US Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs Michele J Sison arrived in Dhaka today (August 6, 2022) on a two-day visit as part of her tri-nation official tour.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi landed at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka this evening (August 6, 2022).

Bangladesh and Timor-Leste, a Southeast Asian nation, have discussed ways to expand bilateral relations, with an enhanced cooperation in areas of trade and investment.

China wants to deepen ties with Bangladesh as global geopolitical polarisation sharpens, and this would be a major objective of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s two-day visit to Bangladesh starting today, say international relations analysts.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is scheduled to arrive in Dhaka tomorrow afternoon to discuss bilateral, regional and global issues with Bangladesh leadership.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (August 5, 2022) reiterated that Nepal can take the advantage of using Bangladesh's Mongla and Chattogram seaports.

Bangladesh has reiterated its firm adherence to “One China” principle and urged all parties concerned to resolve their differences in accordance with the UN Charter and through dialogue.

Bangladesh and China are likely to sign multiple MoUs and agreements during Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s two-day visit starting tomorrow morning.

Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari made a stopover of about 40 minutes in Chattogram yesterday on his way to Cambodia. He exchanged gifts of books with Information and Broadcasting Minister Hasan Mahmud.

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has made a short stopover lasting about 40 minutes in Chattogram today on his way to Cambodia and exchanged gifts with Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said more peacekeepers, weapons, and ammunition would soon be taken from Bangladesh for various peacekeeping missions in Africa.

Bangladesh authorities have called Kazi Anarkoly, deputy head of mission in Indonesia, back to Dhaka as she was accused of possessing marijuana at her Jakarta residence and sharing it with another foreign citizen.

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has urged the international community to unite against the perpetual holding of nuclear weapons by a handful of states in total disregard of the safety and security of humanity.

The government has recalled Deputy Head of Bangladesh Mission in Indonesia, Kazi Anarkoly, following allegations that Indonesian police recently found marijuana at her residence that “she shared with a foreigner”.

The opening of Rampal power plant is there in the “wish list” as Bangladesh and India are taking preparations for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s visit to New Delhi in first week of September.

Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen yesterday (July 31, 2022) said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s planned visit to Bangladesh next week is part of their “regular contacts.”

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi are expected to jointly inaugurate the Rampal power station during the former’s visit to India in September, reported The Hindustan Times yesterday.

Bangladesh has appointed new ambassadors to Geneva, Denmark and Australia.

Senior diplomat Pranay Kumar Verma has been appointed India’s next high commissioner to Bangladesh, replacing Vikram Doraiswami who is tipped to be the new envoy to the UK.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (July 29, 2022) stressed the need for developing direct connectivity with Uzbekistan for mutual benefits.