Focus on good governance, respect human rights, Denmark tells interim govt

Denmark today said it wants the interim government to focus on good governance, respect human rights and democracy, and conduct impartial investigations into the many tragic deaths during the recent protests
14 August 2024, 10:21 AM

India interested in working with Bangladesh interim govt: Pranay Verma

Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma today said India is interested to work with the interim government led by Prof Muhammad Yunus
14 August 2024, 07:59 AM

UN urges interim govt to be inclusive

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government to continue to make every effort to be inclusive.
13 August 2024, 18:00 PM

Consular services at US embassy closed

The US Embassy in Dhaka said it is currently closed to routine consular services until further notice
13 August 2024, 15:28 PM

Interim govt to protect fundamental rights, freedom

The interim government is committed to promoting and protecting the fundamental rights and freedoms, said Foreign Affairs Adviser Touhid Hossain.
12 August 2024, 18:00 PM

Change of guard in Bangladesh not a cause for worry for India

Says Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, fears Pakistan and China may 'fish in troubled waters'
12 August 2024, 13:49 PM

Interim govt seeks int'l community's support for democratic reforms

The interim government today sought the support and cooperation of the international community in its efforts to implement essential policy and institutional reforms for a democratic and prosperous future for the country
12 August 2024, 12:39 PM

Int’l community ready to work with new govt

The international community has expressed its readiness to work with the interim government and its chief Prof Muhammad Yunus who took oath on Thursday, three days after the fall of the Awami League government following an upsurge.
9 August 2024, 18:00 PM

We want to keep balanced relations with big countries: foreign adviser

Newly formed interim government's Foreign Affairs adviser Md Touhid Hossain has laid emphasis on maintaining a balance with the big powers in terms of relations as the interim government begins its journey
9 August 2024, 13:02 PM

Interim govt to play vital role in peace, stability

Washington thinks the interim government headed by Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus will play a vital role in establishing long-term peace and political stability in Bangladesh, said Matthew Miller, the US State Department spokesman.
8 August 2024, 18:00 PM

Modi offers best wishes to Yunus

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has offered best wishes to Bangladesh’s newly sworn-in interim government chief Prof Muhammad Yunus.
8 August 2024, 18:00 PM

China wants stability in Bangladesh

China has issued a statement on the ongoing situation in Bangladesh after the ouster of Sheikh Hasina
7 August 2024, 20:12 PM

Mood in Bangladesh is ‘one of hope’

UN Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh Gwyn Lewis has described the national sentiment as “one of hope” despite recent chaos and violence following the fall of Sheikh Hasina.
7 August 2024, 18:00 PM

Indian visa centres closed

Indian Visa Application Centers in Bangladesh will remain closed till further notice. The next application date will be informed through SMS and people are asked to pick up their passports the next working day, said a press release.
7 August 2024, 18:00 PM

Indian visa centres closed until further notice

All Indian Visa Application Centers (IVAC) in Bangladesh will remain closed till further notice due to "unstable situation"
7 August 2024, 17:55 PM

‘Will remain worried till law and order restored’

India has said it remains deeply concerned until law and order is visibly restored in Bangladesh following the resignation and fleeing of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina.
6 August 2024, 18:00 PM

UN, US, Canada, EU want democratic transition of power

The UN, US, Canada and the EU have called for democratic transition of power and immediate actions to restore law and order in Bangladesh.
6 August 2024, 18:00 PM

UN, EU, US call for restraint

The United States has commended Bangladesh Army for its restraint yesterday and urged that formation of an interim government be democratic after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country.
5 August 2024, 18:00 PM

Abuses in Bangladesh: See that govt officials complicit in those punished

Twenty-two US congressmen have urged the State Department to take actions to hold complicit Bangladesh government officials accountable for the abuses against the people.
3 August 2024, 18:00 PM

Deaths in violence: UN ready to assist investigation

The UN is ready to assist Bangladesh government in the investigation into the killings in Bangladesh centering the students’ protest
1 August 2024, 19:04 PM