Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh: ‘Play a stronger role for their repatriation’

Speakers at a discussion urged the international community to play a stronger role in assisting Bangladesh diplomatically to put pressure on Myanmar to take Rohingyas back.
15 August 2021, 18:00 PM

Foreign diplomats pay respect to Bangabandhu

Foreign missions in Dhaka have expressed their deep respect for Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on National Mourning Day.
15 August 2021, 11:01 AM

Inspired to protect the values Bangabandhu stood for: Indian envoy

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Vikram Kumar Doraiswami, has paid tribute to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, as Bangladesh observes National Mourning Day.
15 August 2021, 10:09 AM

‘Repatriation is our main agenda’

A parliamentary body yesterday strongly opposed the World Bank’s reform proposals, including the inclusion of Rohingya refugees in the host country.
12 August 2021, 18:00 PM

Canada will consider providing vaccines for Rohingyas, host communities

Canada has assured Bangladesh that it will consider the request to provide vaccines for Rohingya refugees and the host communities.
12 August 2021, 07:18 AM

Bangladesh needs to be cautious: experts

The civil war in Afghanistan, where the Taliban are capturing large territories, may destabilise the neighbouring South and Central Asian countries and inspire militants, said international relations analysts yesterday.
9 August 2021, 18:00 PM

2014 India-Bangladesh resolution ‘a model for peaceful maritime settlement’: Modi

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi showcased the 2014 resolution with Bangladesh as a model for peaceful maritime dispute settlement across the world.
9 August 2021, 16:04 PM

Having strong ties with ASEAN countries a foreign policy priority: Foreign Minister

Bangladesh is keen to intensify political, trade, economic and cultural ties with the ASEAN countries, said Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen today.
8 August 2021, 09:36 AM

Indian PM’s Gift: 30 ambulances reach Benapole

A total of 30 ambulances from India, gifted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, have arrived in Bangladesh yesterday.
7 August 2021, 18:00 PM

30 ambulances, gifted by Modi, reach Benapole

Thirty ambulances from India -- gifted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi -- reached Benapole land port this morning.
7 August 2021, 06:01 AM

Want to work closely with Bangladesh

Newly-elected Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi wants to work closely with Bangladesh for mutual benefits of the two countries.
6 August 2021, 18:00 PM

Newly-elected Iranian President wants to closely work with Bangladesh

Newly-elected Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi wants to closely work with Bangladesh for mutual benefit of the two countries.
6 August 2021, 10:31 AM

Delhi for quick implementation of agreement with Dhaka

India has called for quick implementation of the memorandum of understanding on cooperation in the field of disaster management resilience and mitigation.
5 August 2021, 18:00 PM

UK becomes Dialogue Partner to ASEAN

The UK has become a dialogue partner of ASEAN, which Britain says will lead to closer cooperation between the UK and the region on a range of issues such as trade, investment, climate change, environment, science and technology, and education.
5 August 2021, 11:40 AM

Indian foreign minister urges Bangladesh to implement MoU on disaster management

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has written to Bangladesh Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen to implement the recently concluded MoU in the field of disaster management, resilience, and mitigation on a priority basis.
5 August 2021, 07:13 AM

Momen for international cooperation to improve worldwide Covid situation

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen emphasized strong cooperation among the nations to improve the ongoing Covid-19 situation across the world, including in Bangladesh.
3 August 2021, 10:42 AM

Pakistan president sends mangoes to Bangladesh president, PM

Pakistan President Dr Arif Alvi sent a gift of fresh Pakistani mangoes to Bangladesh President Md Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and other dignitaries.
2 August 2021, 18:24 PM

Govt appoints Sadia Faizunnesa as envoy to Brazil

The government has decided to appoint Sadia Faizunnesa, currently serving as the consul general of Bangladesh in New York, as the country’s next ambassador to the Federative Republic of Brazil.
2 August 2021, 13:36 PM

Only solution is repatriation, not integration: Momen on Rohingya crisis

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen today reiterated the government’s position against any long-term programme by the World Bank for the integration of Rohingya refugees into Bangladesh.
2 August 2021, 11:13 AM

Ambassador Muhith takes over as Chairman of APG in Vienna

Bangladesh Ambassador to Austria Muhammad Abdul Muhith has taken over the Group of Asia-Pacific States (APG) chairmanship in Vienna on July 29, 2021.
1 August 2021, 10:32 AM