Influential US Congressman and Chair of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs Gregory W Meeks has said they do not want to impose any sanction against Bangladesh and that the relationship between Washington and Dhaka is excellent.

The foreign ministry is considering setting up a human rights cell under the supervision of the foreign ministry director general (UN) to better analyse the country’s human rights situation and rightly present it before the international community.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is considering setting up a human rights cell under its DG (UN) wing to better analyse the country's human rights situation and rightly present it to the international community, said Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen today.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said Bangladesh looks forward to elevating existing relations of Bangladesh and Australia to a new height for the benefit of the people and economies as well as to securing a peaceful and prosperous Indian Ocean region in the days to come.

Australian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Jeremy Bruer has said that Bangladesh is a country with an international outlook that has achieved “extraordinary and sustained” economic growth.

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen today said they hoped that international organisations would not consider letters of individuals or instigation in their considerations "as the government is sending facts-based briefings to them".

A diplomat posted at the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Kolkata has been recalled to Dhaka by the foreign ministry after he was found to be allegedly involved in a sex chat and a video recording on social media.

The Ministry of Science and ICT of the Republic of Korea and the Ministry of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of Bangladesh signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on scientific and technological cooperation.

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen yesterday urged Bangladeshis abroad to put in strong efforts to counter conspiracies, noting that there might be more “assaults” on the country and its interests based on propaganda and misinformation.

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen today urged patriotic Bangladeshis abroad to put in bold efforts to counter conspiracies against the country's interest, noting that there might be more "assaults" on the country and its interests based on propaganda and disinformation.

EU Ambassador to Bangladesh Charles Whiteley has said he does not see any sign that a European Parliament member’s recent letter seeking sanctions on Rab was having an impact on European business interest in Bangladesh.

Malaysia wants the bilateral relationship with Bangladesh to be elevated to a strategic level as the two countries celebrate the golden jubilee of diplomatic ties this year.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday extended the “warmest wishes” to her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi and the people of India on the occasion of the country’s Republic Day.

The High Commission of India in Dhaka celebrated the 73rd Republic Day of India today at the Chancery premises.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today extended “warmest wishes” to her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi and the people of India on the occasion of the country’s Republic Day and wrote, "We look forward to working with India in the next fifty years and beyond, towards realising the shared vision of building a peaceful and prosperous region."

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen today hoped that there will be no impact on Bangladeshis joining peacekeeping missions as the United Nations (UN) takes peacekeepers after much considerations.

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen today said the Bangabandhu Foundation is planning to hold events like seminars and workshops on the ideology and principles of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at 100 prominent universities across the world.

Awami League had appointed lobbyist to promote good governance and a positive image of Bangladesh, Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen said today.

Russia has congratulated Bangladesh on the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh-Russia diplomatic relations due tomorrow.

The government wants to expedite its efforts to brand Bangladesh across the world by highlighting the country’s areas of strength and make it a more attractive destination for trade and investment.