Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister A Beris Ekinci arrives in Dhaka today for a two-day visit as the two countries aim to deepen cooperation in the areas of trade, defence and political relations.

Thanks the US for announcing $60 million in aid for Rohingyas

Chinese President Xi Jinping has said that China attaches great importance to its relationship with Bangladesh and is committed to advancing their traditional friendship, deepening mutually beneficial cooperation, and promoting shared development.

India yesterday termed as “false and baseless” the claim by Bangladesh’s Home Adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury about the involvement of forces from across the border in the recent violence in Khagrachhari.

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed full support and solidarity with Bangladesh’s ongoing democratic transition and reform initiatives.

Inquires about Khaleda’s health, wishes quick recovery

30 leading Bangladeshi startup founders and ecosystem leaders join Startup Connect in Dhaka

Yunus calls for climate-resilient housing in disaster-prone regions

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus called on the international community to support the country’s upcoming general elections scheduled for February next year.

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has urged the international community to adopt and enforce strong global regulations to prevent the plunder of resources from developing countries and to ensure their return when stolen.

Spokesperson says India wants regional connectivity under its ambit

“And that creates a lot of tension between India and Bangladesh. Also, lots of fake news is coming from the other side. This is a very bad thing,” Yunus said at an event on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.

Both discuss election, migration, and Rohingya crisis

Earlier in the day, Yunus held a meeting with President of Finland Alexander Stubb on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York

Invites US president to visit Bangladesh

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus yesterday urged the World Trade Organization (WTO) to provide full support to ensure a smooth transition for Bangladesh as it prepares to graduate from Least Developed Country (LDC) status.

Cuts to UN aid and shrinking official development assistance risk deepening Bangladesh’s vulnerabilities in facing climate shocks and managing the responsibility of hosting 1.3 million Rohingyas, said Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus.

He was accompanied by Energy Adviser Fouzul Kabir Khan, Foreign Adviser Touhid Hossain, and Law Adviser Asif Nazrul

Discusses election and economic environment

Five political leaders accompanying him