Indian Ocean: Bangladesh to become full member of security group

Bangladesh will become a full member of the Colombo Security Conclave, a regional security group in the Indian Ocean.
10 May 2024, 18:00 PM

Colombo Security Conclave: Bangladesh to become full member, says foreign secy

Bangladesh will become a full member of the Colombo Security Conclave, a regional security grouping in the Indian Ocean that is at the heart of an evolving multipolar world, with extra-regional powers competing to make inroads in the region
10 May 2024, 17:51 PM

Donald Lu to visit Bangladesh on May 14-15: state dept

US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu began his travel to India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh today to strengthen bilateral cooperation with each country and demonstrate US support for a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region
10 May 2024, 16:49 PM

'Collaboration key to tackling migration challenges’

IOM chief says after concluding 4-day visit to Bangladesh
10 May 2024, 13:31 PM

Biden nominates David Meale as next US ambassador to Bangladesh

Until the nomination gets the nod from the Senate, Peter Haas will remain the US ambassador to Bangladesh
10 May 2024, 04:32 AM

India willing to finance Teesta project here

India has expressed interest in financing Bangladesh’s Teesta project, Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud said after a meeting with Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra yesterday.
9 May 2024, 18:00 PM

India interested to finance Bangladesh's Teesta project: Hasan Mahmud

India has expressed interest to finance Bangladesh's Teesta project, Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud said today
9 May 2024, 08:39 AM

Bangladesh seeks preferential trade benefits to British market until 2032

Bangladesh has sought preferential and duty-free quota-free market access for Bangladeshi exportable, including apparel, into the British market until 2032 to support sustainable transition
8 May 2024, 18:55 PM

Surprised to see how protesters in US being brutally suppressed: foreign minister

Referring to brutality on the pro-Palestinian protesters on the US campuses, Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud yesterday said he is willing to know the reaction to the brutality from those who issued statements when Hero Alam was punched in Bangladesh
8 May 2024, 18:41 PM

Foreign secy of India arrives in Dhaka

Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra arrived in Dhaka yesterday evening on a two-day official visit to "finalise the schedule of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's upcoming India visit".
8 May 2024, 18:00 PM

Rohingya issue to be in focus during Lu's visit: foreign minister

Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud today said US Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu's upcoming visit will have a focus on the Rohingya issue
8 May 2024, 09:40 AM

Indian foreign secy likely to fly in today or tomorrow

Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra is likely to come to Dhaka today or tomorrow to explore the possibilities of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina visiting India in June or July.
7 May 2024, 18:00 PM

Donald Lu likely to visit Dhaka this month

US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu is likely to visit Dhaka in the middle of this month to advance the US-Bangladesh relationship and set its future framework.
7 May 2024, 18:00 PM

Hasan shares 5 major takeaways from IOM report from Bangladesh perspective

Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud today said Bangladesh will not only continue to act upon the pledges it has made for its domestic context but would also take up emerging issues and challenges pertaining to migration and development for informed deliberations at the international level
7 May 2024, 16:25 PM

UK to provide technical assistance to Bangladesh

The UK will provide technical assistance to Bangladesh to strengthen trade policy capability and implement reforms that will help the country tackle economic challenges and graduate successfully from LDC status by 2026
7 May 2024, 15:54 PM

Turkey navy warship arrives in Ctg port on goodwill visit

A warship of the Turkey Navy, TCG KINALIADA, arrived at Chattogram port today on a three-day goodwill visit..The ship was welcomed by Commander Chattogram Naval Region Chief Staff Officer Captain Mohammad Shafiul Azam at a port jetty, said an ISPR press release
7 May 2024, 15:10 PM

Indian foreign secretary arrives in Dhaka on Wednesday

Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra is scheduled to arrive in Dhaka on Wednesday evening on a two-day official visit to discuss issues relating to finalise the schedule of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's upcoming India visit
5 May 2024, 16:42 PM

Bangladesh, Egypt for strengthening bilateral ties

Bangladesh and Egypt have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation by organising regular foreign office consultations.
4 May 2024, 19:14 PM

Bangladesh, Gambia for speedy resolution of Myanmar case at ICJ

Bangladesh and the Gambia yesterday expressed hope to witness a speedy resolution of the case filed against Myanmar on the charge of Rohingya genocide with the International Court of Justice (ICJ)
3 May 2024, 19:53 PM

Finance minister shares Bangladesh’s vision for clean, green energy transition

Finance Minister AH Mahmood Ali yesterday said building greater trust and confidence among countries could be key to leveraging enormous opportunities for cross border energy trade and attracting international finance in energy transition projects in South Asia
3 May 2024, 19:32 PM