Thailand celebrates its National Day on December 5, to mark the birth anniversary of King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great.

It was an afternoon in February 1972, only two months after the birth of Bangladesh through a nine-month war against Pakistan.

Indian Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla is likely to arrive in Dhaka on December 7 on a two-day visit.

Japan will continue to work for creating conducive environment in Myanmar's Rakhine state for voluntary and dignified return of the Rohingyas now in Bangladesh, said the newly-appointed Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi.

The Spanish government has expressed interest in investing in Bangladesh Railway. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has also been proposed by the country's Minister of Transport, Mobility, and Urban Agenda.

Mutual respect, trust and equality should be the pillars of bilateral relationship between Bangladesh and India, foreign policy analysts and academics said at a discussion yesterday. 

The Government of the Republic of Korea has provided eight units of ambulances and 100 units of oxygen generators to the Government of Bangladesh to support efforts for overcoming the coronavirus pandemic and enhancing the local health sector’s capability.

Stressing the need for enhancing connectivity between Bangladesh and India to boost bilateral trade and commerce, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the rail communication on Akhaura-Agartala route should be reopened.

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen told the foreign diplomats stationed in Dhaka yesterday that the government is committed to free, fair and transparent elections in the country.

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen today said the government did not interfere or intervene in any of the elections.

The Argentinian judiciary has taken a historic decision of opening a court case against the Myanmar military, including army general Min Aung Hlaing, over genocide against the Rohingya.

Bangladesh and Maldives today held their first-ever bilateral consultations reaffirming their commitment to work together in regional and multilateral fora, especially on issues of climate change and regional security.

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen today said the US has possibly invited “weak democracies” to its Democracy Summit in its first phase, which is why it did not invite Bangladesh.

Bangladesh has not been invited to US President Joe Biden’s Summit for Democracy when its South Asian neighbours India, Pakistan and Nepal have made it to the list.

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has adopted a historic resolution on Bangladesh’s graduation from the LDC category.

Turkey has no political conditions attached with its defence equipment sales to Bangladesh or other countries, said Turkish Ambassador Mustafa Osman Turan today, noting a long-term defence partnership with Bangladesh.

Defence Dialogue between Bangladesh and UK will be held soon, said Bangladesh High Commissioner to the UK, Saida Muna Tasneem, on Tuesday.

Bangladesh has been excluded from US President Joe Biden’s Summit for Democracy, even though Pakistan made it to the list of invitees.

Maldivian Vice President Faisal Naseem has shown keen interest to recruit specialised professionals and doctors from Bangladesh, seeking to establish direct shipping line between Chattogram and Malé, to enhance bilateral trade.

The cooperation between the Armed Forces of Bangladesh and India is deepening, said Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh yesterday.