Stephen Rodriques joins as UNDP Resident Representative in Bangladesh
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Dhaka pushes for 3yr delay in LDC graduation
14 July 2026, 00:00 AM
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Through remarks, Hasina trying to rally AL leaders; will land in jail if she returns: Shama Obaed
13 July 2026, 19:05 PM
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Bangladesh to send PM's defence adviser to BIMSTEC NSA meeting in New Delhi
12 July 2026, 22:48 PM
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Malaysia labour market: Old ghosts haunt new recruitment push
10 July 2026, 00:00 AM
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Turkiye to help set up drone factory in Bogura
10 July 2026, 00:00 AM
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Dhaka, Beijing hold military and tech talks
10 July 2026, 00:00 AM
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Efforts to bring Hasina back ongoing - Says Shama Obaed
10 July 2026, 00:00 AM
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No lack of diplomatic push to bring Hasina back: Shama Obaed
9 July 2026, 17:36 PM
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Bangladesh, China discuss stronger military, technology ties
9 July 2026, 12:28 PM
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‘India somewhat overreacted’
Foreign Adviser Touhid Hossain has said there is no proof that the Bangladesh government has failed to ensure the security of Indians.
23 January 2026, 04:28 AM
US praises govt’s polls, reform efforts
US Ambassador Brent Christensen has expressed strong support for the United States’ backing of Bangladesh’s demo-cratic transition and praised the interim government’s efforts regarding the up
23 January 2026, 02:38 AM
US ambassador calls on national security adviser
Discussions cover trade, immigration and democratic transition
22 January 2026, 23:04 PM
'Irresponsible and utterly unfounded': China fires back at US ambassador’s remarks
Ambassador Christensen earlier raised concerns over potential risks of closer China ties
22 January 2026, 17:45 PM
Bangladesh rebalances its foreign policy
Warms up ties with China, Pakistan, tilts away from India
21 January 2026, 10:21 AM
Italy backs Bangladesh’s democratic transition, endorses July charter reforms
Italian deputy defence minister reaffirms support ahead of February 12 election and referendum
21 January 2026, 09:56 AM
Tarique meets envoys of Russia, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark
Discussion with Russian ambassador focused on strengthening bilateral ties
20 January 2026, 22:11 PM
Many applicants seek entry ‘to study, but not really to study’: Dutch ambassador
Embassy is tightening scrutiny of student visa applications, he says
18 January 2026, 19:00 PM
Tarique’s meeting with UK envoy: Bilateral relations, cooperation discussed
BNP chairman’s first meeting with UK high commissioner since return
17 January 2026, 22:28 PM
UK, Nepal, Bhutan envoys meet Tarique Rahman
BNP media cell member confirms separate courtesy calls
17 January 2026, 21:14 PM
Bangladesh halts on-arrival visas till February 15
Bangladesh has suspended the on-arrival visa facility for all eligible countries from today until February 15 to prevent any untoward incident during the upcoming election.
15 January 2026, 00:00 AM
‘No reconciliation without remorse’
Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus yesterday ruled out the possibility of a truth and reconciliation initiative in Bangladesh due to the continued denial by the former regime of its crimes.
15 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh yet to decide on sending forces to Gaza: Foreign adviser
Three conditions have been mentioned clearly, he says
14 January 2026, 18:28 PM
UAE grants royal pardon to 440 Bangladeshi prisoners
As part of Union Day celebrations, UAE rulers approved one of the largest clemency initiatives in recent years
14 January 2026, 17:15 PM
We are in regular touch with Dhaka: Indian army chief
General Dwivedi dismisses concerns over Bangladesh’s ties with Pakistan and China
13 January 2026, 21:56 PM
Dhaka’s interest in joining Gaza ISF conditional: Says govt; muted reactions from political parties
The government has said Bangladesh’s interest in joining the proposed International Stabilisation Force (ISF) for Gaza hinges on several principles, including that the force be temporary and operate under a clear United Nations Security Council mandate.
13 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Rohingya Genocide: ICJ begins hearings on case today
The International Court of Justice will today begin public hearings in the case concerning Rohingya genocide, bringing renewed hope of ending decades-long suffering of the ethnic people denied of citizenship.
12 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh reaffirms support for Somalia’s sovereignty at OIC meet
Foreign adviser urges rejection of Israel’s recognition of ‘Somaliland’
11 January 2026, 12:23 PM
‘Level playing field vital for credible polls’
A level playing field for the election is essential, and institutions, including the Election Commission and law enforcement agencies, must not be politicised, European Union Election Observer Mission (EOM) chief Ivars Ijabs has said.
11 January 2026, 03:48 AM
India, Turkey, Egypt envoys meet Tarique
Three foreign envoys paid courtesy calls on BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman at his Gulshan office yesterday.
11 January 2026, 03:44 AM