 15, 2022) said presenting the human rights issues as "cheap political tool" does not bring any greater good for the country, but such tendency might prevent the country from achieving its goals on the rights fronts. 

Brunei Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah will arrive in Dhaka today on a three-day state visit to Bangladesh.

Responding to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s recent comments that the US created and trained Rab, the US State Department has said it stopped providing assistance to the force in 2018 due to its human rights violations.

Indian President Droupadi Murmu today (October 14, 2022) said India has always attached the highest priority to its friendship with Bangladesh and remains committed to realising its full potential.

Brunei Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah is scheduled to arrive in Dhaka on his first state visit to Bangladesh tomorrow (October 14, 2022) afternoon.

German Ambassador Achim Tröster yesterday expressed concern over growing political violence and called upon all to refrain from it.

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has called for restraints from all parties and a quick and peaceful solution to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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

A 100-member Bangladesh youth delegation is embarking on an eight-day visit to India starting Wednesday.

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.

Bangladesh has advanced the discussion on importing fuel oil from Brunei, said Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen yesterday.

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.

Bangladesh has been elected a member of the UN Human Rights Council for the period of 2022-2025, with the highest vote.

Kosovo will grant visa waiver to the Bangladeshi officials and diplomatic passports.