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Conflict between Pakistan, Afghanistan won’t serve anyone’s interest: Khalilur
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Dhaka condemns recent Israeli legislation on land purchase
27 February 2026, 19:55 PM
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Japan invites PM Tarique Rahman for official visit
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Hasan invites Spanish investment in SEZs, Hi-tech parks
Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud has invited Spanish investment in special economic zones (SEZs) and hi-tech parks in Bangladesh availing various fiscal and non-fiscal incentives for mutual benefit
17 May 2024, 17:37 PM
Confucius Institute to be set up at RU
Chinese International Education Foundation (CIEF) is going to set up a Confucius Institute at Rajshahi University within a year
17 May 2024, 13:14 PM
Australia PM congratulates Hasina on reelection
Congratulating Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on her reelection, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said he looks forward to working with PM Hasina to strengthen their bilateral relationship and together contribute to regional peace, prosperity and security
16 May 2024, 18:47 PM
Economic talks: Japanese team due in Dhaka next week
A trade negotiating team of Japan will visit Dhaka from May 19-23 for the first round of Bangladesh-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) negotiations
16 May 2024, 08:54 AM
‘Will rebuild trust, won’t look back’
In an apparent policy reset, Washington is seeking to rebuild the trust in its relations with Dhaka following tensions in the run-up to the January 7 national polls.
15 May 2024, 18:00 PM
UNFPA lauds Bangladesh’s success in reducing child, maternal mortality rates
Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Dr Natalia Kanem has appreciated Bangladesh's success in reducing child and maternal mortality rates and preventing child marriages
15 May 2024, 13:16 PM
US wants to rebuild trust with Bangladesh: Donald Lu
The US wants to rebuild trust with the people of Bangladesh, US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Donald Lu said today
15 May 2024, 11:02 AM
‘US for lifting Rab sanctions’
US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Donald Lu yesterday told the government they will support the withdrawal of sanctions against Rapid Action Battalion, Prime Minister’s Private Industry and Investment Adviser Salman F Rahman said.
14 May 2024, 19:46 PM
‘US for lifting Rab sanctions’
Dhaka’s priority will be trade and economy, while Washington’s will be security, especially advancing partnership under its Indo-Pacific Strategy, as US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Donald Lu holds meetings with the government high-ups today.
14 May 2024, 18:00 PM
Bangladeshi fuchka is the best: Donald Lu
The US Embassy in Dhaka has shared a brief video appreciating the taste of Bangladeshi fuchka
14 May 2024, 17:25 PM
Bangladesh urges Ireland to increase student admissions, IT professional recruitment
Bangladesh has urged Ireland to admit more its students in Irish universities and recruit meritorious IT professionals in the tech industry under the European Union (EU) talent partnerships
14 May 2024, 15:17 PM
Two-day ICPD30 Global Dialogue begins in Dhaka tomorrow
The governments of Bangladesh, Bulgaria and Japan, together with UNFPA, are set to host a two-day event titled, "ICPD30 Global Dialogue on Demographic Diversity and Sustainable Development", in Dhaka tomorrow morning
14 May 2024, 13:56 PM
Donald Lu due today
On the third leg of his visit to South Asia after India and Sri Lanka, US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu will be arriving in Dhaka for a two-day visit to strengthen bilateral cooperation and demonstrate US support for a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region.
13 May 2024, 18:00 PM
Lu’s visit to take forward bilateral relationship: Quader
US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu will come to Bangladesh in order to take forward the bilateral relationship between the two countries, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader said today
12 May 2024, 15:20 PM
Invest in Bangladesh, PM to Italian businesses
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today urged Italian businesses to invest in Bangladesh's special economic zones for the mutual benefit of the two countries
12 May 2024, 12:22 PM
‘We must address the rising wealth inequality’
The social and economic disparity continues to rise in the country and this has to be addressed before things get out of control, said noted economist Dr Hossain Zillur Rahman yesterday.
11 May 2024, 18:00 PM
Dhaka welcomes Biden’s nomination of next US envoy to Bangladesh
Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud has welcomed US President Joe Biden's nomination regarding the new US ambassador to Bangladesh
10 May 2024, 19:29 PM
David Meale to be next US envoy to Bangladesh
US President Joe Biden has nominated David Slayton Meale, currently the deputy chief of mission in Beijing, as the next US ambassador to Bangladesh, according to a statement released by the White House.
10 May 2024, 18:00 PM
US needs to work more to protect human rights
Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud yesterday said there is a necessity for all the countries to work together to improve human rights records, including the United States and European countries.
10 May 2024, 18:00 PM
Donald Lu to visit Dhaka on May 14-15
US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu began his travels to India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh yesterday to strengthen bilateral cooperation with each country and demonstrate US support for a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region.
10 May 2024, 18:00 PM