Timor-Leste president urges political leaders in Bangladesh to work for peace

He delivered a public lecture on the "Challenges of Peace in the Contemporary World" organised by Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS) today
17 December 2024, 16:52 PM

Foreign adviser for collaboration among Asian nations for regional stability

He was addressing the 7th Ministerial Council Meeting of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) held today in Baku, Azerbaijan virtually
17 December 2024, 14:18 PM

Polish bridge lit up in red, green commemorating Bangladesh Victory Day

Poland’s Śląsko-Dąbrowski Bridge has been lit up in red and green on the Victory Day of Bangladesh on December 16
17 December 2024, 13:32 PM

NASA chief inspires Bangladeshi students to explore careers in space science

NASA’s Chief Astronaut Joseph M Acaba has inspired Bangladeshi students to pursue careers in space science, robotics, technology, research, and education during his historic visit to Bangladesh this week
17 December 2024, 12:17 PM

Yunus to attend 11th D-8 Summit in Cairo

The chief adviser is scheduled to leave Dhaka for Cairo, Egypt early Wednesday (December 18), his Deputy Press Secretary Apurba Jahangir told UNB without elaborating further
16 December 2024, 18:48 PM

Teams from Bangladesh, India pay reciprocal visits on Victory Day

A team of eight freedom fighters and two serving officers of the Bangladesh Armed Forces left for Kolkata today to take part in the Vijay Diwas (Victory Day) celebrations tomorrow on the 53rd anniversary of the Liberation War, the Indian High Commission in Bangladesh said
15 December 2024, 13:13 PM

Bangladesh urges restraint, dialogue amid transition in Syria

The government is closely monitoring recent developments in Syria, which has seen a significant shift following the removal of Bashar Al Assad's regime by rebel forces
15 December 2024, 12:53 PM

Want relations with India based on mutual interests, respect: Adviser Touhid

Touhid Hossain said the interim government's objective is ultimately to transfer power through a fair and credible election
14 December 2024, 15:22 PM

Misri’s visit to help advance Dhaka-Delhi relationships

India yesterday said Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s recent visit to Dhaka would help sustain and advance ties between the two countries.
13 December 2024, 18:00 PM

US following situation in Bangladesh

US President Joe Biden is closely monitoring the situation in Bangladesh and the US expects the interim government to ensure protection of religious and ethnic minorities, the White House said on Thursday.
13 December 2024, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh's treatment of minorities, a source of concern for India

Says Foreign minister S Jaishankar in parliament
13 December 2024, 12:21 PM

Bangladesh closely monitoring Myanmar situation: foreign secretary

Bangladesh is keeping a close watch on the volatile situation in Myanmar, Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin said today
12 December 2024, 18:28 PM

India does not endorse Hasina’s criticism of the interim govt

Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said India does not endorse ousted Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s criticism of the interim government, and it remains a pinprick in India-Bangladesh relations, The Hindu reported quoting sources.
12 December 2024, 18:00 PM

Timor-Leste president set for first-ever state visit to Bangladesh Saturday

Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta will arrive in Bangladesh on Saturday for the first-ever state visit, marking a "historic milestone" in the bilateral relations between the two nations."
12 December 2024, 15:03 PM

Indian foreign secy briefs MPs on Bangladesh tour

Says Bangladesh promised action against the perpetrators of violence against minorities
11 December 2024, 14:29 PM

US urges Bangladesh, India to resolve differences peacefully

"We want to see all parties resolve their disagreements peacefully," State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said
11 December 2024, 05:45 AM

Indian foreign secy’s visit: Good start for mending ties

Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s visit to Dhaka and his meetings with top officials have created a new scope to rebuild the two countries’ relations, which have seen strains since the political changeover on August 5, foreign policy analysts said.
10 December 2024, 20:08 PM

Bangladesh-German Climate and Development Partnership launched

In a historic step toward a more sustainable future, Bangladesh and Germany have officially launched the Bangladesh-German Climate and Development Partnership (CDP)
10 December 2024, 20:00 PM

Bangladesh elected VP of UN Human Rights Council

Bangladesh has been elected unanimously to serve as a vice president of the UN Human Rights Council responsible for promoting and protecting all human rights around the globe
9 December 2024, 21:41 PM

Envoys of EU countries reiterate support for interim govt

Ambassadors and diplomats of European Union countries yesterday renewed their support for Bangladesh's interim government in its democratic transition and efforts for carrying out vital reforms
9 December 2024, 21:01 PM