The state visit of Brunei Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah to Bangladesh has been scheduled for October 15-17, Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen said today (October 11, 2022).

UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly MP called Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen yesterday (October 10, 2022) afternoon and sought Dhaka’s support in a session on Ukraine that will begin today at the UN General Assembly.

Mass arrests and also police raids on the homes of the opposition activists have raised serious concerns regarding violence and intimidation ahead of the parliamentary elections due next year, Human Rights Watch said yesterday.

China is sincere about implementing the Teesta river management project, Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Li Jiming has said.

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen today (October 10, 2022) said the government has “no intention” to violate human rights but it has the right to protect property and lives.

Ahead of the Sultan of Brunei's much-anticipated maiden visit to Bangladesh, the High Commissioner of Brunei Darussalam Haji Haris Bin Othman has called for direct air connectivity between the two friendly Muslim countries to boost tourism and trade.

A three-member delegation of the Chinese Embassy led by Ambassador Li Jiming visited the Teesta Barrage area in Lalmonirhat's Hatibandha today (October 9, 2022).

US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman has reaffirmed the importance of promoting human rights and holding free, fair, and peaceful national election in Bangladesh due late next year.

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.

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.

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.

Human Rights Watch has said the Bangladesh government should ensure that rights abusers are held accountable, not promoted.

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.

Brunei Darussalam Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah will be visiting Bangladesh from October 13 to 15.

Bangladesh called for Spain's proactive support to Bangladesh's stance on repatriation of Rohingyas to Myanmar.

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.

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.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has invited Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman to visit Bangladesh.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will visit Japan as the two countries celebrate the 50 years of diplomatic relationship this year.

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.