Kuwait wants to recruit more Bangladeshi doctors, nurses, engineers

Kuwait will recruit more workers, including skilled ones, from Bangladesh in its effort to boost ties with the South Asian country, the outgoing ambassador of the Gulf nation said today
3 September 2024, 13:41 PM

Bangladeshis can now travel to Pakistan without paying visa fee

Pakistan has announced a new visa policy allowing citizens from 126 countries, including Bangladesh, to travel to Pakistan without a visa fee, to enhance diplomatic and people-to-people ties
2 September 2024, 18:04 PM

Govt cancels Momen’s contract as foreign secy

The government has cancelled the contractual appointment of Masud Bin Momen as the foreign secretary.
2 September 2024, 18:00 PM

India reaffirms cooperation on flood forecasting

Indian envoy Pranay Verma assures on border security as he meets home affairs adviser
2 September 2024, 15:56 PM

UNHCR chief Filippo Grandi calls Prof Yunus

During the call, Grandi praised Professor Yunus, acknowledging that he has taken on "an incredible task" in leading the efforts to rebuild Bangladesh
2 September 2024, 13:48 PM

Dhaka may review MoUs signed with Delhi in June

Dhaka may review the memorandums of understanding (MoUs) signed with New Delhi during former prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s visit to India in June this year.
1 September 2024, 18:00 PM

Govt may review non-beneficial MoUs signed with India: foreign adviser

Bangladesh may review the MoUs signed with India so far if those are deemed not beneficial for the country, Foreign Affairs Adviser Touhid Hossain said today
1 September 2024, 13:09 PM

India returns 20,000 Bangladeshi passports

The Indian High Commission in Bangladesh has returned nearly 20,000 passports of Bangladeshi visa applicants due to protests and security concerns, according to reports from Indian media.
31 August 2024, 18:12 PM

Enforced Disappearance: Dhaka submits treaty to UN

Bangladesh has officially acceded to the International Convention for Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance.
31 August 2024, 18:00 PM

India will deal with govt of the day

Referring to the recent changes in Bangladesh, Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar yesterday said they would deal with the government of the day.
30 August 2024, 18:00 PM

Pakistan PM calls Yunus, seeks to deepen ties

Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif called Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus over the phone yesterday, congratulating him on his assumption of the leadership of the interim government of Bangladesh.
30 August 2024, 18:00 PM

India will deal with government of the day in Bangladesh: Jaishankar

India have to recognise there will be political changes and that it can be disruptive, external affairs minister says
30 August 2024, 09:16 AM

Russia to send 30,000 tonnes of fertiliser

Russia will supply 30,000 tonnes of potassium, which means a ship full of fertiliser to Bangladesh for free of cost
29 August 2024, 16:46 PM

Yunus seeks Switzerland’s help to bring back stolen money

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today sought Switzerland's cooperation to bring back money stolen from Bangladesh
29 August 2024, 13:44 PM

UAE president congratulates Yunus, discusses bilateral issues

President of United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan yesterday congratulated Chief Advisor Professor Muhammad Yunus on his assumption of the leadership of the Interim Government of Bangladesh
28 August 2024, 19:37 PM

Australia ready to help increase Bangladesh police’s capacity: envoy

Acting High Commissioner to the Australian Embassy Nardia Simpson today said they are ready to provide necessary training and support to increase the capacity of Bangladesh police as a part of its reform
28 August 2024, 17:00 PM

France offers support to Yunus, interim government

France is ready to support Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus and the interim government in their efforts to rebuild Bangladesh, French Ambassador to Bangladesh Marie Masdupuy said today
28 August 2024, 15:01 PM

Chief adviser seeks UNDP's support for reforms

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today sought the support of the United Nations Development Programme to carry out vital reforms in wide-ranging areas such as judiciary, police, election commission, tax administration and land registration
28 August 2024, 14:47 PM

Nationalisation of general Ansars difficult in current scenario

Home adviser tells Chargé d'affaires of US Embassy, says govt accepted their key demand
28 August 2024, 14:22 PM

Erdoğan congratulates Yunus, offers Turkish assistance for flood victims

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a phone call to Bangladesh Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today, congratulating him on his assumption as the head of the Interim Government
27 August 2024, 20:39 PM