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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Bangladesh summons Indian envoy, raises objection to violence targeting missions
Urges the neighbouring country to ensure diplomats’ safety
23 December 2025, 05:34 AM
Bangladesh missions halt services in Delhi, Agartala
Bangladesh missions in New Delhi and Agartala have suspended all consular and visa services amid security concerns.
22 December 2025, 18:00 PM
India-Bangladesh relations moving towards crisis
India-Bangladesh ties, which came under strain following August 5 political changeover, have deteriorated further
21 December 2025, 18:00 PM
‘Terrible moment for Bangladesh’s democracy’
The attacks on The Daily Star and Prothom Alo were a “terrible moment” for Bangladesh’s democracy, said Michael Miller, the EU ambassador to Bangladesh.
21 December 2025, 18:00 PM
‘Why were protesters allowed into secured diplomatic zone?’
Foreign adviser rejects Indian press note about event in front of the Bangladesh mission in New Delhi
21 December 2025, 14:12 PM
UN, int’l rights groups condemn attack on media
The United Nations, diplomatic missions and international rights organisations have condemned the attacks on The Daily Star and Prothom Alo and the violence that erupted following the death of Inqilab Moncho spokesperson Sharif Osman Bin Hadi on Thursday.
19 December 2025, 18:00 PM
UN Rights Chief Türk urges calm and restraint amid protests over Hadi’s death
Asks authorities to investigate into the killing
19 December 2025, 15:14 PM
Brent Christensen confirmed as next US ambassador to Bangladesh
New envoy likely to arrive in Dhaka early next year, says a US embassy official
19 December 2025, 14:25 PM
Govt assures embassy security ahead of polls
The foreign ministry has assured full security for embassies and missions in Dhaka and briefed diplomats on overall security arrangements ahead of the national election scheduled for February 12 next year.
18 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Time to empower media to counter misinformation
Journalists need to feel secure from harassment and confident that arrests are subject to due process and judicial oversight, said Michael Miller, the EU ambassador to Bangladesh.
18 December 2025, 18:00 PM
India advising on our polls ‘unacceptable’
India advising Bangladesh on the upcoming election after being “silent during the farcical polls” in the past 15 years is “utterly unacceptable”, Foreign Adviser Touhid Hossain said yesterday.
17 December 2025, 18:09 PM
Modi skips Bangladesh in Victory Day message, Jaishankar extends greetings
Contrasting messages from New Delhi emerge amid strained India-Bangladesh relations
16 December 2025, 12:01 PM
‘Anti-Bangladesh activities from India must stop’
The foreign ministry yesterday summoned Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma to convey Bangladesh’s strong concerns over India allowing deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina to continue making “incendiary” statements while on Indian soil.
14 December 2025, 18:11 PM
It’s a path towards truth, accountability
The scientific exhumation and forensic analysis of 114 unidentified bodies of people killed during the July uprising marks a key step in helping families of the missing access truth, justice, and accountability, a UN expert said yesterday.
12 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Kalpona Akter, Rani Yan Yan honoured with Canada’s Human Rights Defenders Award
Award presented at High Commissioner’s residence in Dhaka with diplomats, UN and civil society in attendance
10 December 2025, 19:15 PM
Sheikh Hasina’s Extradition: Nothing to do if India does not agree
Bangladesh can do nothing if India does not extradite the deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina, except for continuing the efforts to persuade India, Foreign Adviser Touhid Hossain said yesterday.
10 December 2025, 18:17 PM
Funding decline an opportunity to prioritise domestic resource mobilisation: speakers
Experts call for locally driven health solutions as donor funding falls ahead of LDC graduation
10 December 2025, 16:52 PM
Sumaiya Islam wins 2025 Franco‑German Human Rights Award
Ambassadors of France and Germany present the award at a ceremony in Dhaka on International Human Rights Day
10 December 2025, 15:54 PM
BAF to get Eurofighter Typhoon jets
The Bangladesh Air Force yesterday signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Italian aerospace company Leonardo S.p.A for the acquisition of Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft.
9 December 2025, 22:50 PM
Tangail Saree wins UNESCO heritage status
The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has recognised Bangladesh’s Tangail Saree weaving industry as an intangible cultural heritage.
9 December 2025, 18:37 PM