'Our task is to tell the truth in transparent, compelling way'

Says CA’s press secretary on Trump’s comment on Bangladesh
1 November 2024, 18:56 PM

Dhaka committed to labour reforms

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday said Bangladesh is committed to carrying out “sweeping labour reforms”, a key prerequisite of the US government for investment, trade facilities, and development funding.
31 October 2024, 18:00 PM

Trump slams ‘attacks on minorities’ in Bangladesh

Former president Donald Trump took to X yesterday to wish the Hindus a happy Diwali during which he condemned “violence against minorities in Bangladesh”.
31 October 2024, 18:00 PM

BIMSTEC should focus more on youth, climate issues: chief adviser

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus today said the BIMSTEC should focus more on youth, environment, and climate crisis issues
28 October 2024, 14:32 PM

Volker Turk arrives tomorrow to discuss rights situation with govt

UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk is set to arrive in Dhaka tomorrow to discuss the updates on Bangladesh’s human rights situation in the aftermath of the political changeover
28 October 2024, 14:03 PM

Keen to recruit more workers from Bangladesh: Saudi envoy

Saudi Ambassador to Bangladesh Essa Youssef Essa Al Duhailan on Sunday expressed eagerness to recruit more workers, especially skilled and trained workforce, to support its ambitious initiatives like "Green Saudi Initiative" and mega projects under the Kingdom Vision 2030
27 October 2024, 18:59 PM

Govt’s key focus is to attract foreign investors for job creation: Nahid

Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Adviser Md Nahid Islam today said the interim government is trying to create a suitable environment to attract foreign companies to invest in Bangladesh with the aim of generating more job opportunities..Nahid, also the adviser to the in
27 October 2024, 14:38 PM

Thailand to introduce e-visa for Bangladeshis early next year

The government of Thailand has decided to introduce e-visa facilities for Bangladesh passport holders traveling to Thailand
26 October 2024, 19:42 PM

EU stresses polls after reforms

Acknowledging the broader support and popularity of the interim government, European Union Ambassador to Bangladesh Michael Miller has said there has to be democratic elections at the end of the process, leading to a new parliament and a government with people’s mandate staying mindful of the “rule of law and respect” for fundamental rights.
26 October 2024, 18:34 PM

Moscow to back Dhaka’s enhanced role in BRICS

Deputy Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation Sergey A Ryabkov has pledged to advance the “matured” relations with Bangladesh to a new height.
25 October 2024, 18:29 PM

Visa facilitation, defence ties stressed in army chief's meetings with Canadian side

Bangladesh and Canada have discussed ways to explore new horizons for enhancing the bilateral relationship in multifarious aspects
24 October 2024, 18:36 PM

No issues in Bangladesh should bar any country from restricting visas: Rizwana

Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan today said there is no situation prevailing in Bangladesh that would lead to the restriction of visas for Bangladeshis by any country, stressing that no other country has taken such restrictive measures.."I don't think there is any situation in Bangl
24 October 2024, 16:11 PM

Delhi seeks stable ties with Dhaka

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma has said his country will continue to seek a “stable, positive and constructive” relationship with Bangladesh.
23 October 2024, 22:27 PM

EU to back ongoing reforms of interim govt: Rizwana

Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan today said the European Union (EU) will back the ongoing reforms undertaken by the interim government
23 October 2024, 11:43 AM

Outgoing Dutch envoy calls on Yunus

Outgoing Dutch Ambassador in Dhaka Irma van Dueren paid a courtesy call on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna yesterday afternoon
21 October 2024, 19:56 PM

Govt cancels contractual appointments of 3 envoys

The government today cancelled the contractual appointments of three ambassadors for the remaining period of their contracts
21 October 2024, 17:22 PM

No Indian tourist visa ‘anytime soon’

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma yesterday once again cleared his country’s position not to resume tourist visas for Bangladeshis anytime soon.
20 October 2024, 21:49 PM

Dhaka, Delhi discuss ways to take ties forward

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma yesterday met Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin and discussed how the two countries can take forward the relations in the coming days on all fronts.
20 October 2024, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh, India discuss ways to take forward ties

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma today met Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin and discussed how the two countries can take forward the relations in the coming days on all fronts
20 October 2024, 12:17 PM

US says no excuse for violence in Bangladesh

The US has said there is no excuse for violence in Bangladesh, and anyone responsible for violence should be held accountable.
17 October 2024, 20:51 PM